Adult Education ESL Teacher – Faulkner County

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System. The University of Arkansas System is comprised of land-grant research institutions, a teaching hospital, five community colleges, two schools of law, a presidential school, a residential math and science high school, and an online university, as well as divisions of agriculture, archaeology and criminal justice. These entities exhibit unmatched economic and social impact across the state by providing numerous academic and professional opportunities. Below you will find the details for the position currently available at UACCM including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Adult Education

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Adult Education ESL Teacher works under the supervision of the Director of Adult Education and will be responsible for providing instruction to individuals with a variety of personal goals, including: learning the English language, improving basic skills, gaining digital literacy skills, acquiring financial literacy skills, and/or earning a GED® credential. This full-time position will be assigned to the UACCM Faulkner County Adult Education Center in Conway. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide instruction to adults whose native language is not English, teaching basic skills/concepts in reading, language, and mathematics.
• Build instructional activities around the four interdependent components of reading: alphabetic, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Administer the TABE CLAS-E assessment for pre- and post-assessment purposes.
• Provide a variety of instructional deliveries including individualized instruction, small group instruction, and whole class instruction.
• Facilitate learning with textbooks, workbooks, lectures, computer based educational programs, audio/visual aids, hands-on activities, and peer tutors.
• Assist students with the development of digital literacy skills.
• Provide learning activities designed to enhance financial literacy skills.
• Collaborate with students to document long and short-term goals based upon identified career pathways.
• Provide students with progress reports and update individualized student learning plans on a consistent basis.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records.
• Participate in professional development activities as required and attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The formal education of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Adult Education teachers are required to hold a valid Arkansas Department of Education Educator’s License.
• Within three years of hire, a full-time Adult Education teacher must obtain an Adult Education endorsement on his/her/their current Arkansas Department of Education Educator’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience providing Adult Education instruction is preferred.

Additional Information:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of adult learner and alternative educational methods and have the ability to apply these methods for adult and multi-cultural students.
• Ability to teach students of diverse abilities and backgrounds and overcome barriers to success in a multi-level class.
• Ability to build a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Ability to relate well to different groups of students of different ages and ability levels.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to use a variety of audio-visual equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through correct written grammar and usage.
• Must have good classroom management skills. Must have strong desire to work with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Team-player who can collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Attend in-service, staff meetings and state training.
• Maintain clean and professional classroom environment.
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for the subject material that will foster a love of learning by students.

All employees at UACCM must have a commitment to work cooperatively with all campus personnel to fulfill the Mission of UACCM and have the ability to deliver quality customer services.

Salary Information:

Salary Range: $50,000 to $53,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a copy of your Arkansas Department of Education Educator’s License and all other required application documents to be considered for the position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Shelby Beck, HR Analyst

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS 

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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