ESL Instructor - Remote | WFH

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated ESL Instructor to join our team, specializing in teaching Beginning or Intermediate Level ESL students. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Student Retention & Basic Skills Specialist to ensure comprehensive student support through meticulous record-keeping of academic progress, including test results, subject gains, and attendance. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing engaging lesson plans tailored to meet student needs.

Maintaining accurate records of student performance and progress.

Responding to student inquiries via email and phone promptly.

Providing constructive feedback and grading assignments.

Creating course outlines and syllabi.

Collaborating consistently with the Student Retention & Basic Skills Specialist to align student goals with program opportunities.

As part of our commitment to flexibility and student success, this position offers teaching schedules primarily in the mornings and afternoons, with potential assignments in evenings and weekends based on student and community needs. Instructional delivery will utilize various modalities, including synchronous, hybrid, and remote methods via Zoom and other platforms.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in adult education or a related field from an accredited institution.

Minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching English Language Learners (ELLs).

Proficiency in MS Office suite, Zoom, and Learning Management Systems.

Strong communication skills with culturally diverse and at-risk populations.

Willingness to cross-train for other teacher positions in the GED/ESL program.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher degree in ESL/TESOL, adult education, or related field.

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Somali.

Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABEA) from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) or willingness to obtain it within three (3) years of hire.

Extensive experience in various instructional modalities to diverse student populations.

Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Anticipated Start Date: January 2023

Salary And Benefits

Compensation: $31.06 - $33.76 per hour, based on education, skills, and experience. This position is not eligible for a benefits package.

Sick leave accrual per the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. No relocation assistance provided.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a complete application packet including a cover letter addressing the position description and required qualifications, a current resume, Employment Application, academic transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process), and contact information for three job-related references.

Selection Procedure

Candidates will be evaluated based on qualifications related to the position's duties and responsibilities. Finalists will be invited for interviews at their own expense.

Guiding Principles

We uphold integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and collaboration in all aspects of its operations.

Our Diverse Community

We serve one of Colorado's most diverse communities, promoting educational opportunities for all.

Background Check

Finalists must pass a pre-employment background check.

Drug-Free Workplace

Employees must adhere to Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Immigration Reform And Control Act Of 1986

Applicants must provide proof of identity and work authorization.

Direct Deposit

All new hires are enrolled in the Direct Deposit Payroll Program.

Affirmative Action

We encourage applications from qualified protected class individuals.

Equal Opportunity

We do not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Crime Statistics / Clery Act

We publishe its Annual Campus Security Report on its website.

Employment Type: Part-Time