AEL Instructor Part-time (Grant-funded)

Collin College; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College seeks an instructor to provide educational instruction in Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) non-credit courses, covering ESL, RLAD, and Math/Science per syllabus and grant schedule. Schedules may include day, evening, weekend, and online offerings.

This 100% grant-funded role requires knowledge of Canvas, Teams, and Zoom, and a commitment to Collin College's mission and core values. Bachelor's degree and teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of one year proven work experience training/teaching adults.
• Proficiency with Canvas, Teams and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Review student assessments and set goals within the first week.
• Track student hours in TEAMS.
• Integrate approved Distance Learning Curriculum when applicable.
• Complete daily class attendance rosters and document absences.
• Maintain familiarity with textbooks, materials, and teaching tools.
• Revise course content and teaching methods to stay current.
• Submit staff forms on time and follow timelines.
• Notify supervisor of student support needs and document referrals.

Skills

Educational instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Canvas

Teams

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Location

2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074

Job Summary

Provide educational instruction to students in Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) non-credit courses in any of the following areas: English as a Second Language, Reasoning through Language Arts and Social Studies, Math and Science in accordance with course syllabus, grant schedule and college mission. Schedules may include day, evening, weekend, and online offerings.

This position is 100% grant-funded. Therefore, continuation of the position will be contingent upon continued external funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review student assessments/testing, and educational/vocational goal setting for all assigned students within the first week of attendance.
• Assist with tracking students hours in the Texas Educating Adults Management System (TEAMS).
• Integrate approved Distance Learning Curriculum in the classroom when applicable.
• Complete daily class attendance rosters and accurately document student absences.
• Maintain familiarity with current course textbooks, classroom materials, teaching aids, and teaching techniques.
• Revise course content, teaching methodology, and technology to maintain currency and relevance relative to courses within the discipline.
• Complete and submit all staff-related forms in accordance with directed timeline requirements.
• Immediately notify supervisor of any and all support services that students may need, document referrals made and respect confidentiality in discussing student matters with staff and volunteers.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of and adhere to College Mission, procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge or experience using the Cambridge Ventures curriculum a plus Microsoft Office skills Ability to use Canvas, Teams, and Zoom

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution and minimum of one (1) year proven work experience training/teaching adults.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation Type: Hourly Employment Type: Part time Compensation: $32.96 Hourly

Collin College Equal Opportunity Statement

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. Collin College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Dear Job Seekers, Thank you for your interest in a position at Collin College!

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Benefits

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