AE College Prep Instructor I (Hourly)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Austin Community College is seeking an AE College Prep Instructor I (Hourly) to provide college preparatory instruction to returning adult learners in Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2) content areas, Math and/or English Language Reading and Writing (ELAR). The college is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural population and is committed to student success and community development by providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training. The ideal candidate will value intellectual curiosity, innovative teaching, equitable access to education, student success, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Knowledge of adult instruction and learning methods.
• Knowledge of best practices in classroom management.
• Knowledge of Texas College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage time and classroom effectively.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students.
• Demonstrating patience in working with students.
• Demonstrating creativity in the classroom.
• Demonstrating a variety of teaching methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency using video conferencing tools such as Blackboard Collaborate or Google Meet.
• Demonstrated proficiency using a learning management system (LMS) such as Blackboard.
• Demonstrated proficiency using online techniques for effectively teaching math, such as virtual whiteboards or other software.
• Two years experience teaching adult education, developmental education, or post secondary education students.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.
• Must be available to teach evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience teaching developmental and/or college credit coursework.
• Experience working with educationally and/or economically disadvantaged adult students.
• 18 hours or more towards a master's degree in Mathematics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes curriculum and instruction correlated to the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2) areas of Math and/or ELAR.
• Utilizes best practices regarding classroom management in the classroom or in an online setting to foster student persistence and success.
• Offers College Prep students opportunities for one-on-one instruction and academic support.
• Collaborates closely with other College Prep instructors, College Prep Program Coordinator, and other appropriate personnel to maximize benefits for each student.

Benefits

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting and moving of objects up to 20 pounds.
• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level