Literacy Specialist (ESOL for Employment, Career and College Pathways)

About Holyoke Community College :

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Mission : Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values : Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

Provides student-centered ESOL instruction in career and college-focused programs for adult English learners with employment goals. Incorporates digital literacy and students’ goals and individual career paths into instruction.

We are hiring for two programs :

• ESOL Pathways serves high intermediate / advanced-level students in an intensive career pathways program, designed to accelerate adult language learner’s progress towards their next step in college, training or employment. Depending on the track, classes are offered in person in Holyoke or online using Zoom. Students are assigned asynchronous work using Cavnas. Day (9 : 30am-12pm) and evening (6-8 : 30pm) positions available.
• RISE ESOL for Employment serves beginner-level English learners who are caregivers or accessed the emergency shelter system. In partnership with other organizations, this program builds students’ basic English, digital literacy, and career readiness skills leading to employment. Instruction is in person in Springfield, MA . Daytime position available.

In your cover letter, please indicate if you would like to be considered for ESOL Pathways, RISE ESOL for Employment, or both. Please also include information about your availability.

Required Qualifications :

Equivalency Statement :

We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Preferred Qualifications :

Part-Time, Non-Benefitted MCCC Unit Position : Hourly Rate : $35.31 / hour.Hours : 14-18.5 hours / week. Includes paid time for prep and collaboration with colleagues. Contract through June, 2026 with possibilities to extend.Funding : Grant.Anticipated Start Date : December, 2025.

Disability Accommodations :

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check :

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and / or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.