Adjunct Faculty, Community Education (Serving Youth)

College-of-Lake-Count; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Lake County invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in Community Education Serving Youth. The role focuses on teaching middle and high school programming across CLC campuses, with flexibility for in-person, virtual, or hybrid instruction.

We seek experienced educators with expertise in STEM, manufacturing, or healthcare, and a commitment to accessible, meaningful learning in a community setting. Grayslake campus options and evenings/weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience teaching, coaching, or volunteering with youth.
• Strong subject-matter knowledge and effective communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for advanced and supporting students.
• Clear background check and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach in assigned subjects and levels for youth programs.
• Fulfill administrative requirements and training deadlines.
• Schedule includes days, evenings, and Saturdays; may include multiple campus locations.
• Deliver courses in-person, virtually via Zoom, asynchronously, or a hybrid format.

Skills

Youth education experience

Clear communication

Differentiated instruction

Technology literacy

Education

Gifted Endorsement or Gifted Education degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Enrollment software

Job description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).Information Regarding Working with Students Age 17 or YoungerCandidate must possess and maintain eligibility to work with secondary (high school) and post-secondary students, in-person at all assigned work locations and virtually, in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Illinois School Code and Faith’s Law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer fingerprint-based criminal history records check, employment history review, and any other screening or clearance requirements mandated by state or federal law and applicable school district policies or procedures. Continued employment is subject to maintaining such eligibility and clearances.Position Title:Adjunct Faculty, Community Education (Serving Youth)Job Summary:At the heart of our work is a deep belief that learning should be accessible, meaningful, and rooted in community. Our mission is to empowerindividuals of all ages and backgrounds to grow, connect, and thrive, whether they are exploring new interests, building job skills, orcontinuing their journey as lifelong learners.This position specifically works with our youth programming.Job Description:Community and Workforce Education is seeking innovative and engaging instructors to develop curriculum and teach classes to middle and high school students as part of your growing youth initiatives. These initatives areb dedicated to inspiring intellectual, academic, and social-emotional growth through challenging and stimulating courses offered across all CLC campuses and extension sites. We are especially interested in professionals and educators with expertise in areas such as STEM, manufacturing, and healthcare .If you’re passionate about working with youth and excited to design meaningful, enriching learning experiences, we invite you to apply.Adjunct faculty will:• Develop and teach in the assigned subject(s) and level(s) in new or existing programs.• Fulfill administrative requirements, meet established deadlines and complete required training. Stay current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority as a condition of employment.• Agree to and follow appropriate College and department policies and procedures. Schedule varies. Days, evenings and Saturday hours are possible. Possible class locations include CLC Grayslake Campus, Southlake Campus (Vernon Hills), Lakeshore Campus (Waukegan), Braeloch Facility, CLC Advanced Technology Center (Gurnee) or a CLC extension site located in communities across Lake County.Delivery modes include in-person, virtual live via Zoom, asynchronous, or a hybrid of the aforementioned. In-person is most common.Required QualificationsAt least two years experience teaching, coaching, or volunteering with youth, along with substantiated subject-matter expertise and effective communication skills.Ability to differentiate instruction for both advanced-level students and those needing additional support to include modifying content delivery, rigor, depth/complexity, and higher-order thinking skills.Clear background checkCompetency and/or commitment to learn and use technologies commonly used in instruction at CLC: Microsoft Outlook for all email communications, additional Microsoft applications, common classroom projection technology, Canvas Learning Management System, enrollment software, etc.Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Desired QualificationsGifted Endorsement, Degree in Gifted Education or equivalent Specialized Training Coursework.Proven competency in serving gifted and talented students' social and emotional needs including emotional intensities/empathy, peer relationship challenges, and/or the need for meaning/purpose and skilled in response-techniques to gifted and talented students’ intellectual and development needs, such as twice-exceptional, asynchronous development, and/or perfectionismStrong instructional and curriculum design skills including curriculum compacting, tiering assignments, and project-based learning.Pay$40 - $60/hourFull-Time/Part-Time:Part timeTotal Hours Per Week:5Position Type:FacultyJob Family:Part-Time FacultyPosting Date:09/11/2026Expected Start Date:12/31/2026Compensation Grade:Location:Grayslake CampusDepartment:JM - Community & Workforce Education Services Sub DepartmentEEO Statement:College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.