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Department:: Workforce & Economic Development
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Jan 11, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: PT No Benefits
Position ID:: 171618
About Bunker Hill Community College:
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at several satellites and instructional sites throughout the Greater Boston area. The largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, BHCC serves some 18,000 students annually, focusing on holistic student services to ensure student retention and persistence. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bunker Hill is also a Hispanic Service Institution, defined as an institution that has an enrollment of undergrad full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. Approximately 1000 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.
Job Description:
The ESL Instructor for the Basic English Language Learning (BELL) program provides instruction to adult learners to prepare them for acquisition of English language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking to transition to postsecondary and/or vocational education for career ladder employment. Instructors are required to have the ability to teach varying levels of ESL from the basic beginner level to high intermediate and align curriculum with the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education (ELT). Instructional methods must reflect a student centered learning philosophy, varied lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles, integrated career pathways based on students' education and career goals, and agility with technology use in class instruction. The ESL Instructor works closely with the Language Institute Director to support student education and pathways for student success.
- Align curriculum (scope and sequence, units, and lesson plans) and instruction with the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education (ELT).
- Utilize prescriptive syllabi and materials for class use; supplement materials each semester to maintain relevance.
- Use technology effectively for timely grade and attendance submission as well as classroom instruction.
- Keep up-to-date on current education research and best practices.
- Maintain accurate grade and attendance records.
- Collaborate with the program Director and Academic ELL to support curriculum alignment and transitioning to degree program goals.
- Attend BELL program meetings.
- Attend semester calibration meetings with AELL.
- Attend professional development workshops and conferences.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in TESOL, English or Education, possession of a teaching licensure a plus.
- Experience working and teaching adult learners and diverse populations.
- Experience in using technology in the classroom; experience in instructional design.
- Ability to adapt teaching styles and materials to meet individual needs of students.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Additional Information:
Please review our program webpage here: http://ww.bhcc.edu/bell
Salary information: $45.00/hr ($2,700 per term). Opportunities for compensated professional development and curriculum alignment activities.
Review Date: open until filled
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.
