Adjunct Faculty, Continuing Education Youth Academy

College of DuPage • Glen Ellyn, IL

14h

About The Position

College of DuPage seeks adjunct faculty to teach noncredit Continuing Education Youth Academy enrichment courses for students in grades K–8 during the summer, fall, and spring semesters. Instructors may teach in classroom, lab, or clinical settings and courses may use face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended delivery formats. Teaching assignments may be available on a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends. Instructors may be asked to teach at locations away from the Main Campus in Glen Ellyn, including Carol Stream, Naperville, and Westmont. These positions are paid by stipends for course assignments, and no academic credit is awarded for the courses.

The Youth Academy welcomes enthusiastic, creative, and knowledgeable instructors with specialized knowledge, professional experience, and a passion for working with children. Relevant subject areas include STEM, science, technology, engineering, robotics, 3D printing, coding, computer technology, visual and creative arts, design, foreign languages, cultural studies, hands-on learning, maker activities, and other enrichment areas or expertise that could inspire young learners. The successful candidate will support student success, address individual educational needs, and welcome students with diverse learning abilities in a multicultural environment.

The College requires a pre-employment background check at its expense. Remote teaching may be possible; instructors must have access to personal technology and a home computer capable of supporting online teaching. College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases described in the posting.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge, professional experience, and enthusiasm for teaching enrichment courses to children in grades K–8.
• Ability to teach in a multicultural environment and work with students with diverse learning abilities.
• Access to personal technology and a home computer with appropriate capability for online teaching.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of teaching, instructional, or relevant professional experience.
• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Experience developing or delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences for elementary and middle school students.
• Ability to create a welcoming, supportive, and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Ability to teach remotely using technology and experience in online or virtual teaching.
• Willingness to teach at locations outside the Main Campus in Glen Ellyn, including Carol Stream, Naperville, and Westmont.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach assigned courses in classroom, lab, or clinical settings.
• Deliver instruction through applicable face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended formats.
• Evaluate students.
• Submit required instructional paperwork accurately and on time.
• Create engaging enrichment learning experiences for students in grades K–8.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed