Adult Basic Education Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College • Madison, IN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team and help our students achieve their GED! Ivy Tech is currently accepting applications for an Adult Basic Education Instructor located at the Correctional Industrial Facility located in Pendleton, IN. Job Description General Description of Position: Help students to learn subject matter which will lead toward fulfillment of their potential intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs, assesses, and evaluates the learning experiences of the students along with assessing the effectiveness of the academic area/s in which he/she is employed to teach. This is a full-time, year round teaching position located at the Correctional Industrial Facility. Major Responsibilities: Maintain records as required by the Department of Corrections, the Correctional Facility, and the College; maintain professional ethics. Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, peers, and community leaders. Prepare and provide quality instruction. Begin and end classes on time according to DOC, Correctional Facility, and Ivy Tech schedules. Present clear, complete, and accurate explanations so that students understand what is expected. Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner Receive learners’ questions comfortably and answers them clearly and completely. Provide consistent, unbiased feedback on student work in a timely fashion. Make provisions, if known, for students with identified exceptionalities. Present content relevant to the objectives of the course as found in the syllabi. Ask relevant questions throughout the lesson to check for understanding. Encourage active student participation. Fairly assess student progress as outlined in the syllabi. Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech property. Select texts, supplementary materials, and equipment necessary for the delivery of course content. Attends meetings as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid Indiana teaching license

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in a correctional setting is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Maintain records as required by the Department of Corrections, the Correctional Facility, and the College; maintain professional ethics.
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Provide guidance and counsel to the students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, peers, and community leaders.
• Prepare and provide quality instruction.
• Begin and end classes on time according to DOC, Correctional Facility, and Ivy Tech schedules.
• Present clear, complete, and accurate explanations so that students understand what is expected.
• Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner Receive learners’ questions comfortably and answers them clearly and completely.
• Provide consistent, unbiased feedback on student work in a timely fashion.
• Make provisions, if known, for students with identified exceptionalities.
• Present content relevant to the objectives of the course as found in the syllabi.
• Ask relevant questions throughout the lesson to check for understanding.
• Encourage active student participation.
• Fairly assess student progress as outlined in the syllabi.
• Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech property.
• Select texts, supplementary materials, and equipment necessary for the delivery of course content.
• Attends meetings as required

Benefits

• Medical plan options : choice of two plans, including one with a generous employer HSA contribution
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax deductions for medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance , plus additional life and dependent life coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits (whole life, critical illness, accident)
• Flexible hours
• Ample time off , including paid vacation of up to 17 days for new full-time staff, plus 8 paid holidays and winter recess
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement, sick, and military leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness program
• Tobacco cessation and health management programs
• Identity theft protection
• Travel assistance
• Retirement savings plan with 10% College contribution for full-time staff, plus the option to make your own pre- and post-tax contributions
• Deferred compensation plan
• Financial concierge team to improve and maintain your financial well-being
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• Fee remission for tuition and textbooks for employees, spouses, and legal dependents — 15 credit hours for full-time
• Paid professional development, including workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars
• Gym discounts
• Employee recognition and awards
• Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices
• Ivy Tech qualifies as an eligible employer under the DOL public service loan forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees