High School Equivalency Instructor, Part Time

Catawba Valley Community College; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Community College seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach basic academic skills and High School Equivalency (HSE) test preparation. Classes may be offered in traditional, hybrid, or online formats.

Hours vary and may include day and evening sessions Monday through Thursday depending on position. The role supports recruitment and retention efforts, maintains records with precision, and reports to the ASC Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must have strong classroom management and organization skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with students and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and support the mission of CVCC.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop reading, writing, and math skills.
• Actively assist in recruitment and retention of students in the HSE program.
• Maintain a positive rapport with students and program staff.
• Maintain testing and attendance records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Report to ASC Coordinator.
• Adhere to all department policies and procedures.

Job description

Part-Time Instructor to teach basic academic skills and High School Equivalency (HSE) test preparation in a traditional, hybrid, or online format.

Hours needed:

Monday through Thursday day and evening hours are possible depending on position.

Examples of Duties

• Teach and develop reading, writing, and math skills
• Actively assist in the recruitment and retention of students in the HSE program
• Maintain a positive rapport with students and program staff
• Maintain testing and attendance records and other applicable documents/records with great attention to detail and precision
• Report to Adult Secondary Credentials (ASC) Coordinator
• Learn and abide by all policies and procedures of the department
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree, education or related field preferred

Adult Education/HSE experience preferred

Supplemental Information

• HSE instructors must demonstrate a passion for teaching, a strong sense of classroom management, an understanding of the barriers students face and a professional and encouraging demeanor toward these students. Flexibility with job duties and great attention to detail is a must.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team and value collaboration; possess good teaching and organization skills; be able to communicate effectively both in verbal and written expression; and possess an education philosophy that is compatible with the mission of the community college.

All adjunct positions are contingent upon enrollment needs and funding.

All employees paid by direct deposit.

Copies of all degree transcripts, including coursework completed and degree conferred, must be provided prior to being hired. Official transcripts are required to be forwarded to the CVCC Personnel Office Upon Hire.