Adult Education HSE/GED Language Arts Instructor

noriba GmbH; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Illinois is seeking a passionate educator to teach Adult Education classes designed to prepare students for High School Equivalency exams. Responsibilities include providing engaging Language Arts instruction at the Skokie or Des Plaines campus, monitoring student progress, and ensuring compliance with educational regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, with strong technology skills and at least one year of relevant teaching experience. Flexible availability for teaching in-person classes is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience teaching high school equivalency.
• Proficient in Language Arts standards or EBRI preferred.
• Availability for morning and/or evening classes.

Responsibilities

• Provide Language Arts instruction in person at the campus.
• Monitor and report student progress and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical obligations.

Skills

Strong digital and technology skills

Ability to teach in person

Experience teaching high school equivalency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

About Oakton College

Educate. Empower. Transform. Oakton College is a community of learners that fosters inclusive and student-centered culture over 50 years.

Job Description

Seeking a passionate and dedicated educator with strong technology skills to teach Adult Education in-person classes that prepare students to pass their High School Equivalency exams (GED®/HiSet) and transition to college and/or career. The instructor will design and implement educational activities using a variety of teaching strategies to help students achieve their goals, providing a classroom environment that is equitable and inclusive and facilitating active learning and standardized exam success.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Provide direct and engaging Language Arts instruction in person at the Skokie or Des Plaines campus.


• Monitor student progress, report outcomes, and refer students to support services.


• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in education, English, language arts, reading, or related field (Master's preferred)


• At least 1 year of experience teaching high school equivalency and/or developmental English (reading/writing)


• Ability to teach in person in Skokie or Des Plaines


• Strong digital and technology skills


• Working knowledge of Adult Education standards, pathways, and assessments


• Morning and/or evening availability


• Language Arts Standards Proficient or EBRI preferred

Additional Information

Pay rate: $35/hour (additional pay for AE Language Arts Standards Proficient, Specialist, or Master Certification or EBRI Certification)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer