English for Speakers of Other Languages at BCC – Part Time

Career Development Center Job Listings, Part Time

Date: June 25, 2014

Title of Position: Non-Credit Instructors:  ESOL (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3)

Salary: $26.65/hr. (part-time, grant-funded, non-benefitted)

Effective: August 2014

Overview:  The College is seeking non-credit instructors in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at the beginning (Level 1), intermediate (Level 2), and advanced (Level 3) levels.  These courses will be offered during the day beginning in late August in Great Barrington. The instructor will be responsible for providing group instruction to adult learners and will have strong involvement with student support services including, but not limited to, advising, assessments, and student goals.  In addition, instructors will participate in weekly staff meetings; participate in program’s curriculum development phases; maintain attendance records, lesson plans, student education and career plans; participate in professional development activities as required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE); attend new staff orientation if appropriate; and perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:  The successful candidates will possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree required and at least 2 years’ experience working with adult learners.
  • Ability to teach learner-centered class using ESOL curriculum in accordance with program’s scope and sequence in alignment with ESOL level appropriate strands
  • Good organizational skills for maintenance and follow up on students
  • Ability to work inclusively, effectively, and flexibly with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations
  • Familiarity with and ability to use the Massachusetts ESOL Curriculum Frameworks in ABE

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree (preferably in ESOL for the Level 3 position)
  • Experience working in community college post-secondary environment
  • Some experience administering standardized assessments (Best+ and/or TABE Class E)

 

Additional information:          Source of Funding: Community Adult Learning Center Grant

Area of Assignment:  Community Education

Schedule:  6 hours/week for 32-week course session

Supervisor:  Program Director, Berkshire Community College Adult Learning Program – South County                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Application Procedures (Internal applicants): For consideration, submit letter of interest and a mock lesson plan to Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA  01201 snichols@berkshirecc.edu

NOTE:  A 10 – 15 minute teaching demonstration, based on the mock lesson plan submitted with the applicant’s letter of interest, will be required as part of the interview process. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the Deborah Cote, Vice President for Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer, and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, at 413-499-4660, ext 1022, Susan B. Anthony Annex Building, Room A19.