College & Career Readiness Instructor (Part-Time)

Vance-Granville Community College; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance-Granville Community College is seeking an Instructor for College and Career Readiness to teach CCR classes, maintain records, develop lesson plans, and evaluate student outcomes. The role requires applying instructional materials and technology, and serving on committees as needed.

You will assess students, develop CCR curricula, and adapt instruction to varied learning styles, while upholding confidentiality and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in reading, language, and math and previous teaching experience, or previous teaching experience in Adult Education or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in reading, language, and math and previous teaching experience, or previous teaching experience in Adult Education or related field

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline and make subject matter relevant.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate. Employ available instructional technology, i.e., the Internet, distance education courses, interactive technology, when appropriate.
• Provide formal and informal assessment of each student to determine appropriate initial basic skills placement level. Pre-test and post-test each student at least once per academic year.
• Develop and implement curriculum for CCR students.
• Provide instruction that reflects varied learning styles of CCR students.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Select appropriate materials for the instructional environment.
• Maintain organized student class records that represent accurate and current class attendance, student academic performance, progress, and contact hours.
• Submit accurate and complete documents related to the instruction of CCR (this includes but is not limited to LEIS documents, class rosters and attendance reports) at the end of each semester or term to the CCR administration.
• Implement innovative techniques to retain students until educational goals are attained.
• Engage in a program(s) of professional development.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Retain and maintain retention practices for program growth.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the College, division, and program administrators.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Coordinator or Director of CCR.

Education

Associate’s Degree in reading, language, and math

Bachelor’s Degree in reading, language, and math

Job description

In accordance with the organizational chart and overall plan of Vance-Granville Community College, the Instructor, College and Career Readiness reports to the Coordinator/Director of College and Career Readiness (CCR). The Instructor, CCR is responsible for teaching assigned classes; assisting with all instructional activities such as maintaining class records, syllabi, objectives, tests, and contextualized lesson plans; developing, maintaining, and evaluating educational materials; assessing student learning outcomes and demonstrating the use of the results to make improvements to the course/program; maintaining posted office hours; and participating as a member of assigned institutional committees.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline and make subject matter relevant.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate. Employ available instructional technology, i.e., the Internet, distance education courses, interactive technology, when appropriate.
• Provide formal and informal assessment of each student to determine appropriate initial basic skills placement level. Pre-test and post-test each student at least once per academic year.
• Develop and implement curriculum for CCR students.
• Provide instruction that reflects varied learning styles of CCR students.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Select appropriate materials for the instructional environment.
• Maintain organized student class records that represent accurate and current class attendance, student academic performance, progress, and contact hours.
• Submit accurate and complete documents related to the instruction of CCR (this includes but is not limited to LEIS documents, class rosters and attendance reports) at the end of each semester or term to the CCR administration.
• Implement innovative techniques to retain students until educational goals are attained.
• Engage in a program(s) of professional development.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Retain and maintain retention practices for program growth.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the College, division, and program administrators.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Coordinator or Director of CCR.

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in reading, language, and math and previous teaching experience, or previous teaching experience in Adult Education or related field

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in reading, language, and math and previous teaching experience, or previous teaching experience in Adult Education or related field

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 25 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.