Ged Instructor; Part-Time - Spanish

Ged Instructor (Part-Time) - Spanish

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Family Literacy Program

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool forpart time temporary hourly employees. Screening of applicants willtake place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time positions varies from semester to semester,depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selectedto teach.

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit thetraditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues toserve over 16,000 of Colorado's extraordinary and diverse students,providing them with the foundation on which to build their uniqueaspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a modeluniversity for today's college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and theonly Seal of Excelencia certifiedinstitution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverseundergraduate student population in the state, as well as the mostfirst-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that leadto undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and lifesuccess.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values:
Community, Access,Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create asupportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers toeducation, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-classscholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, andstaff.

Position Summary

The Family Literacy Program (FLP) at Metropolitan State Universityof Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time hourlyinstructor teaching positions. The FLP's part-time bilingual(Spanish/English) lead instructors teach adults seeking a High School Equivalency diploma. These positions are semester-based,teach up to 19 hours per week, and include classroom instruction and planning time.

For more information about the Family Literacy Program in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction, including one-on-one tutoring, in math/science or language arts/social studies to adultsusing approved High School Equivalency curriculum, student-centeredteaching methods and materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of content
• Foster encouraging and supportive learning environment for students by responding to instructional needs and by integratingpathways to career and higher education into instructional delivery and providing weekly feedback to students
• Collaborate with lead teaching staff regarding curriculum,materials, testing and evaluation and assist with lesson planning and class preparation
• Create individualized educational plans with each student basedon learning needs and identified student goals
• Fulfill all testing, record keeping, and reportingresponsibilities
• Use industry standard software to track student progress,analyze student performance data, and adapt instructionaccordingly
• Participate in and contribute to staff professional development and training
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience teaching adults in Spanish and knowledge of High School Equivalency/GED exams; including preparatory digital learning management platforms and corresponding assessmenttools
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, or advanced digital skills to quickly learn new learning management systems
• Broad knowledge and skill with instructional techniques and strategies to think critically and proactively adapt instruction tomeet student needs and challenges
• B.A. in…