About the position
We are seeking a qualified HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) instructor to join our team at St. Charles Adult & Community Education. This part-time position is designed for an individual who is passionate about adult education and has the ability to instruct students according to a curriculum aimed at helping them build the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the HiSET program. The instructor will work with a diverse group of students from various socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, providing them with the support and guidance they need to succeed. The instructor will be responsible for preparing students for the TABE assessment sessions, planning and implementing daily lessons tailored to the class's level and goals, and maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. This includes integrating technology into instructional practices and classroom activities as required. The instructor will also be responsible for collecting and tracking student attendance and testing data, communicating high expectations to learners, and motivating them to persist in meeting their goals. Engaging in active listening, dialogue, and questioning will be essential to facilitate and support the learning process. In addition to the core responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to demonstrate strong knowledge of the subject matter being taught, adult teaching and learning principles, curriculum development, and classroom management skills. The ability to read and comprehend instructions, perform basic mathematical operations, and apply common sense understanding to follow oral or written instructions is crucial for this role.
Responsibilities
- Prepare students for the TABE assessment sessions
- Plan and implement daily lessons based on the class' level, goal, and assigned curriculum
- Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and welcomes all students
- Integrate technology into instructional practices and classroom activities as required
- Collect and track student attendance and testing data
- Communicate high expectations of learners and motivate them to persist to meet their goals
- Engage in active listening, dialogue, and questioning to facilitate and support learning
- Perform other duties as they pertain to adult education classrooms and certified instructors on an as-needed basis
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 1-year experience preferred
- 1-year teaching math topics (algebra)
- Must have native-like fluency in English
- Prior teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience with the adult learner
- Excellent oral, written, and listening skills
- Self-directed, organized, task and detail-oriented, and flexible
- Proficient in the use of computers with a working knowledge of all applications of Microsoft Office and the Internet
