English Instructor

Job Summary

CCRI Advantage is an innovative program that helps associate degree-seeking CCRI students get a strong start in college. The goal of the program is to help students prepare for college-level coursework and to meet CCRI’s proficiency milestones prior to starting credit-bearing courses in their first semester of college. The program seeks to successfully transition math and reading/writing students from their developmental status to successful completion of credit-bearing/transferable course credits.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Engage in high-quality reading and writing, instruction in a diverse, inclusive, student-centered environment with the object of creating a dynamic classroom community.
• Deliver set-curriculum in English Reading and Writing designed by CCRI English faculty.
• Work alongside embedded tutors to deliver effective lesson plans and provide supplemental material to achieve course objectives and address student needs.
• Participate in ongoing assessment of student achievement.
• Keep detailed and organized records of students’ attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation.
• Collaborate with the director, Advantage facilitators, and other instructors in the program and attend meetings as needed.
• Suggest ongoing improvements to structured curriculum.
• Engage with students in a student-centered learning environment.
• Facilitate an advisory support portion on the class to additionally support student learning.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Master’s preferred) in English, or related field.
• Relevant teaching experience in an education setting; experience teaching developmental and/or adult education classes.
• Demonstrate a high level of preparation and attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of oral and written communication challenges for adult students.
• Strong computer skills and competency in technology and course management systems.
• Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management, especially in terms of linguistically and culturally diverse students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creativity and flexibility in the classroom.