An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
The person selected will be expected to: Organize and teach any courses offered in the English program Prepare complete course syllabi and outlines Work with the English Department to develop and maintain a relevant community college curriculum, and assist in facilitating appropriate transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities Facilitate student learning by working to develop every student's abilities and by designing varied learning environments, which may include laboratory, distance learning (interactive television, online), and accelerated courses Teach courses as assigned to meet student needs, which may include day, evening, and weekend classes Work with staff in related academic support programs Be committed to, and participate in, the shared-governance process Essential Duties Summary
REQUIRED DUTIES
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in English at
California Community Colleges:
Master's Degree in English, literature, comparative literature, or composition OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in linguistics, TESL, speech, education with a specialization in reading, creative writing, or journalism OR The equivalent:
EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENT
All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications specified by the Yuba Community College District (YCCD) by the application filing date. Alternatively, applicants must have obtained an equivalency determination from the District before the publication of the Recruitment Announcement. This ensures that candidates either meet the standard qualifications or have received official recognition of their equivalent qualifications. Please click here for equivalency application . OR Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of English Desired/Preferred Qualifications Previous teaching, employment, or student experiences that provide the candidate with the ability to successfully teach composition, grammar, reading, critical thinking or literature courses. Background in the use of technology in the classroom/laboratory setting Previous teaching experience utilizing distributive education (interactive television, online, etc.) Experience working with a Writing Center
