TxCHSE (GED) Instructor - Crane Extension Center

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Odessa College is seeking a part-time TxCHSE Instructor at the Crane Extension Center. This role involves conducting instruction, creating an engaging classroom environment, and evaluating student progress. A Bachelor's degree is required along with a Texas Teaching Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities also include submitting lesson plans, collaborating with instructional coaches, and maintaining records per Odessa College standards. The position emphasizes empathy and the ability to maintain professional relationships in a high-energy teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under high energy, high pressure situations.
• Proven teaching ability working with adults.
• Specialized training in best practices and differentiation of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct instruction using a variety of methods.
• Submit lesson plans timely.
• Evaluate students’ progress regularly.

Skills

Empathy

Teaching methods

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university

Job description

Position Status

Part Time

Department

Transitional Learning Center

General Summary

This is a part-time teaching position at the Odessa College Crane Extension Center. The position will primarily function as a TxCHSE ( GED ) Instructor.

Specific Position Duties

• Conduct instruction using a classroom approach of teacher facilitation, group learning, class projects, and individual student work;
• Submit lesson plans which conform to College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults to the TxCHSE Coordinator in a timely manner;
• Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning;
• Ability to maintain a professional teacher/student productive relationship;
• Ability to work under high energy, high pressure situations;
• Implement a variety of instructional methods and techniques and make full use of technology available at the Odessa College TxCHSE Program;
• Make a substitute instruction plan for substitutes when appropriate;
• Evaluate students’ progress regularly;
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by Odessa College and the Texas Workforce Commission;
• Carry out all duties deemed necessary for the success of the program;
• Collaborate with other instructional coaches to create a positive learning culture;
• Function within the policies and administrative procedures of Odessa College;
• Keep up with new teaching methods and update teaching style to reflect changes;
• Skill in displaying empathy and a sincere desire to help others in helping themselves;
• Attend meetings and in-service training as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas Teaching Certificate
• Specialized training in best practices and differentiation of instruction
• Training in Contextualized Instruction
• Experience in Adult Basic Education, or related field;
• Proven teaching ability working with adults;

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764