Ace Center Instructor & Academic Coach (Part-time)

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About The Position

San Juan College is hiring multiple part-time instructors and academic coaches for its Adult Education team. The roles help adult learners pursue educational, career, and personal goals through student-centered instruction, brain-based learning strategies, high-impact instructional practices, workforce preparation, and trauma-informed education. Instructors create engaging and supportive learning environments that build academic confidence and workforce readiness. Instructional opportunities include Integrated Education & Training (IET), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and College Prep/Bridge Math. IET instruction covers foundational academic skills, high school equivalency preparation, and workforce readiness, supporting students as they earn industry-recognized credentials and transition to employment or higher education. ESOL instruction develops English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for everyday life, education, and work. College Prep/Bridge Math covers foundational math, pre-algebra, algebra, and college-readiness skills for college coursework, career training, and degree programs. The position applies neuroscience-informed and trauma-aware teaching practices, connects academic content to practical and workforce applications, and provides academic and emotional support to students. Employment is temporary (fixed term), part-time, non-exempt, and pays $25.75 per hour for up to 29 hours per week.

Requirements

Knowledge and/or competency commonly associated with completing a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Sufficient experience to understand basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually associated with completing an apprenticeship or internship or having one to two years in a similar position.
Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
Ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System, including Canvas and Google Classroom, as well as technology-enhanced curriculum.
Access to home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone.

Responsibilities

Instruct adult education courses in reading, writing, science, social studies, math, and English language development.
Use teaching strategies intended to produce significant positive learning outcomes.
Integrate experiential learning and practical applications into instruction.
Design courses according to neuroscience principles and adult brain functionality, incorporating techniques to support memory, attention, and cognitive-load management.
Recognize signs of trauma and respond to their potential effects on adult learners’ learning.
Foster a safe, supportive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
Use teaching and classroom-management strategies that minimize potential triggers.
Provide resources or referrals for students who need additional emotional or psychological support.
Prepare lessons that incorporate neuroscience principles, workforce relevance, and trauma-informed considerations.
Teach hard and soft skills needed in the modern workforce.
Liaise with local industries to tailor curriculum to job demands.
Guide students in resume building, interview techniques, and job placement.
Evaluate learners’ educational needs, goals, and career aspirations.
Create learning plans that consider each student’s emotional and psychological well-being.
Deliver content across varied subjects and relate academic knowledge to real-world applications in a trauma-aware classroom.
Provide targeted academic and emotional support to students.
Monitor and proactively support students, anticipating academic and emotional challenges.
Monitor student progress and provide feedback that is sensitive to students’ cognitive and emotional states.
Perform other duties as assigned.