"Ged Instructor - Spanish"

Ged Instructor - Spanish

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Family Literacy Program

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place only when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

About the University
Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado's extraordinary and diverse students... MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution...

Position Summary
The Family Literacy Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The Family Literacy Program invites applications for part-time bilingual (Spanish/English) lead instructors to teach adults seeking a High School Equivalency diploma. These positions are semester-based and include classroom instruction and planning time.
For more information about the Family Literacy Program... visit.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction... in math/science or language arts/social studies to adults using approved High School Equivalency curriculum...
• Demonstrated knowledge of content
• Foster encouraging and supportive learning environment...
• Collaborate with lead teaching staff...
• Create individualized educational plans...
• Fulfill all testing, record keeping and reporting responsibilities
• Use industry standard software...
• Participate in and contribute to staff professional development and training
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults in Spanish and knowledge of High School Equivalency/GED exams...
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite...
• Broad knowledge and skill with instructional techniques...
• B.A. in Education or related fields
• Two years of formal instructional experience in adult education
• ABEA (Adult Basic Education Certification) or willingness to obtain it within two years
• Knowledge and practice of current adult education theory
• Experience with standard educational assessment tools
• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish

Special Conditions of Employment

• Ability to teach online, in-person at offsite locations, and during daytime or evening hours
• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in adult education or related field
• Understanding of College and Career Readiness Standards
• Experience developing and/or delivering contextualized/student-centered Instruction
• Familiarity with the state approved HSE exams (GED and HiSET)...
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of immigrant, low income, and diverse urban populations
• We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds...

Terms of Employment
Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees... Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person at off-site locations in the greater Denver metro area upon hire.

Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $25 - $30 an hour.

How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include... CV or resume, Cover letter, A list of three professional references... Please submit questions to Robb Gallegos... rgalle43@msudenver.edu.