Job Description
About the position Responsibilities • Teach all levels of Transitional skills in adult education (ABE, GED preparation, and High School+), including computer and work readiness skills. • Teach all levels of ESOL in adult education, including computer and work readiness skills. • Administer Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) Appraisal, Pre-tests, and Post-tests, and collect, submit, and analyze data for program reporting in the Web-based Adult Transitional Education Reporting System (WABERS). • Collaborate with other instructors in developing courses and curricula. • Manage record keeping complying with federal and state requirements. • Consult with students and assist all students in setting, documenting, and monitoring progress toward meaningful personal and educational goals. • Provide quality teaching including related preparation and grading. • Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested. • Maintain accurate records of students and complete forms as required. • Attend quarterly or more frequently Transitional Studies meetings. • Maintain current knowledge within the appropriate discipline and within the teaching profession. • Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the community college mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate. • May require evening instruction. • Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Requirements • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Adult/Developmental Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field. • Intermediate-level computer competency, including Microsoft Office Applications. • Excellent English speaking, writing, listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Experience with integrated and/or contextualized basic skills instruction. • Demonstrate ability to use technologies commonly used in instruction and office environments, including the ability to effectively use learning management systems in all class modalities. • Demonstrate success teaching in face-to-face, online and hybrid environments. • Demonstrate interest and ability to work successfully with students, staff, and the community. • Demonstrate attention to detail, as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines. • Demonstrate experience facilitating the success of students who represent a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. • Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to foster a climate of respectful, open, and honest discourse. Nice-to-haves • Master's degree from an accredited College or University in Adult/Developmental Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field. • Experience teaching students from a range of countries, including both immigrants/refugees and international students in the community college environment. • Knowledge and understanding of how varied cultural perspectives affect learning and communication. • Experience implementing Basic Skills requirements of the SBCTC, e.g., Washington Adult Learning Standards, CCRS familiarity. • Demonstrate understanding and implementation of current, student-centered pedagogy with use of active learning. • Demonstrate strong organizational leadership, interpersonal, and collaborative skills. • Experience in assessing effectiveness of ESOL teaching methods and ESOL curriculum/program changes on student engagement and success. • Experience in and commitment to professional development activities in ESOL and related fields, possibly including publications, presentations, organization membership, conferences, and workshops. • Experience teaching online. • Bilingual abilities, desirable. • Experience administering the CASAS appraisals, pre-tests, and post-tests. Benefits • Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan • TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan • sick leave • Aflac • space available tuition waiver • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • fitness center • reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available. Apply tot his job