What are the responsibilities and job description for the AEL Instructor/Coach - Remote District-Wide position at Northeast Iowa Community College?
Duties And Responsibilities
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Support and serve students as a college and career coach and instructor. Provide classroom HSED , ABE and ESOL for adult learners in face- to-face (and remote learning delivery method when necessary.) Assist students in completing orientation and registration processes. Work to develop relationship with students through intake information, discussion of potential barriers to success, and educational and career planning. Connect students to necessary educational resources, social services, workforce services, and other resources as appropriate to determine their next best step on their career pathway after completion of AEL program. Provide group/classroom style programming and/or workshops to improve student retention and success such as: study strategies, learning styles, career (soft skills), job seeking, resume building, interview skills, interview preparation, financial literacy, computer literacy, etc. in anticipation of a student’s successful completion of a program.
Essential Functions
Assist as needed with recruitment and outreach initiatives in the assigned area to raise community awareness of education/training opportunities available through NICC and community partners. Meet and communicate regularly with students to provide information and resources as they progress through their program of study. Facilitate a seamless transition for students moving into other NICC college programs and/or the workforce upon completion of their adult literacy goals. Work closely with faculty and other success coaches to identify students at high-risk of failure and intervene quickly by providing assistance. Communicate effectively with the supervisor about successes, issues, and barriers as they relate to the position and students. Know, understand and practice cultural sensitivity to immigrant, underrepresented and under-resourced populations in the community and at NICC . Attend training or conferences necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree required. Experience teaching Adult Basic Education, high school equivalency ( HSED ) and/or ESOL classes, and developing and adapting curriculum to meet student needs is preferred. Bilingual and/or Spanish proficiency and experience working with a diverse student population is preferred. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Must possess a valid driver’s license.
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Support and serve students as a college and career coach and instructor. Provide classroom HSED , ABE and ESOL for adult learners in face- to-face (and remote learning delivery method when necessary.) Assist students in completing orientation and registration processes. Work to develop relationship with students through intake information, discussion of potential barriers to success, and educational and career planning. Connect students to necessary educational resources, social services, workforce services, and other resources as appropriate to determine their next best step on their career pathway after completion of AEL program. Provide group/classroom style programming and/or workshops to improve student retention and success such as: study strategies, learning styles, career (soft skills), job seeking, resume building, interview skills, interview preparation, financial literacy, computer literacy, etc. in anticipation of a student’s successful completion of a program.
Essential Functions
Assist as needed with recruitment and outreach initiatives in the assigned area to raise community awareness of education/training opportunities available through NICC and community partners. Meet and communicate regularly with students to provide information and resources as they progress through their program of study. Facilitate a seamless transition for students moving into other NICC college programs and/or the workforce upon completion of their adult literacy goals. Work closely with faculty and other success coaches to identify students at high-risk of failure and intervene quickly by providing assistance. Communicate effectively with the supervisor about successes, issues, and barriers as they relate to the position and students. Know, understand and practice cultural sensitivity to immigrant, underrepresented and under-resourced populations in the community and at NICC . Attend training or conferences necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree required. Experience teaching Adult Basic Education, high school equivalency ( HSED ) and/or ESOL classes, and developing and adapting curriculum to meet student needs is preferred. Bilingual and/or Spanish proficiency and experience working with a diverse student population is preferred. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Must possess a valid driver’s license.