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Form of workThis position is a Fixed-Term position therefore continous employment is contingent upon further position funding and/or need.Duties & Responsibilities
Instructs ESL Program classes, including general classes with reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary-building, and grammar, career pathways classes, and elective classes;
Assists with student orientations;
Assists with curriculum development; creates lesson plans; assesses student work;
Participates in departmental planning, grant writing and performance reporting activities;
Consults with community agencies in support of student success; meets with agency representatives;
Administers tests and practice tests;
Works with others to facilitate classes and workshops for students and community members;
Performs related duties as assigned;
Contacts drop-out and stop-out students;
Oversees individual student intake process;
Assist in general data collection, data management, and reporting processes;
Acts as the community liaison and prepares marketing and PR related materials;
Advises and assists ELL students in setting goals, preparing learning plans, and enrolling in ESL classes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
Knowledge of adult education theory.
Knowledge of English Language Learner learning principles.
Knowledge of secondary/adult teaching methods.
Knowledge of multiple intelligences and learning styles.
Knowledge of learning differences, difficulties and disabilities.
Knowledge of related subject matter.
Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
Skill in the instruction of adult learners.
Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
Skill in communication with students, colleagues and community partners.
Skill in coordinating volunteers.
Skill in entering data to software programs and in generating reports.
Skill in records management.
Skill in decision-making, problem solving, working independently and with initiative.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in working in conjunction with diverse groups within the department, college, community and state.
Skill in public speaking.
Bachelors in a related field AND a TESL/TEFL Certification
Two (2) years of teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in TESOL, Education or Applied Linguistics
Coursework in basic skills instruction, learning disabilities of at-risk students, standards-based curriculum design, and assessment theory;
Spanish language fluency: speaking, listening, reading, writing.
Best Consideration Date: 05/03/2024
Physical Demands
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting and standing. The employee occasionally stoops and lifts light objects.
- The work is typically performed in a classroom or office.
Instructions to Applicants:
Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application:
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:
All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Some positions may require further educational verification to ensure compliance with our accreditation standards.
Additional Comments to Applicants:Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.Diversity Statement:As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff. Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be. A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated. Come join our community!EEO Statement:As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
