Employment Opportunities

The Durango and Cortez Adult Education Center has been providing essential education programs in the greater Durango region for over 37 years. Learners rely on us for affordable educational programs to help them reach their employment or educational goals. Our participants range in age from 17 to over 70 years old. The entire staff at the DAEC is highly motivated and we take pride in our students’ success. This requires each staff member to be committed to our mission and the people we serve.

Are You a Good Fit for Our Education Center?

If you are interested in a challenging, rewarding and multi-faceted employment opportunity, this might be the place for you. We seek candidates who are:

• Committed: Strong belief in the work we do is absolutely crucial for each member of our team.

• Service-oriented: The desire to help others with their immediate and long-term needs. You will be interacting with learners, teachers and volunteers on a daily basis. You will be key in helping our students feel supported.

• Professional: We are role models for our learners and we maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Adaptable: We are all available to assist with student and organizational needs as they arise and are solved throughout the day.

Part-Time ESL Adult Educator – Durango Site

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The Durango/Cortez Adult Education Center seeks an experienced educator to join our team of caring and dedicated staff. Our English language classes incorporate reading, writing, listening and pronunciation with a focus on the language needed for work and life. Our rigorous curriculum integrates technology, civics education, and workforce preparation.

Location: Durango site

Schedule: 13 hours per week include:

• Teaching Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-8:00 p.m.

• Starting August 17th, 2026

• One hour of paid prep time for every three hours taught

• 1 hour for biweekly meetings

• Up to sixteen paid hours per school year allotted for professional development.

Compensation:

• $23-$25/hour.

• Paid time off.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach standards-based English instruction to non-native English speakers while integrating technology skills

• Apply differentiation techniques, small group strategies, and problem-solving approaches to develop critical thinking and high student achievement

• Maintain individual confidentiality of student files and information in all forms of communication

• Perform formative and summative assessment, record-keeping, and reporting duties as required by DAEC and the Colorado Department of Education

• Responsible for recording daily attendance in state database

• Provide guidance to volunteer tutors regarding curriculum, teaching methods, and materials

• Collaborate with ESL team in program improvement efforts

• Attend professional development, trainings, and in-services as required by the Colorado

Department of Education or Program Director

• Light cleaning of classroom (whiteboard, tables, vacuum, & garbage)

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and prefer teacher certification (teaching credential, TEFL, TESL, TESOL, etc. need not be current)

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience, preferably in language instruction

• Willingness to obtain Colorado Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABEA) within 3

years of hire

• Experience working with and deep compassion for diverse, marginalized, or vulnerable

populations

• Technology skills and experience with educational software, Microsoft Office, and a

willingness to learn new technology to improve student learning

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work on a team

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the

Durango/Cortez Adult Education Center

• Flexibility and compassion are essential in all facets of this position

• Bilingual English/Spanish beneficial

To apply, please email a complete application package (cover letter, resume, and a list of three references) to: David Scott at info@durangoadulted.org

Please indicate what position/s applying for in cover letter.

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