Adult Education HSE​/GED Language Arts Instructor

About Oakton College

Educate. Empower. Transform. Oakton College is a community of learners that fosters inclusive and student-centered culture over 50 years.

Seeking a passionate and dedicated educator with strong technology skills to teach Adult Education in-person classes that prepare students to pass their High School Equivalency exams (GED®/HiSet) and transition to college and/or career. The instructor will design and implement educational activities using a variety of teaching strategies to help students achieve their goals, providing a classroom environment that is equitable and inclusive and facilitating active learning and standardized exam success.

• Provide direct and engaging Language Arts instruction in person at the Skokie or Des Plaines campus.
• Monitor student progress, report outcomes, and refer students to support services.
• Comply with all legal and ethical obligations including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations.

• Bachelor's Degree in education, English, language arts, reading, or related field (Master's preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience teaching high school equivalency and/or developmental English (reading/writing)
• Ability to teach in person in Skokie or Des Plaines
• Strong digital and technology skills
• Working knowledge of Adult Education standards, pathways, and assessments
• Morning and/or evening availability
• Language Arts Standards Proficient or EBRI preferred

Pay rate: $35/hour (additional pay for AE Language Arts Standards Proficient, Specialist, or Master Certification or EBRI Certification)

Equal Opportunity Employer