<p>Job Description:</p> <p>This is a Part-Time (10 - 12 hours a week, for 17 weeks), Non Benefited Position.</p> <p>ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 15, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.</p> <p>SALARY RANGE: $35.31 - $45 an hour, commensurate with education and experience</p> <p>GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:</p> <p>Greenfield Community College's Transition to College program seeks an experienced English as a Second Language (ESOL) instructor to meet the immediate needs of the division. In-person availability, ability to start immediately, and experience teaching adult job seekers are requirements for this role, which reports to the Director of Advising, Coaching, & Transfer Services, and collaborates closely with the Transition to College Coordinator.</p> <p>EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Provide individualized and small-group tutoring in English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to Adult Basic Education and ESOL learners enrolled in college-level coursework through the Transition to College program. </li><li>Support students in building academic vocabulary, grammar proficiency, and comprehension strategies to succeed in credit-bearing courses. </li><li>Collaborate with Transition to College instructors and staff to align tutoring support with class content and learning objectives, including supporting students in understanding and practicing college readiness skills. </li><li>Use culturally responsive and student-centered approaches to create an inclusive learning environment for adult learners of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. </li><li>Track and document tutoring sessions, student progress, and attendance in accordance with program requirements. </li><li>Provide feedback to faculty and program staff on student progress and areas for additional support. </li><li>Incorporate technology and online learning tools to reinforce language acquisition and skill development. </li><li>Participate in program meetings, trainings, and professional development related to ESOL instruction, adult education, and college transition strategies. </li><li>Maintain confidentiality of student records and comply with FERPA and institutional policies. </li><li>Be available for meetings with learners before and/or after class hours, or by appointment, and/or over the phone or email, as required. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in TESOL, or a master's degree in education with coursework or training in TESOL/TESL/TEFL methodology and theory. </li><li>Availability to provide consistent, regularly scheduled ESOL instruction (both in-person and remote, depending on student preference) through 1:1 and small group meetings at Greenfield Community College's main campus. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to adapt instructional approaches and materials to meet diverse learner needs. </li><li>Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. </li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills. </li></ul> <p>If you do not meet all listed qualifications but believe your experience, education, or training provides an equivalent foundation for success in the role, we strongly encourage you to include an equivalency statement in your application. Please upload this statement as part of your application materials.</p> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Fluency in Spanish; </li><li>Documented experience with at least one additional non-English language; </li><li>Excellent cultural competence and sensitivity; </li><li>Experience working with and teaching adult learners; </li><li>Experience working with and teaching diverse populations; </li><li>Experience in using technology in the classroom, including LMS and video conferencing tools; </li><li>Documented experience with curriculum development for an ESOL learner; </li><li>Experience in instructional design a plus. </li></ul> <p>BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check as a condition of employment.</p> <p>OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS: Official academic transcripts relevant to the position will be required upon hire.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement: Greenfield Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer by contacting Human Resources by email at humanresources@gcc.mass.edu or by phone at 413-775-1314.</p> <p>Annual Security Report Notice: Greenfield Community College's Annual Security Report is available online at www.gcc.mass.edu/webdocs/safety/GCC-Annual-Security-Report.pdf</p> <p>The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button.</p> <p>You will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account.</p> <p>From there, you will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement.</p> <p>Finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE: Greenfield Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.</p> <ul> <li>Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. </li></ul> <p>THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION</p>