Adult Educator - Spanish Language Arts

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Malcolm X College, part of City Colleges of Chicago, seeks a part-time Adult Educator for Spanish Language Arts within the Adult Education Department. The role focuses on delivering Language Arts instruction to adult learners, using CCC core materials and Brightspace, and aligning with SLOs.

The educator will tailor lessons, assess progress, and support program activities. The position emphasizes collaboration, ongoing professional development, and adherence to policies while serving a diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Master’s Degree in a related subject preferred.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Teaching demonstration may be required at interview.
• ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide Language Arts instruction that supports SLOs for the course.
• Use CCC Adult Education core materials and Brightspace LMS.
• Customize instruction with supplemental materials as appropriate.
• Use course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.
• Share syllabi with students to ensure understanding of expectations.
• Take attendance, monitor enrollment, and submit grades timely.
• Comply with ICCB professional development requirements (12 hours/yr).
• Assist with program registration and orientation as requested.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Brightspace familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

International degree evaluation

ESL instructor training

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

ADULT EDUCATOR - SPANISH LANGUAGE ARTS

ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a part-time Adult Educator -Spanish Language Arts for the Adult Education Department.

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’smost accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobilityand racial equity- empowering all Chicagoans to take part inbuilding a stronger and more just city. The community collegesystem’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

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

An Adult Educator - Language Arts works a part-time schedule and isresponsible for providing instruction in Language Arts to studentsenrolled in the Adult Education program. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highlyeffective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs.Performs related duties as required.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberalarts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on thefollowing core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides Language Arts instruction that supports students inmeeting 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 asBrightspace.
• May customize instruction with supplemental materials asappropriate.
• Uses CCC Adult Education course master syllabus to customizesyllabus for each class.
• Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensureunderstanding of course expectations.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure studentprogress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoingstudent assessments.
• Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention,submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate studentsystem 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 asrequested.
• Attends and participates in staff development and program staffmeetings, as required.
• Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulationsregarding Adult Education policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college oruniversity required, preferably in Adult Education, Education,Elementary or Secondary Education, English, and/or Reading
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/universitypreferred in a related subject, i.e. Adult Education, Curriculumand Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary orSecondary Education, English, Literacy Studies, Reading, orTeaching
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience
• Completion of satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiringcommittee may be required at time of interview
• Completion of ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Trainingwithin second year of hire
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word,Outlook)

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer.

This position is represented by ASFCME 3506.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Malcolm X College has been recognized as a Promising Places to Workin Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by theNational Institute for Staff and Organizational Development(NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting andcelebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community andtechnical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, aleading academic publication.

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staffrecruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and workingenvironments, and meaningful community service and engagementopportunities.

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary: $36.47 per hour