ABE/ESL Instructor bei Yakima Valley College, WA
Yakima Valley College, WA · Grandview, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Grandview
About the Department
Our Mission Statement:
As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yakima Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically, supports all students’ learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways.
We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.
Are you passionate about increasing student success in Adult Basic Education? Do you want to work side by side with colleagues who are leading the national conversation on increasing retention and completion? Can you envision yourself challenging and being challenged to find innovative ways to address persistent achievement gaps in general education courses? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining the faculty ranks at Yakima Valley College (YVC), a designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative College & Career Readiness Instructor committed to community college students and their success. We are an innovative and equity-focused college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. All applicants must be able to exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of YVC students, faculty, and staff. The successful applicant will demonstrate how these factors underscore a shared responsibility to develop equity-minded practices within an educational environment.
YVC offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and encourages cooperative learning and the use of technologies in the classroom. All faculty participate in assessing program and student learning outcomes in fulfilling the college mission.
This is an in person, full-time, temporary special faculty (non-tenure track) position through Spring 2026, in the College & Career Readiness division teaching Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA), with an anticipated start date of January 2, 2026 and located at the Grandview campus of YVC.
Position Duties
Impart excitement and enthusiasm into the teaching of writing, reading, mathematics and other adult education curricula. Plan, implement, and monitor instruction for individuals and groups. Accurately complete, maintain, and submit student and class records as required by the college and department in a timely manner. Communicate effectively in writing and speaking in English with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others. Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the public to create a positive classroom environment. Incorporate digital literacy into basic skills classes. Teach to a variety of learning styles as demonstrated in the development of course materials and assessments of student learning. Implement outcomes and competency-based assessment of student learning and program effectiveness. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of community college education. Ability or interest in teaching populations diverse in age, abilities, culture, and ethnicity. Assist with the administration of the CASAS test according to department policies. Advise new students using CASAS and other entrance assessment data and advise students transitioning to college. Advise and register students at the end of each quarter. Participate in department, division, and college committees. Ability to teach current academic standards within contextualized subject areas. Comply with all college, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in an Adult Basic Education field or a related field. Demonstrated successful teaching experience in developmental or remedial mathematics or English.
A graduate degree with significant training in education, mathematics, English, or English Language Acquisition Three years of recent synchronous teaching experience (classroom and/or online) in Mathematics, Language Arts, or ESL/ELA. A clear commitment to and understanding of the community college and adult education philosophies A demonstrated ability to work successfully with nontraditional students and the adult population, including successful problem-solving, quick-thinking skills, and experience with multi-level groups Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse populations A demonstrated competence in effective written and oral communication in English Experience or interest in using a variety of student-centered instructional and assessment techniques Experience or interest in curriculum development and assessment and outcomes-based learning Successful experience advising students, developing course material and schedules Education and experience teaching English Language Acquisition A demonstrated commitment in continuing their education through participation/attendance in professional development. Experience using a learning management system to teach online or hybrid classes or hybrid classes
Other Qualifications
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments:
- A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
- A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)
- Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
- Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire
- Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
- Supplemental Question: The college requires a Diversity and Inclusion response as part of its application materials. The statement is found in the supplemental question area of the application. Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area provided or upload the document to your application as an attachment.
Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.
Supplemental Information:
Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.
Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.
"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."
Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email [email protected]; telephone 509.574.4671.
Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.yvcc.edu/services/safety-security, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 509.574.4610.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.
All positions are subject to funding.
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