Waubonsee Community College - Aurora, IL
posted about 2 months ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Aurora, IL
Educational Services
About the position
The Adjunct Faculty position in Language Arts at Waubonsee Community College focuses on teaching Adult Basic and Adult Secondary Education classes, specifically designed to prepare students for the Illinois High School Diploma Exam (GED). The role emphasizes the use of diverse teaching strategies to cater to the needs of adult learners, fostering an environment of collaboration and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Deliver instruction and conduct assigned classes
- Prepare lessons and syllabus based on approved curriculum and syllabus template
- Ensure student enrollment, attendance, and grades are submitted in a timely manner
- Work with Transition Advisors to ensure student persistence and transition
- Complete New Teacher Orientation
- Fulfill State mandated 12 hours of Adult Education Professional Development per fiscal year
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Language Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, or related field
- Strong technology skills
- Experience working with diverse non-traditional Adult Learners
- Desire to help change lives
Nice-to-haves
- Bi-Lingual
- K - 12 Teacher Certification
- Master's degree in Adult Education or Education related field
- ICCB Adult Education Standards Certification training
- Understanding of Canvas, DAISI, I-pathways, IXL, and CASAS
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Collaborative work environment
