PT Instructor, Adult High School

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College seeks a full-time Adult High School instructor to deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction for adult learners. The role requires adapting lessons to North Carolina standards and assisting students in developing employability and college prep skills.

The incumbent will prepare plans, assessments, and supportive materials, maintain records, and ensure policy alignment with CFCC guidelines. A two-year path to certification may be pursued post-hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university with the ability to pursue teaching certification or adult education credential within two years of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments
• Maintain accurate attendance and performance records
• Maintain and submit required paperwork accurately and timely
• Oversee implementation of policies related to teaching area as per CFCC guidelines
• Assess relevancy of lessons and recommend improvements
• Oversee field studies and travel with students as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree (regional accreditation)

Bachelor's degree in Adult Education

Job description

To provide classroom instruction to Adult High School students through lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions and testing. Must be familiar with North Carolina Standard Course of Study and certified in the content area. Assist students in developing employability and college preparatory skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from Coordinator, EWD - Adult HS & HS Equivalency

May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time
instructional staff Exercises no supervision

Essential functions:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
• Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to class rosters, registration forms, paysheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Stooping, climbing, bending or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Minimum Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university with the ability to pursue a teaching certification or adult education credential within two years of hire OR
• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education from a regionally accredited college or university

Minimum Experience:

None

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Master's degree in Adult Education or closely related educational field from a regionally accredited college or university
• Prior teaching experience preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.