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Holyoke Community College

Location:
United States, Holyoke ▼
Springfield

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

35.31 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Provides student-centered ESOL instruction in career and college-focused programs for adult English learners with employment goals. Incorporates digital literacy and students’ goals and individual career paths into instruction. We are hiring for two programs: ESOL Pathways serves high intermediate/advanced-level students in an intensive career pathways program, designed to accelerate adult language learner’s progress towards their next step in college, training or employment. Depending on the track, classes are offered in person in Holyoke or online using Zoom. Students are assigned asynchronous work using Canvas. Day (9:30am-12pm) and evening (6-8:30pm) positions available. RISE ESOL for Employment serves beginner-level English learners who are caregivers or accessed the emergency shelter system. In partnership with other organizations, this program builds students’ basic English, digital literacy, and career readiness skills leading to employment. Instruction is in person in Springfield, MA. Daytime position available.

Job Responsibility:

Provides student-centered ESOL instruction in career and college-focused programs for adult English learners with employment goals
Incorporates digital literacy and students’ goals and individual career paths into instruction
Provides high quality ESOL instruction related to skill development and college/career readiness
Collaboratively develops contextualized ESOL curriculum focused on essential career readiness skills and locally-relevant career opportunities and sectors
Designs a digital learning space and mechanisms that support the development of students’ independent learning skills
Provides language support and tutoring to students who transition into workforce training, college, or job search at the conclusion of the program, as needed
Works closely with Director, Career & Education Advisor, and other colleagues to provide comprehensive instruction and support
Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and professional development
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree and at least two years experience in ESOL, Adult Basic Education, and/or Workforce Development
Strong written and interpersonal communication and technology skills
Commitment to professional and program development
Commitment to learner-centered teaching
Ability to work effectively and flexibly with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body
Evidence of effective, outcomes-based and/or contextualized instruction.

Nice to have:

TESOL Certification or Masters in Applied Linguistics/ESL
Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Haitian Creole, Ukrainian, or another language spoken by our student population
Prior experience teaching internationally-trained professionals
Familiarity with DESE-funded Adult Education system (including MA ELPS or CCRSAE)
Prior experience with career-focused ESOL instruction.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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