Adult Educator - Mathematics - Part-time

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,448 - 59,033; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a part-time Adult Educator – Mathematics for Malcolm X College's Adult Education Department. The role involves providing instruction in Mathematics, customizing syllabi, and assessing student progress. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have teaching or tutoring experience.

The position offers a competitive pay of $36.47 per hour and supports a diverse range of adult students striving for educational advancement. Join us in making a difference in adult education!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education or Mathematics Education.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides Mathematics instruction to adult students.
• Customizes syllabi and assesses student progress.
• Complies with professional development requirements.

Skills

Teaching and/or tutoring experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education or related field

Master’s Degree in related subject

Job description

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a part‑time Adult Educator – Mathematics for the Adult Education Department.

Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a High School Diploma (GED) certificate, prepare for the citizenship test, or gain knowledge for transition to college and career pathways.

An Adult Educator – Mathematics works a part‑time schedule and is responsible for providing instruction in Mathematics to students enrolled in the Adult Education program. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

• Provides Mathematics instruction that supports students in meeting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that course.
• Uses CCC Adult Education core materials designed for each course, including those in the Learning Management System, such as Brightspace.
• May customize instruction with supplemental materials as appropriate.
• Uses CCC Adult Education course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.
• Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of course expectations.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoing student assessments.
• Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention, submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.
• Complies with ICCB professional development requirements, including completing 12 required PD hours each fiscal year.
• Assists with program registration and orientation as requested.
• Attends and participates in staff development and program staff meetings, as required.
• Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education and/or Mathematics Education.
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university preferred in a related subject, i.e. Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, or Mathematics Education.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Completion of satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee may be required at time of interview.
• Completion of ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

When applying, please attach your unofficial transcripts and include any scholarship work, publications, committee work, and other relevant engagements in your cover letter.

Malcolm X College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

This position is represented by AFSCME 3506.

Salary: $36.47 per hour.