ADULT EDUCATOR - ENGLISH GED (PART-TIME)
OLIVE HARVEY
Olive Harvey is seeking a Part-Time English GED Adult Educator to provide instruction to students enrolled in our Adult Education Department. Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a GED certificate, prepare for the Citizenship, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways. For this position, we are looking for an English Instructor to teach in our GED courses. Availability to teach in-person and at an off-site location required.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
- To provide instruction to students enrolled in the Adult Education program at the City Colleges of Chicago.
- Develop class syllabi & appropriate class materials & curriculum for class instruction.
- Take attendance & monitor class enrollment.
- Evaluate student progress & extra instruction needs; refer students for tutoring as needed.
- Administer progress tests to students & assign grades based on test results.
- Prepare reports to senior management regarding test scores, student participation & student progress.
- Keep abreast of state rules & regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
- Stay updated on the pedagogy of teaching & adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Attend regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managers & Adult Education Coordinators to receive information regarding program policies & procedures.
- Assist with program registration.
- Participate in staff development programs as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS, BA from a regionally accredited university/college in a discipline appropriate to instructional subject, preferably English, Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, a Foreign Language, Elementary or Secondary Education with ESL endorsement (ESL) and/or Education required. M.Ed., MA, MAT, or MS from a regionally accredited university/college in Teaching English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in ESL, Adult Education, Secondary Education &/or Elementary Education with ESL Endorsement and English preferred.
- International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider (e.g. E.C.E., W.E.S., etc.).
- Official transcript(s) reflecting sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach ESL.
- Submitted sample lesson plans, syllabi and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy & adult learning practices.
- Knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
- Passed GED practice examination and/or ISBE/CPS certification examination for the subject area assigned to teach.
- References and work experience contracts verified, including instructional experience with adults with at least one of the following:
- K-12 certification
- Verified significant instructional experience with adults or other discipline related experience.
- 15 graduate hours or more in the discipline that they will be teaching.
- Current enrollment in a subject appropriate, master’s degree program at an accredited university/college.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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