Adjunct Faculty, Community Education – Serving Youth

Jobtailor; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated educator to develop and deliver curriculum for middle and high school students across multiple programs. The role emphasizes differentiation to meet diverse learner needs and to support gifted education initiatives.

The position requires collaboration with colleagues, adherence to district policies, and the ability to conduct classes across in-person, online, and hybrid formats. A background check and ongoing compliance training are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience teaching, coaching, or volunteering with youth.
• Substantiated subject-matter expertise.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for advanced-level students and students needing additional support.
• Clear background check.
• Competency with Microsoft Outlook and Canvas LMS.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Eligibility to work with secondary and post-secondary students.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and teach classes to middle and high school students.
• Develop and teach assigned subjects and levels in new or existing programs.
• Support youth initiatives focused on intellectual, academic, and social-emotional growth.
• Fulfill administrative requirements and meet deadlines.
• Complete required training including Title IX and Clery Act compliance where applicable.
• Follow College and department policies and procedures.
• Teach in-person, virtual live via Zoom, asynchronous, or hybrid delivery modes.
• Work varied schedules, including days, evenings, and Saturdays.
• Teach at assigned campuses or virtually.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Differentiated Instruction

Gifted Education

Education

Gifted Endorsement

Specialized Training Coursework

Title IX Responsible Employee Training

Clery Act Campus Security Authority Training

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Applications

Enrollment Software

Virtual Learning Platforms

Job description

Teaching Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and teach classes to middle and high school students
• Develop and teach assigned subjects and levels in new or existing programs
• Support youth initiatives focused on intellectual, academic, and social-emotional growth
• Fulfill administrative requirements and meet established deadlines
• Complete required training and maintain compliance training, including Title IX Responsible Employee and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority training
• Follow College and department policies and procedures
• Teach through in-person, virtual live via Zoom, asynchronous, or hybrid delivery modes
• Work varied schedules, including possible days, evenings, and Saturdays
• Teach at assigned CLC campuses, extension sites, or virtually

Requirements

• At least two years experience teaching, coaching, or volunteering with youth
• Substantiated subject-matter expertise
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction for advanced-level students and students needing additional support
• Clear background check
• Competency and/or commitment to learn and use Microsoft Outlook, additional Microsoft applications, classroom projection technology, Canvas Learning Management System, and enrollment software
• Ability to work effectively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, abilities, and backgrounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Eligibility to work with secondary and post-secondary students in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Successful completion of post-offer fingerprint-based criminal history records check, employment history review, and other required screenings or clearances
• Desired: Gifted Endorsement, Degree in Gifted Education, or equivalent Specialized Training Coursework
• Desired: Competency serving gifted and talented students’ social and emotional needs
• Desired: Strong instructional and curriculum design skills, including curriculum compacting, tiering assignments, and project-based learning

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and instructional design, with a focus on differentiated instruction for diverse student needs. Proficient in utilizing technology for teaching and maintaining compliance with educational regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Curriculum Development
• Differentiated Instruction
• Microsoft Outlook
• Canvas Learning Management System
• Gifted Education

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Instructional Strategies
• Project-Based Learning
• Tiering Assignments
• Classroom Projection Technology
• Subject-Matter Expertise
• Compliance Training
• Teaching Experience
• Youth Coaching
• Social-Emotional Learning

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Relationship Building
• Cultural Competence
• Adaptability
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Gifted Endorsement
• Specialized Training Coursework
• Title IX Responsible Employee Training
• Clery Act Campus Security Authority Training

Industry Keywords

• Secondary Education
• Post-Secondary Education
• Youth Initiatives
• Diverse Cultures
• Educational Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Zoom
• Microsoft Applications
• Enrollment Software
• Virtual Learning Platforms