Adult Basic Education Instructor - AOK

Highland Community College (KS) - Atchison, KS

Part-time - Entry Level

Atchison, KS

Educational Services

About the position

This position will work on basic skills with students in the HCC Healthcare, Medical Office Skills, and Computer Support programs. Instructors help with basic skills within the programs, a successful candidate does not need content experience or training. The role requires 20 hours per week plus various trainings (approximately 20 hours per week). This position is funded through State grant monies and is subject to the availability of funds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructor by assisting students in the enrollment process.
• Assess students to determine entry level and ongoing progress.
• Develop a study plan for each student based on pre-test scores, course objectives, and student goals.
• Hold classes for students based on a predetermined schedule in accordance with the HCC calendar and policies.
• Provide quality instruction to ensure the best opportunity for students to learn.
• Work with career and technical education (CTE) teachers to provide co-instructed pathway courses and contextualized instruction for the Accelerating Opportunities Kansas (AO-K) pathway programs.
• Evaluate the performance of students throughout the course by means of further testing and make modifications when necessary.
• Consult with the HCC Adult Education Program Director for questions related to the program.
• Provide information about programs within the community and serve as a local contact person for recruitment and retention activities.
• Keep detailed and accurate records and submit necessary information to the HCC Adult Education Program Director.
• Be a member of the Kansas Adult Education Association (KAEA) and attend Adult Education Staff Development on the State and local level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field required.
• Experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing required.
• Previous experience in adult education desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various subject areas of the program.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, tutors, groups, and employees of the organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work in an educational environment.
• Engagement in community and adult education initiatives.