Part-time College and Career Readiness (Basic Skills) Instructor

Richmond Community College; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Community College seeks applicants to join a continuous pool of part-time, temporary Instructors for College and Career Readiness (CCR) teaching Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, and ESL classes in Richmond or Scotland Counties.

Most positions are face-to-face during 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, with occasional evening opportunities. Preference given to candidates with teaching experience in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, or ESL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency with common computer applications (spreadsheets, word processing, email).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to actively engage students in learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach CCR classes including ABE, HSE or ESL.
• Prepare and maintain daily lesson plans using NC CCR standards.
• Ensure class time is used effectively and start on time.
• Maintain attendance records and ensure confidentiality under FERPA.
• Respond to emails and requests within 24 hours during the work week.
• Collaborate with CCR team and participate in staff development.
• Complete required paperwork and forms within 48 hours.
• Attend CCR staff development and training as applicable.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse popu l a-

Engage students in learning

Commitment to community college misión

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email

Job description

This is a continuous applicant pool for a part-time, temporary Instructor in the area of College and Career Readiness (Basic Skills). Applicants seeking full-time employment need not apply to this pool.

Summary:

Instructors will teach College and Career Readiness (CCR) classes which may include Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE), or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Richmond or Scotland Counties. Most positions needed are face-to-face during the hours of 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Evening positions occasionally become available. Preferred applicants will have teaching experience in the areas of Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or English as a Second Language.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in computer applications to include spreadsheets, word processing, email programs and others as designated by supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to actively engage students in learning.
• Possess a strong commitment to the mission of the community college.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively teaches adult learners of varying abilities and functioning levels. Uses a variety of teaching techniques and methods with a focus on active learning, contextualized instruction and the use of technology.
• Prepares and maintains daily lesson plans utilizing the NC Adult Basic and Adult Secondary Education Content Standards. Relies on Individual Profile Reports generated from NRS-approved assessments to tailor instruction to students' individual needs.
• Ensures class time is used as instructional time, engaging all students respectively. The instructor should be present in the classroom and ready to begin at the class start time.
• Consistently manages classroom in accordance with Richmond Community College's Student Code of Conduct and Student Rights and Responsibilities ensuring a respectful environment conducive to learning.
• Completes and submits all required paperwork and documentation within 48 hours to include: Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) forms and Rosters/Registration forms. Ensures the completion of accurate student sign-in/sign-out sheets and enters student attendance daily.
• Maintains accurate daily attendance records, including online usage reports when applicable, for course section audits. Meets daily and weekly attendance submission deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records utilizing lockable storage units. Ensures confidentiality and compliance with FERPA.
• Make immediate contact with students when more than three (3) unannounced absences occur to offer support and assistance when applicable to aid in students' return to class. Documents efforts/results of communication and reports excessive, ongoing absences to coordinator for follow up.
• Works with coordinator to ensure that class enrollment is sufficient to justify offering the class. Should enrollment/attendance drop below an acceptable level (as deemed by Dean of Adult Education), class hours may be altered, or the class may be cancelled. The instructor contract will be altered or cancelled accordingly.
• Responds to requests and emails within 24 hours during the work week.
• Maintains classroom and supplies and submits supply requests to coordinator as needed.
• Monitors student attendance and academic progress to help determine students' eligibility for NRS-required post-testing and for readiness to begin official high school equivalency testing.
• Attends CCR staff development and/or other pre-approved training related to position. Completes NCCCS Core Credential and/or Specialty training within two years of hire if applicable.
• Communicates and collaborates with CCR team members, shares best practices, and resources to maintain a strong and supportive team environment.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by coordinator and/or Dean.