Continuing Education Instructor, Alternative Teacher Certification

McLennan Community College; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part‑Time Retirement

Medicare Part A

Job summary

McLennan Community College is seeking part-time support for the Alternative Teacher Certification program to boost teacher candidate completion rates. The role focuses on coaching novice teachers and mentors while partnering with campus administration to enhance performance and retention of novice teachers.

The position reports to the Program Director, Alternative Teacher Certification, requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years educational experience, and Texas Teacher certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• More than three years of professional experience in an educational environment, preferably with a school district.
• Must have a current TexasTeacher certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall support to the Alternative Teacher Certification program by increasing the teacher candidate completion rate.
• Primary responsibilities include coaching novice teachers and mentors while collaborating with campus administration in order to improve the performance and retention of novice teachers.
• This position receives general direction from the Program Director, Alternative Teacher Certification and exercises no supervision.
• Not to exceed 19.5 hours per week.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Communication: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision‑making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students, and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Provide overall support to the Alternative Teacher Certification program by increasing the teacher candidate completion rate. Primary responsibilities include coaching novice teachers and mentors while collaborating with campus administration in order to improve the performance and retention of novice teachers. This position receives general direction from the Program Director, Alternative Teacher Certification and exercises no supervision. Not to exceed 19.5 hours per week.

NOTE: This is a security‑sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical effort‑restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 30 lbs.), some walking, pushing, pulling on a regular basis. Work environment‑Minimal hazard/exposure: Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

BENEFITS:

• Part‑Time Retirement. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: More than three years of professional experience in an educational environment, preferably with a school district.

Special Requirement: Must have a current TexasTeacher certification

Please feel free to contact the Human Resources office regarding the status of your application. MCC uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. https://www.mclennan.edu/employees/procedure-manual/docs/F/FA-II.pdf