Adult Learning Center Instructor
Casper College•Casper, WY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Professional Castellow Adult Learning Center (CALC) Instructor conducts Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) and/or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, student advising, and student recruitment. The CALC offers assessment and instruction in reading, writing, science, social studies, and math for high school equivalency students and speaking, listening, reading, and writing for English language learners. This grant-funded, full-time, 10-month position has been maintained for over 20 years. Summer and evening hours are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Minimum of 1 year teaching experience or work experience related to education, rehabilitation, psychology, or social work
- Mastery of oral and written English language
- Strong background or demonstrated proficiency in basic math, English, and reading
- Strong organizational and technological skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and be able to work within a collaborative setting
- Ability to maintain sensitivity and compassion when working with a diverse population, including underserved or disadvantaged student populations
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment fingerprint and background check
- Valid Wyoming motor vehicle license and be insurable under the College’s insurance plan
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution
- Previous Adult learning teaching experience
- Previous teaching experience utilizing distance education technologies and practices
- Ability to speak fluently in more than one language
Responsibilities
- Teach classes for adult education students using appropriate teaching methods
- Prepare teaching materials and syllabi
- Access and evaluate student progress
- Schedule standardized tests and report scores
- Maintain accurate and adequate records
- Establish and serve regular office hours
- Conduct new student orientation
- Attend training and meetings
- Obtain and retain certifications
- Conduct outreach
- Conduct distance education
- Advise students
- Serve on committees
- Participate in CALC meetings
- Provide program budget recommendations
- Participate in the development of program curricula
- Adhere to all institutional and federal/state policies and guidelines
- Remain current with the adult education field by reading literature, communicating with colleagues, and participating in professional development
- Assist in the identification and recruitment of prospective students
- Assess students’ academic entry levels, academic progress, and learning styles for educational planning purposes
- Instruct in the areas of basic reading, basic math, basic writing, high school equivalency, and/or reading, writing, speaking, listening, and citizenship
- Maintain accurate records of student registration, attendance, and assessment levels
- Refer students to other community agencies when appropriate
- Assist in developing, coordinating, and implementing CALC activities as needed
- Assist in organizing, implementing, and presenting professional development for program staff and volunteers
- Serve as a resource to other staff and program volunteers
- Assist in the development of program objectives and strategies, and prioritization and implementation of program goals, including writing grants and proposals
- Assist in the dissemination of program information to appropriate local, state, and federal agencies including the writing of annual reports
- Serve on committees as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
