Adult Education (AEL) Instructor – Project based -79900

St. Charles Community College; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Missouri is seeking a part-time, Project-Based AEL Instructor to teach adult learners studying English. The instructor will manage classes with varying skill levels, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and workforce skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and be certified in Adult Education and Literacy. Position involves evening and possible morning hours, making it suitable for individuals pursuing teaching opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Adult Education and Literacy certification required; this certification can be provided by SCC for the right candidate.
• Strong English grammar skills and ability to teach grammar, vocabulary and employability skills.
• Willingness to work on a grant-funded, part-time project.

Responsibilities

• Instructs adult English language learners in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Prepares students for transition to post-secondary education or workforce training.
• Plans and conducts group instructional activities.
• Prepare materials for volunteers and assign homework.
• Design activities for individual, small group and large groups; document lesson plans.

Skills

Strong English grammar skills

Teaching grammar and vocabulary

Workforce concepts and employability skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Adult Education and Literacy certification

Job description

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society."

The Corporate & Community Development Department at St. Charles Community College is seeking a part-time, Project-Based AEL Instructor. The instructor will be responsible for preparing for, instructing, and managing a class of adult learners studying English at different ability levels. Candidate should have strong English grammar skills and confidence in teaching grammar, vocabulary, workforce concepts and employability skills to students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructs adult English language learners in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Works cooperatively with other agencies to prepare appropriate students for transition to post-secondary education or workforce training.
• Plans and conducts group instructional activities to begin and end at posted class times.
• Prepares materials for volunteers and provides homework for students.
• Plans individual, small group, and large group instructional activities based on individual student needs.
• Documents lesson plans and teaching strategies on Lesson Plan Overview.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Adult Education and Literacy certification required; this certification can be provided by SCC for the right candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous adult education/literacy experience preferred.
• Previous ESL teaching experience preferred.

Applicants: This is a project-based and grant funded. Experience will be considered.

Hours: Wednesday evenings 6-9pm, possibility of Monday and Tuesday mornings, 9am to noon.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.