IRCNoCo ESL Instructor - In-Person only

Sunrise Community Health Summary

Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.

IRCNoCo ESL Instructor – In-Person only:

Instructors are in a dynamic role where the core responsibility is to guide students in integration and empowerment through language acquisition. Following the CASAS standards, both productive and receptive language skills are taught alongside cultural, life, and digital literacy skills. Instructors must be able to scaffold and differentiate for a wide variety of adult learners and adjust to the needs of each unique class. Twenty-first century learning is brought to students using technology in the classroom whether online or in person. Instructors’ welcome students throughout the scheduled term and are able to assess needs and help guide students toward their learning goals. This position consists of three teaching terms: Spring (January-May), Summer (May-August), and Fall (August-December) and will include between 8 - 24 hours per week, dependent upon class schedule. To be considered for this position, the employee must reside within the United States of America during the teaching terms.

Position Summary

With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, IRCNoCo ESL Instructor will:

• Plan, organize, prepare classes, including developing detailed lesson plans.
• Develop learning materials that support leveled learning objectives and planned activities.
• Instruct groups of up to 28 students using a variety of active and engaging teaching strategies/learning activities and student assessment methods.
• Manage in-person or online classrooms effectively creating an environment of respect and inclusion with and between teachers, classroom volunteers and students.
• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting IRCNoCo needs and students changing requirements as conditions may require overtime.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly data collection including, but not limited to: attendance tracking and student growth.
• Participation in monthly staff meetings.
• Regularly participate in IRC instructor’s professional and collaborative learning community regardless of instructional hours hired to teach.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or similar field or the equivalent in work experience.
• Those with degrees, certifications and experience obtained outside of the U.S. that may not meet the U.S. education system requirements, are encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of Google Suite (instruction and data collection) and Zoom (instruction).

Preferred Requirements:

• TESOL and/or ABE Certification
• 2+ Years of teaching experience
• Proficient in Google Suite including Google Classroom
• Experience teaching on Zoo (online instructors)

Perks and Benefits:

At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. We value a healthy work life balance by providing generous paid time off. Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!

Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.

Generous PTO and Leave Times:

• Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive 401K Plan
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Referral Bonus

Professional Development:

• Tuition and Training Reimbursement
• Agency Wide Training

Get Involved:

• Employee Recognition Programs

*Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.

Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu), COVID and Tdap Vaccines are required for ALL staff.

Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.