"ESL Foundational Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool"

Job Description

ESL Foundational Skills Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA

English as a Second Language (ESL) Foundational Skills classes are designed for adults in the community who want to improve their English to survive in an English-speaking community, to get or maintain a job, or to prepare for academic courses. Day, evening and Saturday classes are available for beginning to low-intermediate proficiency levels on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses.

Commitment to Diversity: College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population. We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on Fall 2024 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latinx (36% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (44%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. Our high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by its faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2024, COM's workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (17%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (5%), White (57%), and Multi-racial (3%) employees.

College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Online Instruction: All faculty members must be available to provide instruction in the classroom (in person). Please note that the College does not offer online-only teaching assignments.

Essential Functions

Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Foundational Skills ESL pool instructors include:

• Teaching all levels and components of ESL Foundational Skills classes to students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds
• Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter
• Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations
• Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours
• Participating in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required.
• Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required
• Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
• Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS

1. A Master's degree in TESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, Linguistics with a TESL emphasis, English with a TESL emphasis, or Education with a TESL emphasis; or
2. A Bachelor's degree in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, Linguistics with a TESL certificate, Applied Linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate AND a Master's in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Composition, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Reading, Speech or any foreign language; or
3. The equivalent*; and
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community; and
5. Possession of a native-speaker fluency in spoken and written English.

*If your educational degrees do not specifically match those listed above, you must request equivalency. Please review our Equivalency page for important information and instructions for applying under equivalency. If you feel that you qualify under equivalency, please provide the basis for equivalency in the Agency Questions section of the application and submit supporting evidence where applicable (as an attachment). Copies of applicable transcripts must accompany your application and all foreign credentials must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation in order for equivalency to be determined. If you are currently completing the graduate program that would qualify you for this position and do not yet hold the requisite degree, you must request equivalency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

• Understanding equity as the recognition of historical and systemic disparities in opportunity and outcomes and providing the resources necessary to address those disparities.
• Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting.
• Competencies related to: curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting students to develop critical thinking skills.
• Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community.
• Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer-based learning.
• Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self-learners.
• Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology.
• Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin.