Literacy Specialist (Accelerated Career English Program)
Provides student-centered ESOL and digital literacy instruction to high intermediate/advanced students in an intensive career pathways program, designed to accelerate adult language learner’s progress towards their next step in college, training or employment. Class is conducted on Zoom, using Canvas for asynchronous student work.
Teaches 5-7.5 hours per week as part of an instructional dyad (with Education and Career Advisor). Instructors should have 2-3 mornings of availability, 9:30am-12pm.
- Provides high quality ESOL instruction related to skill development and college/career readiness. The program seeks to guide learners in identifying career goals and developing ESOL and work readiness skills in relation to that goal, leading to employment, placement in a job training or educational program leading to employment, or transition to community college by the end of the program.
- Collaboratively develops contextualized ESOL curriculum focused on essential career readiness skills and locally-relevant career opportunities and sectors. Course runs on 12 week cycles, with 2 planning weeks between cycles.
- Designs a digital learning space and mechanisms that support the development of students’ independent learning skills.
- Provides language support and tutoring to students who transition into workforce training, college, or job search at the conclusion of the program.
- Works closely with Director, Career & Education Advisor, and other colleagues to provide comprehensive instruction and support.
- Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and professional development.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated below, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.
REQUIRED:- Bachelors degree and at least two years experience in Adult Basic Education, ESOL and/or Workforce Development;
- Strong written and interpersonal communication and technology skills;
- Commitment to professional and program development;
- Commitment to learner-centered teaching;
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body;
- Evidence of effective, outcomes-based and/or contextualized instruction.
- TESOL Certification or Masters in Applied Linguistics/ESL;
- Trained on TABE-E writing and/or BEST+ Speaking/Listening Assessments;
- Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Haitian Creole, Ukrainian, or another language spoken by our student population;
- Familiarity with DESE-funded Adult Education system (including MA ELPS or CCRSAE); prior experience with career-focused ESOL instruction.
Part-time, non-benefited, MCCC Unit position
Hourly Rate: $33.95
Hours: 14-18.5 hours/week. Availability for 3-6 months, with possibilities to extend.
Funding Source: Grant- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.
