Part-Time Community Education Instructor: Teach & Inspire

Morton College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College in Chicago seeks an instructor to teach and develop community education classes across the instructor’s area of expertise. Courses will be offered in day and evening slots to serve a diverse student population.

The role requires designing lesson plans, delivering engaging instruction, evaluating student progress, and maintaining accurate grade records. Duties include syllabus preparation, attendance tracking, and collaboration with Deans’ Office.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Education or relevant discipline.
• 1-2 years of teaching experience in the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Ability to create an active learning environment and maintain energy and positivity.

Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplementary materials.
• Submit personalized syllabus to Deans’ Office one week prior to course start date.
• Design, facilitate, and teach community education classes in the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Prepare and execute lesson plans, assign tasks and evaluate student work and progress.
• Develop course syllabus, assess, supervise, and motivate students.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students by the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to scheduled times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for substitutes or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student attendance daily.
• Submit attendance verifications and mid-semester roster to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam per the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Promote a safe, effective, and ethical learning environment.
• Use professional discretion in classroom management.
• Respond to emails from students, staff, and administrators in a timely manner.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Flexible

Bilingual EN-SPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant discipline

Job description

Morton College in Chicago seeks an instructor to teach and develop community education classes across the instructor’s area of expertise. Courses will be offered in day and evening slots to serve a diverse student population.

The role requires designing lesson plans, delivering engaging instruction, evaluating student progress, and maintaining accurate grade records. Duties include syllabus preparation, attendance tracking, and collaboration with Deans’ Office.