AE Instructor I (HOURLY)

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for instruction in High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) Math at the ACC Highland Campus. This hourly rate and position is $32.70 for instructors assigned a class. Multiple positions are available. Available classes & locations: In-person night classes at ACC Highland (Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday 6pm-8:00 pm). In-person daytime Saturday morning at ACC Highland Campus. Possibly sub during daytime classes 9 am-2 pm.

Requirements

• Knowledge of effective teaching techniques for high student engagement.
• Able to plan creative, relevant interactive lessons that match student learning needs.
• Effective classroom management and individual communication techniques.
• Knowledge of virtual conferencing tools such as Zoom.
• Knowledge of ACC student systems such as ACC email, claiming your ACCeID, and online services.
• Growth mindset and its application in the classroom.
• Maintaining an established work schedule, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Accurately and promptly record and submit attendance data, grades, and registration
• 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 follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist students with digital literacy and ACC online tools such as ACC email, ACCeID, and online services.
• Standard office software applications.
• Google Office Suite
• Video conferencing tools such as Zoom, and Google Meet.
• Proficiency in creating accessible content in a Learning Management System
• One year of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in grant-funded or nonprofit education programs, adult literacy, college or career readiness, higher education, or teaching adults.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Commitment to universal design principles
• Knowledge of Google spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop a classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning with a balance of structure and care.
• Instruct adults in Math in preparation for the GED Test.
• Maintain and document student daily attendance records
• Monitor and record student progress using formal and informal methods.
• Facilitate goal-setting and achievement including scheduling GED tests and advancing to college or career training.
• Participate in mandated teacher training sessions.
• Complete annual professional development requirements established by the Texas Workforce Commission.

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