ESL Facilitator - Part-time

Department: Strategic Outreach

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

GRCC is seeking to build a candidate pool for on-call or limited duration temporary non-benefited positions. GRCC Adult Education is interested in applicants who meet the qualifications mentioned below and possesses an interest in working with diverse learners from a wide range of age, ethnicity and national origin. They must be able to engage their students through innovative teaching methods and a variety of mediated instructional applications.

Requisition ID: Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/contingent-employees Schedule: 20 hours per week Compensation: $25.00 Reports to: Dean of Strategic Outreach Posting Opens: 10/21/2024 Posting Closes: Open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Deliver lesson plans and provide ESL instruction in the following areas: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking and Math per state curriculum guidelines for the WIOA grant. • Supervise and manage a classroom learning environment. • Administer and score all assessments tests, including but not limited to, CASAS, TABE, and National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). • Manage projects and meet projected time lines as required. • Implement adult learning and training methods in the classroom such as training manuals, demonstration models, visual aids, tutorials and reference works. • Proctor and document student progress. • Practice Continuous Quality Improvement to modify program delivery to meet existing and future needs of Learning Centers. • Able to adjust pace of curriculum delivery based on the needs of the students within the guidelines defined by the State of Michigan. • Implement technology whenever possible to assist student learning. • Follow established work safety policies and procedures. • Support the diverse needs of minority and underrepresented students. • Generate and maintain quarterly progress records on mandated student assessments and adult learning plans, as required by State Reporting System. • Possess an understanding of how to effectively deal with students with personal issues, and disruptive behaviors both in and out of the classroom. • Attend required meetings. • Other responsibilities as determined by Associate Dean of Academic Outreach. • Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position. • Follow College policy on the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA).

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Project a professional image including punctuality, dependability and good attendance records • Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner • Willingness and ability to learn the college-wide system. • Demonstrated computer skills, Microsoft Office

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Certification to teach English as a Second Language in the following areas Reading, Listening, Writing and Math required. • Master's Degree preferred. • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) preferred but not required • Minimum of two (2) years of documented successful professional experience working with Adult Education and underrepresented populations. • Bi-lingual Spanish preferred. Proficient verbal and written communications in English and Spanish • Possess strong interpersonal communications skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Experience in working with diverse student/learner populations that represent a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin, and ability. • Demonstrate a commitment to promoting a learning-centered environment

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