Adult Education Instructor

Recent Jobs; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, LA seeks an adult education instructor to teach classes under the HEP grant, using varied instructional methods for adult learners and diverse skill levels.

The role includes planning lessons, delivering instruction to whole group and small groups, maintaining records in the Student Information System, coordinating testing and registration, and promoting participation in Adult Education programming while upholding confidentiality and LDCC standards of

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach adult education classes using varied instructional methods.
• Plan lessons to meet learning needs and prepare students for HSE tests.
• Deliver instruction to whole group, small groups, and individuals.
• Maintain attendance, progress and other records in the SIS.
• Coordinate registration, testing, and scheduling events.
• Uphold confidentiality of student records and LDCC standards.
• Promote participation in Adult Education programming.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lesson planning

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Student Information System

Job description

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Adult Education

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff (Grant Funded)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching adult education classes using instructional methods geared towards the adult learner in a classroom setting
• Plan lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the high school equivalency tests and/or enhance basic education skills
• Delivers whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to students, using a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques
• Create a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Assure that students who qualify are pre- and post-tested as needed using the TABE Assessment as dictated by DRC and Adult Education guidelines
• Keep daily attendance records and progress reports
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records
• Enter all reportable data, according to policy and procedures, into the approved Student Information System
• Conduct preliminary interviews to determine a student's eligibility for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) grant & refer to the HEP Program Lead if the student is eligible to be certified
• Maintain all HEP paperwork and ensure each qualified HEP student completes the criteria for the program
• Participate and manage registration, testing, and scheduling events
• Establish a positive and trusting relationship with students
• Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and critical thinking skills
• Adhere to regulations set forth regarding confidentiality of student records
• Promote participation of students in all aspects of Adult Education programming
• Maintain clean and professional classroom environment
• Adhere to the LDCC's Standards of Practice
• Any other duties as assigned

Required Education

• An Associate degree or higher
• Strong communication skills, including both written and oral, with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of personalities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years teaching experience

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Equal Opportunity / Disability Statement

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.