Adult Education Instructor Pool – High School Equivalency

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College is seeking a part-time Academic and Career Education (ACE) Instructor to teach High School Equivalency courses. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies, and applicants must be committed to serving a diverse college community.

This position involves teaching and providing effective instruction, attending required meetings, and maintaining accurate records of student attendance.

Work hours may vary based on teaching schedule. Candidates should be able to facilitate learning for diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be committed to serving a diverse college community.
• Ability to facilitate learning environments for linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to required meetings and professional development trainings.
• Teach assigned courses, following the official course guidelines.
• Provide effective instruction in High School Equivalency subjects.

Skills

Knowledge of Academic and Career instructional methodology

Ability to plan and implement effective High School Equivalency instruction

Fluent in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies

Job description

Compensation: Based on Adult Education Instructor Pay Schedule. Compensation Type: Salary. Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2.25.

Under general supervision and with department established practice and expectation, part-time Academic and Career Education (ACE) Instructors teach assigned courses in accordance with ACE Program curriculum guidelines and fulfill the responsibilities outlined below. Applicants must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Part-time positions in the Adult Education Department are hired via contract each semester. This role will be required to work on-site at Santa Fe Community College.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to required Beginning and End of Semester meetings, cohort meetings and participate in professional development trainings.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official course guidelines and using approved learning materials.
• Provide effective instruction in High School Equivalency subjects (Reading Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, or Science), College and Career Standards (CCRS), workforce preparation skills, academic skills, test taking skills, and digital literacy skills to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve learning objectives.
• Strive for minimum 65% student retention and 45% Measurable Skills Gains.
• Respond to and incorporate feedback from ACE Administrators regarding best practices in the classroom based on observations and trainings.
• Assist with student registration, placement, and advising as assigned.
• Start all classes on time, as scheduled, and teach for their full duration each session for total contact hours per semester unless in case of reduced hours due to weather and holidays.
• Follow ACE Program procedures for what to do in case of needed absence.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance for each class session and submit completed attendance reports and end of semester documents to administrative staff by stated deadlines.
• Initiate follow-up procedures, including making phone calls, for students who miss classes.
• Follow procedures for entering grades in LACES and Banner databases at the end of each semester.
• Evaluate student performance via formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, administer HSE Practice tests, advise students on progress and communicate registration recommendations for each student to ACE Program Coordinator.
• Understand about department, college, and community resources relevant to ACE students and convey information to students when appropriate.
• Remain current with AE and SFCC programs and community resources, as there may be changes each semester.
• Make recommendations for improvement to the ACE Program by evaluating course content, student needs, and instructional methods and assist in development of curriculum, and assessment materials.
• Return all borrowed materials to the ACE offices at the end of the semester.
• Communicate proactively and promptly with the ACE Program Administrators and instructors, both in person and electronically, in order to maintain an effective and responsive ACE Program.

Knowledge of Academic and Career instructional methodology, assessment, materials, and digital technologies.

Ability to plan and implement effective High School Equivalency classroom and online instruction.

Ability to facilitate learning environments for linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse student population.

Ability to use technology for instructional and administrative functions and to meet deadlines for administrative and funding requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies.
• Higher degree education than required may be substituted for relevant experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish to teach Spanish High School Equivalency.

Working Conditions

The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally may lift up to 25 pounds.

Physical Demands

• Standing — 45%
• Walking — 35%
• Sitting — 20%
• Driving — 0%
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Hours

Work Hours: Depending on teaching schedule/assignment.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

ADA Statement

SFCC is an EOE and affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.