Part-Time

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Join Our Team!

In this role you will be responsible for teaching Spanish courses to adult learners who live and work in the community. Language instructors will follow the established curriculum and pacing guide, organize, and facilitate classes in a manner to promote and guide successful student knowledge/skill acquisition, in keeping with Valencia’s learning-centered values and goals. Instructors will also guide successful language acquisition in keeping with the Communicative Approach to foreign language instruction.

If you have experience with teaching Spanish as a second language and would like to be a part of our Continuing Education department, submit an application today!

We are hiring for on-campus positions at this time. Real-Time Virtual opportunities may be available in the future. Classes are held:

1 night per week (Weeknights) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. or
Saturday mornings: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
~7 week sessions ~

Onsite opportunities include the following campuses: West, Osceola, Poinciana, Lake Nona, and the School of Public Safety in East Orlando. * Instructors do not have to be available at multiple campuses. Instructors may work at one campus that is convenient for them.

In Continuing Education our mission is to provide the highest quality of language programs to international students to meet their personal, academic, and professional goals while creating an environment that fosters cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

We are looking for experienced language instructors to join our team. If you would like to change lives by helping adult learners improve their language and conversational skills we invite you to attend our job fair.

Job Fair Details:

West Campus
Location: 1800 S Kirkman Rd Orlando, FL 32811 (Building 10)
Date: Wednesday, October 16th 2024
Time: 4-7 PM

Osceola Campus
Location: 1800 Denn John Ln Kissimmee, FL 34744 (Building CIT)
Date: Wednesday, October 23rd
Time: 4-7 PM

Please Note: On-site interviews will be conducted during the job fair events. Let us know you are attending and RSVP to or call 407-582-8033.

Valencia’s Total Rewards package, features:

FICA Alternative to Social Security
Education & Professional Development
Flexible work schedule
Free Lynx bus transportation
Discount on Valencia Arts and Entertainment Events and so much more…

Additional Information:

This position will operate in a fully on-site environment.
This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume.

OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS: Please note that you will have to establish Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
Application closing date: This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the posting may close at anytime. Please ensure to submit your completed application as soon as possible.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service such as World Education Services. For a list of acceptable evaluation services, please visit https://www.naces.org/members

About this Position
Posting Detail Information

Position Number AJ0243.00000
Position Title Part-Time Instr, Spanish/Adult
Job Type Faculty
FT/PT Part-Time
Employee Class Description Faculty Adjunct

General Position Description

Responsible for teaching in a continuing education discipline in which he/she has specific training and/or competence. Plans, organizes, and facilitates in a manner to promote and guide successful student knowledge/skill acquisition, either on-campus or at off-campus sites, in keeping with Valencia’s learning-centered values and goals. Language instructors guide successful language acquisition in keeping with the Communicative Approach to foreign language instruction.

Grade MA
Exemption Status Exempt
Posting Number F1191P
Location(s) Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus, Orlando, FL 32832 - Lake Nona Campus, Orlando, FL 32825 - School of Public Safety, Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus, Kissimmee, FL 34746 - Poinciana Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Classes are held:

1 night per week (Weeknights) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. or
Saturday mornings: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/36948

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range Starting at $581 per 7 week course

Essential Job Functions
Description of Job Function

1. Prepares for and conducts instructor-led courses and/or workshops utilizing the provided lesson plans, materials and technologies.
Description of Job Function
2. Maintains a safe classroom environment conducive to communicative, student-centered participation and knowledge/skill transfer.
Description of Job Function
3. Communicates effectively with administration via email and in person regarding student issues, teacher contracts, teaching schedules and other program-related items.
Description of Job Function
4. Serves as a liaison between administration and students to communicate program information, student issues, schedule updates, and related organized activities, as necessary
Description of Job Function
5. Follows department guidelines and manuals on student homework, assessment, grading, and closing out courses.
Description of Job Function
6. May participate in and/or contribute to curriculum development by planning, developing, and evaluating new and existing courses and curriculum.
Description of Job Function
7. Participates in implementing policies, guiding principles, objectives and functions in accordance with the philosophy of Continuing Education and Valencia College.
Description of Job Function
8. Keeps current on discipline specific methodology and implements new ideas into classroom instruction. Integrates feedback from department administration to improve student learning.
Description of Job Function
9. Participates in training and professional development programs as required by the department. Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and certification requirements.
Description of Job Function
10. Familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies and practices.
Description of Job Function
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement
Required Qualifications
Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Facilitation/instruction experience for particular teaching position.
High level of proficiency in target language relevant to desired market.

Required License/Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education & Field of Study
Preferred Type of Experience
Preferred Licenses/Certification
Some courses may require certification appropriate to subject matter.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of learning-centered values and goals.

Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software.

Ability to effectively communicate inter-personally (in group and one-on-one settings), orally, and in writing.

Ability to develop strategies that will promote successful acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities in a learning-centered environment.

Ability to use observational, verbal or written assessment to direct and enhance learning.

Ability to form an inclusive environment that respects diverse students, talents and methods of learning.

Ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including but not limited to; on-line deliver, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

This job also operates in a classroom setting and may use equipment such as microphones and audio/videorecorders.

Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed. Must have reliable transportation, and proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used may be required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have age-appropriate facilitation/instruction experience for this particular teaching position?  If so, please explain your experience and any applicable certifications you possess.
(Open Ended Question)

* Do you have high-level fluency and pronunciation in the target language?
Yes
No

* We have teaching assignments on multiple campuses (West, Poinciana, Osceola, Lake Nona and School of Public Safety). Please list in order of preference your campus(es) of choice.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover letter
Resume/Vita
Optional Documents
Transcript 1
Transcript 2
Transcript 3
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications
Other Documents

To apply: https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/36948