Adult Educator - Part-Time

City Colleges of Chicago•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Kennedy-King College's Adult Education Department is currently seeking qualified Part-Time Adult Educators to provide instruction to students enrolled in areas such as Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED) with focus on Math or Language Arts, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Kennedy-King College seeks Adult Educators with a passion for teaching and learning, along with a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using highly effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs; promotes the acquisition and application of knowledge and the development of critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills; in addition, engage in and model intellectual curiosity and express passion for learning in general.

Requirements

B.S., B.A. from a regionally accredited university/college in a discipline appropriate to instructional subject, preferably English, Mathematics, Reading, Elementary or Secondary Education, Social Science, Science, History, ABE/GED Education, and/or Education required.
International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider (e.g., E.C.E., W.E.S., etc.).
Official transcript(s) reflect sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach the assigned course.
Submit sample lesson plans, syllabi and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy and adult learning practices.
Knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
Completed satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee.
Flexibility and availability to teach in at offsite locations.

Nice To Haves

M.Ed., M.A., or M.S. from a regionally accredited university/college in Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching, Reading, Mathematics, Educational Policy, Literacy Studies, Adult Education, Secondary Education or Elementary Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Takes attendance and monitors class enrollment.
Assists with program registration.
Participates in staff development programs as required.
Develops class syllabi and appropriate class materials and curriculum for class instruction.
Evaluates student progress and extra instruction needs; refers student to tutoring as needed.
Administers progress tests to students and assigns grades based on test results.
Prepares reports to senior management regarding test scores, student participation, and student progress.
Keeps abreast of state rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
Stays abreast of the pedagogy of teaching and adjusts teaching methods accordingly.
Attends regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managers and Adult Education Coordinators to receive information regarding program policies and procedures.