Location: Seattle, WA
Category: Part-Time Teaching Faculty
Job Type: Part-time
Posted On: Wed May 31 2023
Job Description:
Washington Academy of Languages (WAL), a City University of Seattle (CityU) division, is one of the oldest non-profit organizations promoting foreign language learning in Greater Seattle.
We are looking for part-time Spanish World Language Instructors for anticipated upcoming vacancies. This position will teach out of our Seattle location.
Job Summary:
Part-time Teaching Faculty at City University of Seattle has three key responsibilities: striving for excellence in teaching and learning, fostering student development, and maintaining currency in their profession.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned classes according to established WAL course outlines and curriculum.
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Provide course syllabi for each class taught and generate lesson plans, learning assessments, and other required documents within the guidelines of the World Languages Program.
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Review student work, provide feedback, and return assignments in a timely manner.
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Stay current with the latest teaching approaches, including technological language support.
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Work collaboratively with other World Language instructors and staff.
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Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required; master's degree preferred.
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Degree/certificate in language teaching preferred.
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Native language speaker or equivalent fluency in language applying to teach.
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Three to five years of language teaching experience required.
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Must have a flexible schedule.
Additional Information:
Position Details:
- Part-time positions at WAL are session-contracted positions contingent upon enrollment, student placements, and program needs.
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Part-time teaching assignments generally consist of 2-8 hours per week, depending on enrollment and program needs. Compensation is $40.00 per hour for classroom instruction.
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Our programs occur at various times between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm (with most World Language classes meeting between 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm).
