Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor
About The Position
The Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor provides learner-centered instruction in basic literacy and math through high school equivalency and college-readiness skills. Instruction covers reading, writing, math computation, applied math, science, and social studies in preparation for the 2014 GED® exam. The instructor creates individual education plans for learners, monitors progress toward passing the exam, provides one-on-one and small-group instruction, and guides and supervises ongoing study. The role also engages community volunteers to assist with individual instruction, creates reports, maintains records, and participates in professional development events. This is a non-credit instructor position in the Workforce Development & Continuing Education department. The schedule is Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, with hours varying. A hybrid schedule is not available. The starting salary is $26.00 per hour. Applicants must submit an application, resume, and cover letter; unofficial transcripts are required for adjunct faculty and faculty positions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Three or more years of experience in the field of Education.
- Strong math and English skills.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
- Demonstrated ability to improve learner academic skills.
Nice To Haves
- Elementary or Secondary Education degree.
- K-12 teaching experience.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and instruct adult basic education learners.
- Understanding of the unique needs of adult basic education students.
- Demonstrated ability to create individual education plans designed to prepare adult learners to pass the 2014 GED® exam.
- Previous experience teaching high school equivalency skills to adult learners, preferably GED® preparation.
Responsibilities
- Provide learner-centered instruction in literacy, math, and high school equivalency/college-readiness subjects.
- Prepare learners for the 2014 GED® exam in reading, writing, math computation, applied math, science, and social studies.
- Create individual education plans and monitor learner progress toward passing the GED® exam.
- Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups.
- Guide and supervise ongoing study.
- Engage community volunteers to assist with one-on-one learner instruction.
- Create reports and maintain records.
- Participate in professional development events.
Benefits
- More flexibility on scheduling.
- Free access to the campus gym for employees and dependents.
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
