ADULT EDUCATOR – SPANISH ADULT SECONDARY EDUCATION (ASE)
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 – Spanish Adult Secondary Education (ASE)
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 Spanish ASE 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).
FOR CONSIDERATION
All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must
submit the following documents for review:
- Resume reflecting knowledge of current adult education
classroom assessment techniques.
- Transcript(s) reflecting sufficient subject-relevant coursework
to teach the assigned course. (Unofficial transcripts initially
accepted; official transcripts must be provided during the hire
process.)
- Sample lesson plans, syllabi, and/or teaching portfolio that
reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer
literacy and adult learning practices.
If size limits prohibit you from attaching your documents, please
email required attachments to
WR_HR@ccc.edu
.
Completion of satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring
committee may be required at time of interview.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Seeking candidate(s) to teach in-person classes with the
ability and willingness to travel between Wilbur Wright College,
Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center, and off-campus community
sites, as needed.
- Seeking candidate(s) with availability to teach mornings from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., OR evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m.
SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION
This position is represented by the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3506 Union.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
