Adult Educator - PT

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking qualified Part-Time Adult Educators to instruct students in Adult Basic Education, GED, and ESL at multiple offsite locations. The role emphasizes effective teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs and to promote critical thinking and problem solving.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the college mission, experience presenting engaging lessons, and the ability to collaborate with staff and administrators.

Qualifications

• B.S., B.A. from a regionally accredited university in a discipline appropriate to instructional subject.
• M.Ed., M.A., or M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching, Reading, Mathematics, Educational Policy, Literacy Studies, Adult Education, Secondary Education or Elementary Education.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider (e.g. ECE, WES).
• Official transcript(s) reflect sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach the assigned course.
• Submit sample lesson plans, syllabi and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy and adult learning practices.
• Knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
• Completed satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee.
• Have availability to teach in our offsite locations.

Responsibilities

• Takes attendance and monitors class enrollment.
• Assists with program registration.
• Participates in staff development programs as required.
• Develops class syllabi and appropriate class materials and curriculum for class instruction.
• Evaluates student progress and extra instruction needs; refers student to tutoring as needed.
• Administers progress tests to students and assigns grades based on test results.
• Prepares reports to senior management regarding test scores, student participation, and student progress.
• Keeps abreast of state rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
• Stays abreast of the pedagogy of teaching and adjusts teaching methods accordingly.
• Attends regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managers and Coordinators to receive information regarding program policies and procedures.

Education

B.S./B.A. in subject area

M.Ed./M.A./M.S. in Curriculum/Instruction

International degree evaluation

Official transcripts showing relevant coursework

Teaching demonstration

Available to teach at offsite locations

Job description

ADULT EDUCATOR - PT

Daley’s Adult Education Department is currently seeking qualifiedPart-Time Adult Educators to provide instruction to studentsenrolled in areas such as Adult Basic Education (ABE), GeneralEducation Development (GED) with focus on Math or Language Arts,and English as a Second Language (ESL).

Daley seeks an Adult Educator with a passion for teaching andlearning, along with a strong commitment to the mission and idealsof the community college. The ideal candidate will havedemonstrated success in the classroom by developing and usinghighly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverseneeds; promotes the acquisition and application of knowledge andthe development of critical and creative thinking and problemsolving skills; in addition, engage in and model intellectualcuriosity and express passion for learning in general.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes attendance and monitors class enrollment.


• Assists with program registration.


• Participates in staff development programs asrequired.


• Develops class syllabi and appropriate class materials andcurriculum for class instruction.


• Evaluates student progress and extra instruction needs; refersstudent to tutoring as needed.


• Administers progress tests to students and assigns grades basedon test results.


• Prepares reports to senior management regarding test scores,student participation, and student progress.


• Keeps abreast of state rules and regulations regarding AdultEducation policies.


• Stays abreast of the pedagogy of teaching and adjusts teachingmethods accordingly.


• Attends regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managersand Adult Education Coordinators to receive information regardingprogram policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• B.S., B.A. from a regionally accredited university/college in adiscipline appropriate to instructional subject, preferablyEnglish, Mathematics, Reading, Elementary or Secondary Education,Social Science, Science, History, ABE/GED Education, and/orEducation required.


• M.Ed., M.A., or M.S. from a regionally accrediteduniversity/college in Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching,Reading, Mathematics, Educational Policy, Literacy Studies, AdultEducation, Secondary Education or Elementary Educationpreferred.


• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider (e.g.E.C.E., W.E.S., etc.).


• Official transcript(s) reflect sufficient subject-relevantcoursework to teach the assigned course.


• Submit sample lesson plans, syllabi and/or teaching portfoliothat reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computerliteracy and adult learning practices.


• Knowledge of current adult education classroom assessmenttechniques.


• Completed satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiringcommittee.


• Have availability to teach in our offsite locations.

More information: This position is represented by the Local 3506AFSCME

Adult Educators - 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Thursday,and from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

*Specific shifts will be assigned based on course needed, due to enrollment

"To Be Announced" (TBA) assignments are distributed withcomplete details to all Adult Education educators. This allows themthe opportunity to review and apply for assignments relevant toAdult Educator’s expertise and interest.

The starting pay for this position is $41.23/ hourly. The rate paidis in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement. Benefitsinformation is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!

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