Part Time Adult Education Instructor: Van Buren County

University of Arkansas System•Morrilton, AR

8d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Education Part-Time Instructor provides instruction to individuals pursuing a variety of personal goals, including improving basic skills, developing digital and financial literacy, and earning a GED®. The position is assigned to the UACCM Adult Education Center in Clinton and requires a daytime schedule. Evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required. The instructor works under the supervision of the Director of Adult Education and delivers instruction for WAGE™ and IET certification programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Arkansas Department of Education Educator’s License.
Knowledge of adult learner and alternative educational methods, with the ability to apply them to adult learners, at-risk teens, and multicultural students.
Ability to teach students with diverse abilities and backgrounds and address barriers to success in a multilevel class.
Ability to create a learning environment appropriate to students’ maturity and interests and relate well to students of different ages and ability levels.
Computer literacy.
Ability to use a variety of audio-visual equipment.
Effective oral communication and correct written grammar and usage.
Good classroom management skills.
Strong desire to work with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues as a team player.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Enthusiasm for the subject matter and ability to foster students’ interest in learning.
Commitment to cooperate with campus personnel and provide quality customer service.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing Adult Education instruction.

Responsibilities

Teach basic skills and concepts in reading, language, and mathematics.
Provide individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction.
Use textbooks, workbooks, lectures, computer-based educational programs, audio/visual aids, hands-on activities, and peer tutors to facilitate learning.
Help students develop digital literacy skills.
Provide learning activities to enhance financial literacy skills.
Work with students to document short- and long-term goals based on identified career pathways.
Participate in required training associated with WAGE™ instruction.
Deliver instruction associated with WAGE™ and IET certification programs.
Provide students with progress reports and regularly update student learning plans.
Maintain accurate student attendance records.
Participate in required professional development activities and staff meetings.
Participate in curriculum development, attend in-service and state training, and maintain a clean, professional classroom environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.