Part Time Adult Education Teacher (Middle College)

JOB TITLE: Adult Education Teacher (part-time), Middle College

 

LOCATION:  Patrick and Henry Community College

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Family and Community Partnerships

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Lead Teacher of Adult Education program, the Adult Education Teacher provides reading, writing, social studies, math and science instruction to students 18 and older and not enrolled in school (K-12). Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records, and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for teaching Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, Pre-GED and GED courses using instructional methods geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting. Plans lessons based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the GED tests and/or enhance basic education skills. Implements a variety of instructional delivery methods, including group or individualized instruction, as well as computer programs that help students make learning gains. Administers the TABE test to determine individual progress. Completes and maintains appropriate student registration, attendance and assessment records, and ensures timely submission of data for NRS input. Integrates computer-aided instruction into lessons as appropriate. Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops, if required. Collaborates with colleagues and serves as a member of the adult education instructional team. Performs other duties as required.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree required. Teaching experience preferred.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work requires reaching, pushing, and pulling, use of hands to grasp, handle or feel, fine manipulation, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

 

Position Type: Part-Time