Adjunct Adult Education Instructor

Recent Jobs; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Background check

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe invites applications for an adult education instructor in a part-time, grant-funded role. You will support HEP-related activities and deliver instruction to adult learners in a classroom setting.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or higher (bachelor’s preferred), demonstrates strong communication skills, and has teaching experience. Responsibilities include lesson planning, attendance recording, testing coordination, and student support.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to plan lessons for culturally diverse, multi-skill level students.
• Experience delivering instruction in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach adult education classes using instruction tailored to adult learners.
• Plan lessons and curriculum to prepare students for high school equivalency tests.
• Deliver whole group, small group, and individualized instruction with diverse methods.

Skills

Strong communication

Diverse learners

Classroom management

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Adult Education

Type of Appointment: Part time - Regular

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for teaching adult education classes using instructional methods geared towards the adult learner in a classroom setting


• Plan lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the high school equivalency tests and/or enhance basic education skills


• Delivers whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to students, using a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques


• Create a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students


• Assure that students who qualify are pre- and post-tested as needed using the TABE 11 and 12 Assessment as dictated by DRC and Adult Education guidelines


• Keep daily attendance records and progress reports


• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records


• Conduct preliminary interviews to determine a student’s eligibility for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) grant & refer to the HEP Program Lead if the student is eligible to be certified


• Maintain all HEP paperwork and ensure each qualified HEP student completes the criteria for the program


• Participate and manage registration, testing, and scheduling events


• Establish a positive and trusting relationship with students


• Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and critical thinking skills


• Adhere to regulations set forth regarding confidentiality of student records


• Promote participation of students in all aspects of Adult Education programming


• Maintain clean and professional classroom environment

Required Education

• An Associate degree or higher


• Strong communication skills, including both written and oral, with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of personalities

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree


• Three (3) years teaching experience

NOTE: This position is a grant funded position, and the continuation of the position is dependent upon funding availability. Continuation is based on the program meeting state and federal benchmarks.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2024 Central Daylight Time

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