Part-Time Adult Educator: GED/ESL/ABE

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking qualified Part-Time Adult Educators to instruct students in Adult Basic Education, GED, and ESL at multiple offsite locations. The role emphasizes effective teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs and to promote critical thinking and problem solving.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the college mission, experience presenting engaging lessons, and the ability to collaborate with staff and administrators.

Qualifications

• B.S., B.A. from a regionally accredited university in a discipline appropriate to instructional subject.
• M.Ed., M.A., or M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching, Reading, Mathematics, Educational Policy, Literacy Studies, Adult Education, Secondary Education or Elementary Education.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider (e.g. ECE, WES).
• Official transcript(s) reflect sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach the assigned course.
• Submit sample lesson plans, syllabi and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy and adult learning practices.
• Knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
• Completed satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee.
• Have availability to teach in our offsite locations.

Responsibilities

• Takes attendance and monitors class enrollment.
• Assists with program registration.
• Participates in staff development programs as required.
• Develops class syllabi and appropriate class materials and curriculum for class instruction.
• Evaluates student progress and extra instruction needs; refers student to tutoring as needed.
• Administers progress tests to students and assigns grades based on test results.
• Prepares reports to senior management regarding test scores, student participation, and student progress.
• Keeps abreast of state rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
• Stays abreast of the pedagogy of teaching and adjusts teaching methods accordingly.
• Attends regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managers and Coordinators to receive information regarding program policies and procedures.

Education

B.S./B.A. in subject area

M.Ed./M.A./M.S. in Curriculum/Instruction

International degree evaluation

Official transcripts showing relevant coursework

Teaching demonstration

Available to teach at offsite locations

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking qualified Part-Time Adult Educators to instruct students in Adult Basic Education, GED, and ESL at multiple offsite locations. The role emphasizes effective teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs and to promote critical thinking and problem solving.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the college mission, experience presenting engaging lessons, and the ability to collaborate with staff and administrators.