Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

More scheduling flexibility

Free gym access for employees and a/de

Discount to Hiersteiner Child Dev. Ctr

Job summary

Johnson County Community College is seeking an Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor for the Workforce Development & Continuing Education department. The position is a non-credit instructor role with a variable schedule and no hybrid option. Starting salary is $26.00 per hour.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and several years of education experience, with strong math and English skills. Responsibilities include individual and small-group instruction, progress reporting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three or more years' experience in education.
• Strong math and English skills; strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to improve learner academic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide learner-centered instruction for basic literacy and math and GED/college readiness.
• Create and monitor individualized education plans for learners.
• Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups; guide ongoing study.
• Engage volunteers to assist with instruction and create progress reports.

Skills

Math skills

English skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Learner-centered instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Johnson County Community College

Position: Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor

Department: Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Type of Position: Non-Credit Instructor

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday, hours vary

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $26.00 per hour

Position Summary

Provide learner-centered instruction for basic literacy and math through high school equivalency/college readiness skills in reading, writing, math computation, applied math, science, and social studies in preparation for taking the 2014 GED® exam. Create individual education plans for each learner and monitor progress toward passing the 2014 GED® exam. Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups. Guide and supervise ongoing study. Engage community volunteers to assist with one-on-one instruction with learners. Create reports and maintain records. Participate in professional development events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three or more years' experience in field of Education.
• Strong math and English skills, Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to improve learner academic skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Elementary or Secondary Education degree.
• K-12 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and instruct adult basic education learners.
• Understanding of the unique needs of adult basic education students.
• Demonstrated ability to create individual education plans designed to prepare adult learners to pass the 2014 GED® exam.
• Previous experience teaching high school equivalency skills to adult learners, preferably GED® preparation.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Non-Credit Instructors

• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator [e-mail], or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: [e-mail].

Disclosure

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [e-mail]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [e-mail].