Part-Time Real Estate Instructor

Colibri Group

11d•Remote

About The Position

Colibri Group is seeking part-time Real Estate Instructors to support New Mexico students in online courses offered by Colibri Real Estate. The instructor will become familiar with the pre-licensing course materials and help students understand them by responding to questions through email and other support channels. The position is part-time and contract, with an estimated commitment of 2–10 hours per week; hours may fluctuate. Compensation is hourly and based on hours worked supporting students and completing other position requirements. Instructors must complete the documentation and duties necessary to become a recognized instructor or Instructor of Record, complete required training, and remain current with the school’s technology systems. The role includes reviewing and updating course content when state laws or rules change, and staying attentive to real estate regulatory changes that could affect course content or delivery. Depending on state requirements, an Instructor of Record may also handle course and school approval paperwork, provide formal course-material reviews, permit use of their name and signature on completion certificates, and present course content to the Education Advisory Committee. The instructor must complete the 16-hour Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI) designation through IDECC within four months of contract acceptance and renew it every three years. The school reimburses the costs of obtaining and renewing the designation. The role requires an active New Mexico real estate license and at least 3–5 years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson, broker, or attorney. Previous teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson, broker, or attorney.
Active New Mexico real estate salesperson or broker license.
Complete the required instructor training course, Core Course Instructor Boot Camp, or a suitable Instructor Development Workshop within one year of approval.
Complete the 16-hour CDEI designation through IDECC within four months of contract acceptance and keep it current through renewal every three years.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide the documentation and perform the duties required to become a recognized instructor or Instructor of Record.
Respond to student inquiries received by email, voicemail, and discussion boards.
Reply to students within one business day, preferably within 24 hours, by email or personal phone; personal meetings with students are neither required nor expected.
Review course content and assist with course updates as applicable state laws and rules change.
Complete training and stay current with the school’s technology systems used for student support.
Become familiar with course content and layout.
Complete the 16-hour CDEI designation through IDECC within four months of contract acceptance and renew the designation every three years.
Attend an instructor training course, Core Course Instructor Boot Camp, or suitable Instructor Development Workshop within one year of approval.
File paperwork with the state commission for school approvals and renewals, as applicable to Instructor of Record duties.
File paperwork with the state commission for course approvals and renewals, as applicable to Instructor of Record duties.
Allow the instructor’s name and signature to be used on course completion certificates, as applicable to Instructor of Record duties.
Provide formal reviews of course materials, as applicable to Instructor of Record duties.
Monitor and report real estate commission and regulatory changes that may affect course content or delivery.
Deliver a 15–60 minute presentation before the Education Advisory Committee for each of the three pre-license courses and answer questions about the subject matter.