AE College Prep Instructor I (Hourly)

Austin Community College • Austin, OH

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About The Position

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).

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 the 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 effective instruction, such as virtual whiteboards or other software.
• Two years experience teaching adult education, developmental education, or post-secondary education students.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• Master’s degree plus graduate coursework in either English or Mathematics.

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

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

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