Contextualized ESOL Career Skills Instructor(s) (Part-Time) - Mass : Job Details

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: About Northern Essex Community College: THE COLLEGE: NECC serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake, and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast. The college has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps. We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England. We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.Job Description: POSITION: Part-Time Contextualized ESOL Career Skills Instructor(s): Non-Credit Instructor; Center Adult Education; English Language Success Program; in-person and/or online SUMMARY: Northern Essex Community College's Center for Adult Education is seeking part-time instructors to teach Contextualized ESOL Career Skills courses, including but not limited to; Contextualized ESOL Technology courses, Contextualized ESOL Management/Leadership courses, Contextualized ESOL Entrepreneurship/ Small Business courses, Contextualized ESOL Medical Career courses and others. The Instructor will facilitate a contextualized, competency-based approach to teaching and encourage students to be active participants in their own learning. English language learners with high-intermediate to advanced levels of English language proficiency will receive supportive ESOL services while enrolled in their career skills course. ESOL instruction and activities will closely follow the career and vocational curriculum to bolster the skills learned in the class. Non-Credit Instructors are hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities at our Haverhill and/or Lawrence campuses or at a workplace location in these or surrounding communities. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, or on weekends. **Non-Credit Instructor positions are an Open Pool for the upcoming Fall 24/Spring 25 Academic Year. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file.** HOURS: Schedule to be determined upon hire RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and teach classroom curriculum in English.
• Contextualize relevant content into exercises and lessons to bolster the acquisition of English Language speaking, listening, writing, reading and digital literacy skills.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and direct the classroom curriculum, skills lab, and learning environment for students.
• Evaluate interpersonal skills, technical skills, and knowledge base of students in the classroom, skill lab, and clinical settings at regular intervals to measure student performance.
• Maintain confidential, accurate, and complete records and reports as required by state standards.
• Responsible for efficient and effective use of supplies and equipment.
• Complete and submit course records, grades, completion status and reports in a timely manner in compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Select and develop appropriate textbooks and materials.
• Use data to tailor instruction.
• Monitor student attendance weekly.
• Establish a welcoming, respectful learning environment that fosters student active participation and a culture of high expectations.
• Implement various instructional methods that encourage student achievement.
• Provide input for planning and participation in program development activities.
• Submit written unit and lesson plans as required.
• Communicate with Assistant Director, Staff Associate, Staff Assistant and other staff regularly.

Qualifications: PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited College or University; and experience in subject area of expertise
• A minimum of one 1 year of teaching or training adult learners
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• The ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Must be able to teach In-person/remote

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in teaching English Language Learners
• Understanding of second language acquisition
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.Additional Information: SALARY: $45.00 per hour These are non-benefited positions. Application Instructions: TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the Apply Now button, you will be prompted to setup a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and experience
• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. This pool is valid through October 31, 2024. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply and update their information thereafter.**This pool will be accessed when an opening arises. Your application will remain active for three years. After this time, you will need to apply again with current, updated information if you are still interested in remaining a part of the pool.Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-###-####/ [email protected]), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: