Adjunct Adult Education Instructor

Sowela Technical Community College; Ruston (LA); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 5,235,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College in Ruston, LA is seeking an Adjunct Adult Education Instructor to deliver classes to adult learners and prepare students to pass high school equivalency tests. The position requires an Associate's degree or higher and strong communication skills; a Bachelor's degree and three years of teaching experience are preferred.

You will plan lessons, use TABE assessments, and maintain records in a professional classroom setting.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or higher is required.
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral, with ability to prioritize and work with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach adult education classes using instructional methods geared toward adult learners.
• Plan lessons and curriculum to prepare students for high school equivalency tests or improve basic education skills.
• Deliver whole group, small group, and individualized instruction with diverse materials and techniques.
• Create a conducive classroom environment and maintain student engagement.
• Administer and use TABE assessments as required, and maintain attendance and progress records.
• Enter data into the Student Information System and assist with registration, testing, and scheduling events.
• Maintain professional classroom standards and adhere to LDCC's Standards of Practice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Adjunct Adult Education Instructor Job no: 495767 Closes: Work Type: Staff Part-Time Locations: Ruston, LA Categories: Adult Education

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Adult Education

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 conducive 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 Assessment as dictated by DRC and Adult Education guidelines
• Keep daily attendance records and progress reports
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records
• Enter all reportable data, according to policy and procedures, into the approved Student Information System
• 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
• Adhere to LDCC's Standards of Practice
• Any other duties as assigned

Required Education:

• An Associate's 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

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.