Associate Faculty - GED​/HS+ BEdA Programs

Associate Faculty Positions In GED/HS+ Programs

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for Associate Faculty positions in GED/HS+ Programs. This position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in GED/HS+ Programs. This position will teach English as a Second Language (ESL) or reading, math, writing skills, and other high school credits required for graduation to adults who have minimal basic skills or do not have a high school diploma.

Students may work toward learning English, a GED, or if 18 years or older, a high school diploma (HS+). This position reports to the Director of BEdA and works closely with other faculty and staff. To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive.

Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission:

• Serve as a Bridge
• Stand as a Leader
• Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles:

• Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
• Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
• Embrace our Workplace Norms
• Innovate Proactively
• Model Integrity
• Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Compensation:
Associate Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is based on $987.71/lecture credit. We are seeking day faculty in Science and Math, as well as evening faculty across all subject areas.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Provide instruction in ESL, GED, and/or High School+ courses in alignment with Big Bend Community College (BBCC) and Washington State standards.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and deliver engaging instruction for adult learners.
• Meet with students each quarter to create individualized goal plans and provide ongoing support and follow-up to track progress.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records; submit attendance weekly and complete a signed, comprehensive attendance report at the end of each quarter.
• Administer required pre- and post-assessments using CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) for students enrolled in ABE/GED courses.
• Evaluate student performance and prepare documentation to support accreditation and program reporting for submission to the BEdA Director.
• Participate in all required trainings, professional development activities, and institutional meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education, English, TESOL, Adult Education, or a related field
• At least one (1) year of teaching experience, preferably with adult learners (ABE, ESL, GED, or HS+ programs)
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and/or English language acquisition principles
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
• Experience assessing student progress, including familiarity with standardized assessments (e.g., CASAS or similar tools)
• Ability to maintain accurate records (attendance, student progress, reporting) and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Basic proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems (LMS)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Adult Education, TESOL, Education, or a related field
• Relevant teaching certification (e.g., ESL/TESOL endorsement, Washington State Adult Education certification)
• Experience teaching in ESL, GED, ABE, or High School+ programs at a community or technical college
• Experience administering CASAS assessments and familiarity with state/federal reporting requirements
• Subject matter expertise in GED/HS+ content areas (math, science, language arts, or social studies)
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities
• Experience developing…