Adult Educator; AR- General Ed Development; GED

Position: Adult Educator (AR)- General Ed Development (GED)
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 a 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.

* Develops class syllabi & appropriate class materials & curriculum for class instruction.

* Takes attendance & monitors class enrollment.

* Evaluates student progress & extra instruction needs; refers student for tutoring as needed.

* Administers progress tests to students & assigns grades based on test results.

* Prepares reports to senior management regarding test scores, student participation & student progress.

* Keeps abreast of state rules & regulations regarding Adult Education policies.

* Stays abreast of the pedagogy of teaching & adjusts teaching methods accordingly.

* Attends regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managers & Adult Education Coordinators to receive information regarding program policies & procedures.

* Assists with program registration.

* Participates 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) reflect 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.

This position will teach offsite at Carver Elementary School and Carver Military Academy High School, with a tentative schedule of Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Salary: $41.23/hour. The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement.

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We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

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