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Position: English as a Second Language Instructor-Adjunct
Location: Language, Academic Skills, and Wellness Division
Closing Date: Continuous

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

BASIC DESCRIPTION:
Teach any of the five levels of ESL to an immigrant and/or refugee population.

Maintain communication with the ESL department on a regular basis, and complete all needed paperwork for a program funded by the State Office of Adult Literacy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
B.A. degree and TESOL certificate, classroom experience as a teacher, aide, volunteer, tutor or intern.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MA in TESOL, or other related area and TESOL Certificate, experience teaching ESOL to immigrants and refugees, experience teaching ESL, I-BEST, integrated content based ESOL.

SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of adult teaching methods, assessment, and instructional materials.

  • Knowledge of other cultures, preferably refugee cultures.

  • Ability to use and create materials for multi-level classes.

  • Understanding of Washington State ESOL standards.

  • Experience with CASAS appraisal and pre/post assessment.

  • Ability to be self-directed, and responsible in meeting federal, state, and college reporting and testing deadlines.

SALARY: The salary will be determined according to applicant’s educational background, teaching experience and applicable work experience.  The total number of hours to be taught may vary from 66 to 132 hours per quarter.  Most courses will be available in the evening, four nights per week, three hours per night.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application information may be obtained from Green River Community College, Office of  the Dean of Language, Academic Skills, and Wellness.  Please call (253) 833-9111, ext. 2315 or (206) 464-6133, ext. 2315 to request an application. Please submit the following package:

  • Green River Community College application

  • A resume and a cover letter (Letters of recommendation are accepted but not required.  If hired, employee will be required to supply original college transcripts.)

Mail application packet to:

Attention:  Heather Lambert
Office of
the Dean for Language, Academic Skills, Wellness
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092-3699