English and Spanish as a Second Language Coordinator (ESL/SSL)

The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we proudly offer resources such as a maker space, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place for all staff and patrons. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.

We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide more than 500,000 yearly visitors opportunities to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services.

Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always on-going. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences, and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas, and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.

Job Summary: The Boulder Public Library District is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, dedicated, and sensitive culturally diverse English and Spanish Second Language Program Coordinator to oversee the delivery and administration of our language classes and programs. The primary responsibilities of the Program Coordinator involve building the ESL and SSL curriculum, teaching ESL classes, overseeing and/or teaching SSL classes, recruiting and supporting adult learners, and managing the program's logistics and administrative needs. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish and is passionate about adult education, literacy, community engagement, and fostering a welcoming learning environment for a diverse population.

The English and Spanish as a Second Language Program aims to offer literacy language acquisition and development at no cost to support the needs of many in our community.

This is a 40-hour, non-exempt, at-will role. An ideal applicant will be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and sometimes weekends, to support programs and outreach. The exact schedule for this role will depend on classes.

Essential Functions

Instruction and Program Delivery (50%):

• Design and teach engaging and effective ESL and SSL classes for adult learners of varying proficiency levels.
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans aligned with learners” needs, program goals, and best practices in language acquisition.
• Use technology and multimedia resources to enhance teaching methods.
• Conduct assessments to measure learners” progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
  
  

Community Engagement and Recruitment (15%):

• Actively recruit adult learners from diverse backgrounds, including outreach to underserved communities.
• Foster partnerships with local organizations and community groups to promote the program and build enrollment.
• Create and distribute marketing materials to raise awareness of the program.
  
  

Administrative and Logistical Management (20%):

• Oversee the program schedule, including coordinating class times and locations.
• Reserve class spaces, add classes to the library”s calendar, and update the program”s website.
• Manage registration processes and maintain accurate attendance and progress records.
• Prepare and submit reports on program outcomes and metrics to stakeholders.
• Maintain the program budget, track expenditures, and procure necessary materials.
  
  

Support and Collaboration (15%):

• Provide guidance and support to program participants, helping them set and achieve personal language learning goals.
• Collaborate with other library staff and community partners to integrate language programming into broader initiatives.
• Train, supervise, and mentor volunteers and/or part-time instructors who assist with program delivery.
  
  

Health And Wellness Benefits

• Group medical, dental, and vision benefits to employees who work 20 hours or more per week
• Lifestyle Spending Account for all benefit-eligible employees
• Employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid employee assistance program for employees and their household members
• Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts for all benefit-eligible employees
• Voluntary, employee-paid, group accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans for all benefit-eligible employees
• Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee”s child or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care
• Infant at Work Program
  
  

Time-off Benefits

• 80 hours of paid sick leave per year for employees who work 20 hours or more per week
• 12 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Time off for jury duty, bereavement, and voting
• Pet adoption leave
• New grandparent leave
  
  

Helping Your Future

• Public Employee Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA) Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
• PERA 401(k) Plan
• Tuition reimbursement program and student debt repayment assistance
• Paid training and professional development
  
  

Library Perks

• Easy access to unlimited resources-including books, movies, programs, digital technology and more
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor”s degree in Education, Language Instruction, Linguistics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching ESL and SSL, coordinating programs, working with volunteers, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Cultural competency and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, especially in the context of adult education.
• Proficiency with technology, including virtual meeting platforms and educational software, skills using Microsoft Office, managing databases and various technology tools, and ability to learn and manage volunteer database/management systems.
• Proved ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, create strategic relationships with key partner organizations, and learn about community needs to design and improve programming.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and sometimes weekends, to support programs and outreach.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master”s degree in a relevant field or a TESOL/TEFL certification.
• Experience in community outreach or marketing.
• Familiarity with library systems and resources.
  
  

Working Conditions

Light work in an office environment and periodic meetings and outreach in the community at community organizations” offices and events. Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Performing repetitive motions and grasping, lifting, and/or raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects. Seeing, hearing, and speaking are required.

Please apply by February 24th, 2025, at 4 pm. We anticipate holding interviews for this position beginning the following week.

Application Accommodations

BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community, and jobs are one great way for us to do this. Please tell us if you need accommodation for a disability to apply for this position.

Examples could include a paper copy of the application, emailing the interview questions to you in advance via email, or reading the application to an applicant with visual impairment. This is not an exhaustive list.

Please Note a Few Things

• If you need more time to fill out anything on the application, we recommend you fill out the answers on a word processing document or a text file. The system times out after 30 minutes and does not retain your information. Having it in a Word processing document will help if you must copy and paste the information into the application.
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Reach us at hr@boulderlibrary.org, and we will work with you to see if we can accommodate you.

Salary Description Hiring range: $25.32 to $28.49 per hour