JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching ESL courses to students enrolled in Kirkwood's Secondary Programs. Instruction will take place in Cedar Rapids, though there might be opportunities to teach in Coralville or online if there are also openings at those locations. At times there might be travel to other Kirkwood locations for meetings. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. We are currently hiring for classes that begin in July 2024. Onboarding for the position would start early June 2024. The session dates include: July 8 to August 22, Sept. 3 to Oct. 17, Oct. 28 to Dec. 19., Jan. 21 to March 6, March 24 to May 8, May 12 to June 5. Morning classes are held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:15 AM 1:15 PM. Evening classes will be two hours per day Monday to Thursday. The exact start and end time for evening classes is to be determined. There are multiple openings for mornings and evenings classes. The total hours per week for one class equates to10 hours, with extra hours being available for team meetings, special projects, and professional development.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction, computer assisted instruction, large group courses, and other methods.
• Collaborate with fellow learning center instructors on curriculum development, student intake/advising, and staff development activities.
• Conduct CASAS assessments for eligible students.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• Provide contextualized, scaffolder, interactive instruction that includes cooperative learning tasks and implements ESL college and career readiness and CASAS ESL standards.
• Track attendance daily and submit reports.
• Respond in a timely matter to communications and requests from program director and coordinator.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Be able and willing to represent the Kirkwood Community College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Possess the ability to develop, enforce, and implement policies and procedures to serve a wide range of students with varying backgrounds, abilities and personalities effectively.
• Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
• Use computer systems effectively for word processing, database management, and classroom instructional purposes.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: