Spanish Conversation Facilitator (Part-time)

Hourly Rate

$16.00 - $19.25/hour

Not Eligible for Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Monday -Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm; Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Hours vary on student(s) need: up to 25 hours a month

Campus Statement

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) has been making high-quality, affordable education accessible in The West Valley since 1992. As a member of the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD), one of the largest and oldest community college districts in the United States, EMCC has driven personal and professional growth to help students achieve their goals. With smaller class sizes; lower costs; in-person, online, and hybrid learning options; and support focused on the unique educational and personal needs of our students, EMCC has been able to provide the associate degrees and professional certificates needed to help students and the community thrive. Located in one of the fastest-growing regions of the county, EMCC enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is planned to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students.

Job Summary

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Spanish Conversation Facilitator in the Academic Success Center. The Spanish Conversation Facilitator supports non-dual, hybrid, and online sections of SPA 101 and 102. This role leverages technology-enhanced operations to foster student engagement, build persistence, and improve retention through consistent academic touchpoints.

Additional Information

Job end date: 5/14/2027

Essential Functions

70% - Facilitate 15-minute synchronous proficiency interviews during critical milestone windows (weeks 3-4, 7-8, 11-12, and 14-15). Lead small-group sessions (up to 4 students) in high-intensity, output-specific real-life simulations to apply learning from Canvas modules.

20% - Record reusable Canvas Studio videos aligned with weekly learning outcomes for integration into the standard RoaryGram announcements.

10% - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Desired Qualifications

• Native or near native fluency in Spanish to facilitate real-world, performance-based oral assessments and provide explicit pronunciation modeling.
• Technical proficiency with Learning Management Systems. Canvas, Studio, WebEx, Google Meet, Google suite. Title II compliance awareness for digital asset production is a plus.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or facilitating learning in a college setting.

Special Working Conditions

• This position is 100% in person

• Able to commit to a schedule of up to 25 hours per month to support online and hybrid Spanish students.

How to Apply

The applicant is required to submit a resume AND cover letter showing how they meet the minimum and desired qualifications.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Publish monthly oral schedule for synchronous student conversation signups .
• Publish weekly study session (asynchronous) videos demonstrating key learning outcomes .
• Utilize ACTFL Proficiency Standards and Can-Do Statements to guide performance-based task assessments.
• Facilitate drop in hybrid conversation circles throughout the term.

Posting Close Date

Must apply on or before 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, October 29, 2026 to be considered

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.