Part Time Instructor Literacy
About the Role
Noncredit ESL or GED instructors deliver instruction within grant-funded, fee-based, or contracted classes. Instructors report to the Assistant Director of Literacy and Job Training and/or the Director of ESL, Literacy and Student Success.
Responsibilities
- Assists in formulating instructional program and aids in curriculum development and improvement
- Maintains a portfolio of work on each student
- Maintains clear records on programs, both for students and program review
- Provides instruction in accordance with LCCC standards and grant/contract specifications where appropriate
- Plans teaching strategies and activities that are appropriate for adult learners
- Provides linkage for students to progress from one educational program to another
- Aids in meeting special needs of students
- Counsels and advises students on an as-needed basis
- Conducts standardized testing (post) on each student
- Motivates and encourages students
- Keeps current on adult education by attending professional development and meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by the director
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or appropriate field
- Experience working with people in an educational setting
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employment may depend on grant funding, contracts, or adequate enrollment.