ESL Instructor; Standing Position

Position: ESL Instructor (Standing Position)

POSITION LOCATION

On campus position located in Fort Morgan, CO.

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS

ESL Instructor Beginning Level or ESL Instructor Intermediate Level. Part-time hourly instructor (28 hrs/week maximum).

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB

This position is responsible for instruction of ESL students at the Beginning or Intermediate Levels. The instructor will coordinate with the Student Retention & Basic Skills Specialist to ensure student needs are met through record‑keeping of all facets of student performance including test results, subject gains, and attendance. Responsibilities include lesson planning, record‑keeping, answering student questions via email and phone, grading and providing constructive feedback on assignments, composing course outlines/syllabi, and collaborating with the Specialist to connect students to opportunities they are interested in while in the program.

Teaching will primarily occur in mornings/afternoons but may include evenings and weekends as needed. Instructional delivery modalities (synchronous, hybrid, remote) will be employed via Zoom and other platforms. The instructor shall promote inclusion and express the college’s commitment to its guiding principles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in adult education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of of experience teaching English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Strong technological skills and experience using the MS Office suite, Zoom, and Learning Management Systems.
• Strong ability to communicate and interact 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 in Spanish or Somali.
• Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABEA) from the Colorado Department of Education or willingness to obtain it within three years of hire.
• Extensive experience teaching in various modalities (in‑person, hybrid, & remote) to diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

ANTICIPATED START DATE

January 2023

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$31.06 – $33.76 per hour, based on education, skills and experience. Not eligible for a benefits package; employees designated at .75 FTE or greater are eligible for the Colorado Community College System benefit package. Sick leave shall be accrued and granted in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. No relocation assistance is provided.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All applications will be reviewed in the order they are received on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application packet early for full consideration.

Complete application packets include:

• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications.
• Complete and current resume.
• MCC Employment Application.
• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process).
• Names and contact information of three recent job‑related references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.

ABOUT MORGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCC)

MCC is one of 13 colleges within the Colorado Community College System, located on I‑76, 80 mi northeast of Denver. MCC offers lower‑division transferable courses and occupational education culminating in certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional and non‑traditional delivery methods.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

MCC utilizes four guiding principles: integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and collaboration. These principles guide internal and external work and are a daily part of MCC’s operations.

OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY

MCC serves a diverse community and is committed to improving respect for and…