Adult Education Instructor

Sowela Technical Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

retirement

medical insurance options

supplemental insurances (dental, life

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, LA is seeking an Adult Education Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners. Responsibilities include planning curricula, assessing learners, and supporting them toward high school equivalency goals.

The role focuses on interactive teaching methods, data entry, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to program guidelines and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication required.
• Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach adult education classes using methods suited to adult learners.
• Plan lessons and curriculum based on student needs to pass high school equivalency tests.
• Deliver instruction to whole group, small groups, and individuals with varied materials.
• Maintain attendance records and progress reports.
• Enter data into the student information system according to policy.

Skills

Strong communication

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Adult Education Instructor Job no: 495700 Closes: Work Type: Staff Full-Time Locations: Monroe, LA Categories: Adult Education

College:Louisiana Delta Community College

Department:Adult Education

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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:

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

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.