ADULT EDUCATOR – LANGUAGE ARTS

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

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 General Education Diploma (GED), prepare for the citizenship test, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways.

An Adult Educator – Language Arts works a part-time schedule and is responsible for providing instruction in Language Arts to students enrolled in the Adult Education program. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs. Performs related duties as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides Language Arts instruction that supports students in meeting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that course.
Uses City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Adult Education core materials designed for each course, including those in the Learning Management System, such as BrightSpace.
May customize instruction with supplemental materials, as appropriate.
Uses City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Adult Education course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.
Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of course expectations.
Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoing student assessments.
Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention, submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.
Complies with Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) professional development requirements, including completing 12 required professional development (PD) hours each fiscal year.
Assists with program registration and orientation, as requested.
Attends and participates in staff development and program staff meetings, as required.
Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, and/or Reading.
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university preferred in a related subject, i.e. Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, Literacy Studies, Reading, or Teaching
International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider.
Teaching and/or tutoring experience.
Completion of Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year of hire.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

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Adult Educator - Language Arts

City Colleges of Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA