Adult Education Instructor/Career Coach (Part-time)

River Parishes Community College; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

River Parishes Community College (RPCC) is seeking an Adult Education instructor to support students in achieving basic skills and credentials at the Westside Campus and Iberville Satellite Location. The role includes orientation, maintaining student records, and data reporting for program monitoring.

The position focuses on helping adults improve math, reading, language, and computer skills to attain high school equivalency and/or industry-based credentials, with collaboration across faculty

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Orientation, i.e., oral presentation, TABE administration, etc.
• Organize student records for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor minor student attendance to ensure minimum attendance is completed.
• Assist current and potential students upon visiting or calling the campus.
• Serve on Adult Education and RPCC committees as requested by the Director or RPCC Leadership.
• Maintain accurate student records and data, i.e., forms, attendance, etc.
• Attend staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Utilize and provide direct instruction through innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques.
• Participate in developing, revising, and monitoring the implementation of the curriculum, as needed.
• Provide classroom instruction, feedback, and direct student learning using available technology.
• Guide students through assessments and create an individualized career plan, as needed.
• Complete reports, collect data, and provide information for program monitoring as requested.
• Meet all deadlines.
• Keep abreast of developments, research, and new technology.
• Participate in campus activities and recruitment.
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to the River Parishes Community College Mission.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Time-management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Canvas

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Education concentration

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Position Summary

Maintain accurate student records. Attend to incoming students, in person or via phone. Administer orientation. Demonstrate efficiency with data collection and reporting. Help students improve their basic math, reading comprehension, language, and computer skills to achieve high school equivalency and/or industry-based credentials (IBC) to secure entry-level employment or advance in their current occupation. Develop, deliver, revise, and teach academic instruction up to the college level, focusing on College and Career Readiness. Demonstrate student focus, with a passion for serving adults in attaining basic skills, digital skills, English proficiency, high school equivalency credentials, and encouraging the continuing pursuit of education and/or training.

Supervisor

Director of Adult Education

Compensation

Starting Pay: $25 per hour; 25 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution
• Two years of teaching experience
• Satisfactory background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution with a concentration in Education
• Two years of teaching experience with adult learners over the age of 18

Minimum Skills

• Dependable – punctual
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize tasks – good time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others
• Demonstrate basic skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate proficiency in Canvas
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Physical Demands

Lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

Frequent interaction with staff, students, and the public; Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, and bending

Location

Westside Campus & Iberville Satellite Location

Schedule (part-time position)

Monday through Friday 9 am to 2 pm Or as needed outside this schedule for special events, meetings, or to meet student needs

Essential Functions

• Oversee all aspects of Orientation, i.e., oral presentation, TABE administration, etc.
• Organize student records for accuracy and completeness
• Monitor minor student attendance to ensure minimum attendance is completed
• Assist current and potential students upon visiting or calling the campus
• Serve on Adult Education and RPCC committees as requested by the Director or RPCC Leadership
• Maintain accurate student records and data, i.e., forms, attendance, etc.
• Attend staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities
• Utilize and provide direct instruction through innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques
• Participate in developing, revising, and monitoring the implementation of the curriculum, as needed
• Provide classroom instruction, feedback, and direct student learning using available technology
• Guide students through assessments and create an individualized career plan, as needed
• Complete reports, collect data, and provide information for program monitoring as requested
• Meet all deadlines
• Keep abreast of developments, research, and new technology.
• Participate in campus activities and recruitment
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to the River Parishes Community College Mission
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education