Adult Education (AEL) Instructor – Project based -79900

Project Equity; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is announcing a position for a part-time, Project-Based AEL Instructor at St. Charles Community College. This role includes responsibilities such as teaching adult learners in reading, writing, and math, with a strong focus on providing essential skills needed for success in education and the workforce.

Qualified candidates must have at least a Bachelor's degree and possess Adult Education and Literacy certification, which can be provided by SCC. Experience in adult education is preferred.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is necessary to qualify.
• Adult Education and Literacy certification required; obtainable through SCC.
• Preferred experience in adult education/literacy and ESL teaching.

Responsibilities

• Instruct adult learners in reading, writing, and math.
• Prepare students for transition to post-secondary education or workforce training.
• Conduct group instructional activities and prepare materials.

Skills

Strong math skills

Confidence in teaching reading/language arts

Understanding of workforce concepts

Employability skills education

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 Adult Education and Literacy 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 math, language, and other subjects at different ability levels. Students may be adults learning the English language and/or studying to pass their high school equivalency exam. Candidates should have strong math skills and confidence in teaching reading/language arts, workforce concepts, and employability skills to students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct adult learners in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
• Work cooperatively with other agencies to prepare appropriate students for transition to post‑secondary education or workforce training.
• Plan and conduct group instructional activities to begin and end at posted class times. Prepare materials for volunteers and provide homework for students.
• Plan individual, small group, and large group instructional activities based on individual student needs.
• Document 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 position. Experience will be considered.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.