Summer Foreign Language Instructor (Spanish) – Upward Bound (Hourly)

Austin Community College

5d • $38

About The Position

The Summer English Instructor is responsible for strengthening the reading, writing, and analytical skills of high school students (9th–12th grade) from first-generation and low-income backgrounds. The goal is to close literacy gaps and introduce students to the rigors of college-level English, ensuring they are prepared for the academic demands of the upcoming school year and future university coursework.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Spanish Education, Romance Languages, or a related field.
• Fluency: Native or near-native proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience teaching or tutoring Spanish, preferably at the secondary (high school) level.
• Mission Alignment: Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of first-generation and low-income students, many of whom may already be heritage speakers.

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Teaching Certification in World Languages (Spanish).
• Master’s degree in Spanish or Foreign Language Education.
• Prior experience with TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design: Develop a 6-week syllabus that balances grammar fundamentals with real-world conversational skills and cultural immersion activities.
• Interactive Instruction: Deliver lessons that utilize the "Total Physical Response" (TPR) method or storytelling to keep students engaged without heavy reliance on textbooks.
• Practical Application: Teach "Spanish for the Professional World," helping students understand how bilingualism can enhance their future college and career prospects.
• Classroom Management: Maintain collaborative, low-anxiety environment where students feel comfortable practicing a new language and making mistakes.
• Assessment: Administer mandated Pre- and Post-Tests to measure linguistic growth and cultural knowledge for federal grant reporting.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time