Part-Time Adult Education Instructor

About the role

The Adult Education Instructor provides instruction to adult learners of varying academic levels, creates and maintains a dynamic and innovative learning environment, and delivers learner-centered instruction to prepare adults to enhance their basic skills, complete the HSE exam, and become career and college ready.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in determining educational and vocational goals.
• Administers standardized reading, math, and language evaluations.
• Participates in registration and student advisement sessions.
• Maintains accurate attendance and scholastic records of students.
• Conducts diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to inform instruction and measure student learning.
• Provides instructional methods designed for a variety of learning styles.
• Develops an appropriate Plan of Instruction (POI) for each adult learner identifying objectives or skills where the learner demonstrated non- or partial mastery.
• Provides continuous feedback and adjusts instruction to maximize student learning.
• Collaborates with team members to develop and monitor instructional action plans.
• Works cooperatively with administrative staff to ensure curriculum aligns with College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education.
• Administers and interprets appropriate placement and diagnostic tests.
• Effectively utilizes technology to enhance student learning and increase student progress.
• Maintains usage of formal and informal assessment data to monitor and document student progress.
• Works closely with the College and Career Navigator to address student needs and progress.
• Participates in 30 hours of staff development through state-wide conferences, regional workshops, or local in-service training.
• Assists with recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Compiles and submits monthly enrollment reports.
• Collects LACES data and submits/inputs in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicates, cooperates with, and supports other college personnel in daily activities.
• Participates in EMCC and divisional staff meetings.
• Assists with and fulfills other duties assigned by the AE Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education (Master’s degree preferred).
• 2 years of relevant work experience in a comparable/related position.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and instruct adult learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of success working with students, pre-college through higher education.
• Experience teaching adult education/HSE and college readiness preparation.
• Experience working with socially, economically, culturally, and/or academically disadvantaged populations.

Other Requirements

• Supports the College mission implicitly and explicitly in the daily execution of all duties and responsibilities.
• Actively participates in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program.
• Participates in Institutional Effectiveness activities.
• Represents the College in a professional manner as evidenced by dress, demeanor, and the discharge of daily responsibilities.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned by the President and/or supervisor.