PTUBSpanishTeacher

Employment Opportunity at Midland College

September 9, 2009

UPWARD BOUND SPANISH TEACHER

This is a part-time position with the Midland College Upward Bound program. The position will not conflict with school hours. The teacher will work with Upward Bound students to develop proficiency in Spanish during the program’s Saturday Academies, approximately every other Saturday, September - May, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (3 hours). Candidate will report to Upward Bound Director and Academic Coordinator.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Work with a small group of Upward Bound high school students to develop academic proficiency in Spanish
Conduct ongoing assessment of students’ abilities and needs
Plan curriculum to include basic Spanish and advanced Spanish skills
Assist Academic Coordinator in evaluating student progress

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required
Secondary teaching certification preferred or experience teaching Spanish
Previous experience working with underrepresented students preferred
Must be an excellent role model for students and have ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with groups as well as individuals
Preference given to candidates who have a low-income and/or first-generation college student background

SALARY:

$21.00 per hour for a bachelor’s degree; $29.00 per hour for a Master’s degree. Position funded through a grant.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates should send a resume, completed Midland College application, official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources, three letters of reference, and a statement addressing the responsibilities, qualifications and how the candidate meets the desired characteristics. Applications should be sent to:

Zaira Valeriano

Director of Human Resources/Payroll

Midland College

3600 N. Garfield

Midland, Texas 79705

(432) 685-4534

Midland College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Sec. 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

The employment application can be downloaded from our Employment Opportunities page or call (432) 685-6450 or email: tzarate@midland.edu

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