Adult Education Instructor & Tutor

About the role

We seek instructors and tutors to support the College’s Adult Education program in Normal, Pontiac, and Lincoln, Illinois. These positions are essential to the College’s vision of leading our community to lifelong learning and success by serving a diverse population of adult learners, including traditionally underserved students and those working to advance their educational goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction to prepare students for the High School Equivalency exam
• Teach content areas including math, language arts, science, social studies, U.S. and Illinois Constitution, and career planning
• Plan and deliver instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening for Functional English as a Second Language (FESL) & Academic English Language Program (AELP) Instructors
• Engage learners of varying skill levels and backgrounds
• Incorporate U.S. culture and career readiness into instruction
• Provide instructional support to individuals or small groups under the direction of the classroom instructor
• Reinforce lesson content to promote independent student learning
• Present targeted lessons aligned with student skill levels
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Maintain confidentiality of student information

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree for Instructors
• Bachelor's Degree for Lead Tutor
• High school diploma or equivalent for Peer Tutor
• Ability to engage learners of varying skill levels and backgrounds
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based tools
• Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism under pressure
• Ability to perform duties in a confidential manner
• Availability to be present on campus as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching certification and/or master's degree in adult education or related field (Instructor roles)
• Experience working inclusively with groups of individuals from multicultural and underserved backgrounds
• Successful teaching or tutoring experience, especially with adult populations

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Heather Huckstadt-Gonzalez, Associate Dean of Adult Education, at Heather.Huckstadt@Heartland.edu

Application Process

The review of applications will be ongoing. Selected applicants will be contacted directly by Adult Education staff to participate in an interview.

About the College

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution. HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.