Location: Yonkers, NY Category: Adjunct Positions - Teaching Faculty Posted On: Mon Oct 21 2024 Job Description: The Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC), a division of Westchester Community College, is seeking experienced, energetic, innovative, results oriented professionals to join its team. Located in Yonkers, NY, this non-traditional adult education institution provides tuition-free academic and vocational training to eligible underserved adults seeking to develop basic academic and vocational skills competencies and credentials needed for enrollment in college and/or entry into the workforce. RESPONSIBILITIES: Seeking energetic and engaging Adjunct Faculty to teach CPR in Spanish to students enrolled in the Home Health Aide (HHA) program. The incumbent(s) will communicate in English with WEOC's RN Director Coordinator on teaching expectations and course content. The incumbent(s) will provide classroom instruction in Spanish in basic life support training to prepare future healthcare professionals to respond appropriately when they encounter life-threatening emergencies and respond to choking and other obstruction incidents. The incumbent(s) will be available to answer student questions in Spanish. The incumbent(s) will also evaluate students' work and provide written and verbal feedback in Spanish. Successful candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population and have the ability to work effectively with students who have barriers to employment. Classes may be offered days or evenings. Job Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in a health sciences field from a recognized college or university with one year of practical experience in that field. The candidate must also be certified as a CPR instructor through AHA or another professional organization. The successful candidates must be able to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish. The ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention, experience teaching remotely, and experience using an LMS are also required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching adult learners and at-risk populations strongly preferred; highly organized and detail oriented. Additional Information: POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2024 SALARY & BENEFITS: $82.57 per hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.