The Lifelong Learning team teaches Latinx adults English, Spanish Literacy, Math, Computer Skills and more. A strong connection with Colorado Mountain College propels students to pursue their GED, higher education, and professional certifications to improve their employment prospects. Lifelong Learning acts as a launchpad for immigrant adults who have big dreams for themselves and their families.

The Lifelong Learning Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing curriculum to address the specific needs of our adult participants. This curriculum should fulfill the participant's educational, developmental, and social needs. The Lead Teacher also supervises assistant teachers and volunteers who work in their classroom. This position requires office and in field work, from Rifle to Basalt, to allow for staff observations, mentoring, support, and connecting with families.

Schedule: 

This is a 40-hour a week position, Monday through Friday. This position requires availability during programming hours from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with some evening availability required. Times subject to change based on programming needs.

               

● Responsible for teaching Adult Basic Education, Pre-GED, ESL, Math, Computer Literacy 

● Develop curriculum and create lesson plans 

● Plan and prepare relevant and practical lessons based on life skills and monitor student’s performance

● Implement a variety of instructional delivery methods, that include group or individualized instruction as well as computer programs that help students make learning gains

● Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

● Creating a climate that encourages and supports learning 

● May lead and direct the work of others

● Complete and maintain appropriate participant registration, attendance, and assessment records, and ensure timely submission of data input

● Responsible for effective classroom management that enhances student learning 

● Share feedback with teachers, volunteers and program manager regarding participant feedback, interest, community trends, etc.

● Coordinate space rentals and partner agency agreements with program manager

● Manage all program technology and equipment

● Act as a support to students when seeking outside connections with agencies

● Attend in-service, staff meetings and staff trainings

● Provide list of program supplies in a timely manner to program manager

● Coordinate student field trips outside of class time

● Refer students to Family Support Team, as needed

● Submit periodic written reports to program manager on program activities

● Perform other duties as assigned by the program manager

● Degree in education or other related field. 

● Bilingual in English and Spanish, written and verbal communication

● ESL Certification

● 1 year or more of teaching experience

● Must be computer literate in the following applications: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Documents)

● Ability to teach students of diverse abilities and backgrounds and overcome barriers to success in a multi-level class 

● Ability to build a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Ability to relate well to different groups of students of different ages and ability levels

● Maintain a clean and professional classroom environment.

● Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

● Enthusiasm for the subject material that will foster a love of learning by students.

● Knowledge of adult learners and alternative educational methods and have the ability to apply these methods for adult and multicultural students

● Maintain professional relationships with external partners

● Work as a team and independently

● Team-player who will collaborate with colleagues

● Believe in professional growth 

● Maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license must have a reliable vehicle

Salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000, based on qualifications and previous related work experience.