Adult Education Coordinator - Part Time

ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR (PART TIME)

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a part-time Adult Education Coordinator to monitor the day-to-day operations of the Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED), and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs offered at various locations throughout the City. Availability to work during the day is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Performs site management functions for off-campus sites, which include room selection, meeting with site janitorial and security staff to ensure cleanliness and safety, and other related duties.

* Monitors classroom attendance and enrollment with respect to student and Adult Educator attendance. Identifies substitutes for the Adult Educators in case of absences.

* Distributes classroom materials including textbooks and audio-visual materials and ensures that items are maintained and kept in good condition.

* Prepares class lists based on enrollment data and distributes to the appropriate personnel.

* Observes classes and the instructional and non-instructional responsibilities of Adult Educators to ensure adherence to the curriculum guides and appropriate teaching methods. Reports findings to supervisor.

* Meets with Adult Educators to discuss student progress and to assist in the development of lesson plans, syllabi, classroom objectives, student transition levels, transfers, and other issues.

* Coordinates, advises, and assists with multiple registration periods.

* Troubleshoots and resolves problems with students, registration, classroom instruction, program sites, and other areas as they arise.

* Interprets test results and prepares documentation to move students to next level of instruction.

* Oversees data collection and analysis at assigned sites to comply with mandatory District and State reporting requirements. Assists the Adult Education Managers in preparing reports on collected data.

* Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on program activities as required.

* Performs other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Completion of a Master's Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education, English or a related field is required, supplemented by two to three years of experience teaching in an Adult Education or English as a Second Language program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

* Availability to work during the day is required.

* Proven organizational skills.

* Previous experience in developing lesson plans and syllabi.

* Ability to coordinate instruction and support services for Adult Educators and students.

* Ability to use computers to perform work activities.

* Ability to work with staff at all levels in the organization, students, and the community.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position is represented by the Local 3506 AFSCME

Standard hours of operation:
Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Work hours will be assigned based on departmental needs, within the coordinator operational hours.

Salary: $43.78/hour

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

TBD

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