Adult Education Instructor/Career Coach (Part-time)

State of Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

River Parishes Community College is seeking a part-time Adult Education Instructor to maintain accurate student records and assist incoming students, in person or by phone. You will administer orientation, support basic math, reading, language, and computer skills, and teach up to college level while focusing on College and Career Readiness.

The role emphasizes serving adults in attaining basic skills and English proficiency, with a passion for continuing education and workforce credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, regionally accredited.
• Two years of teaching experience required.
• Satisfactory background check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Orientation, including oral presentation and TABE administration.
• Organize student records for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor minor student attendance to ensure minimum attendance is met.
• Assist current and potential students upon visiting or calling the campus.
• Serve on Adult Education committees as requested by Director or RPCC leadership.
• Maintain accurate student records and data (forms, attendance, etc.).
• Attend staff development and curriculum development meetings.
• Utilize and provide instruction through effective teaching techniques.
• Participate in developing, revising, and monitoring curriculum implementation.
• Provide classroom instruction and feedback using available technology.
• Guide students through assessments and create individualized career plans.
• Complete reports, collect data, and provide information for program monitoring.
• Meet all deadlines and stay current with developments and new technology.
• Participate in campus activities and recruitment.
• Demonstrate commitment to RPCC mission.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Director of Adult Education.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Team player

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

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

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

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.

Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu.

River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at [e-mail] or 225-743-8526. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail] or 225-743-8539. At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).