To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. 

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Only candidates whose residential address is in Iowa will be considered for this position.

Though classes take place online, the instructor must be able to regularly travel to a Kirkwood location (Coralville, Cedar Rapids, and/0r Washington, IA) to participate in registration, orientation, and meetings. 

Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching ESL courses focusing on life and work to students enrolled in Kirkwood's Secondary Programs.  Instruction will take place online via Zoom, though there might be opportunities to teach in Coralville or Cedar Rapids if there are openings at those locations. The instructor also assists students in transitioning from ESL courses to Kirkwood related work training and higher education opportunities in collaboration with other Kirkwood staff.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two hours each day. The session dates include: Jan.21 to March 6, March 24 to May 8, May 12 to June 5. Currently there is 1 opening for an evening class (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday). When class is in session, the total hours per week for one class equates to 10 hours (8 hours teaching + 2 hours prep), with extra hours being available for team meetings, special projects, and professional development. The ideal starting date range for this position is between December 9-16 to allow time for onboarding and observing experienced instructors before winter break and the start of spring semester.

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.

• 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.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• 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.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the

essential job  duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which

should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may

perform other duties as assigned.

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.   

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