Adult Basic Education​/GED Instructor

Position: Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor

Department: Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Type of Position: Non-Credit Instructor

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday, hours vary

Opportunity for hybrid schedule:No

Starting Salary Range: $26.00 per hour

Position Summary: Provide learner-centered instruction for basic literacy and math through high school equivalency/college readiness skills in reading, writing, math computation, applied math, science, and social studies in preparation for taking the 2014 GED® exam. Create individual education plans for each learner and monitor progress toward passing the 2014 GED® exam. Instruct students one-on-one and in small groups. Guide and supervise ongoing study.

Engage community volunteers to assist with one-on-one instruction with learners. Create reports and maintain records. Participate in professional development events.

Required Qualifications:

• Three or more years’ experience in field of Education.
• Strong math and English skills, Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to improve learner academic skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elementary or Secondary Education degree.
• K-12 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and instruct adult basic education learners.
• Understanding of the unique needs of adult basic education students.
• Demonstrated ability to create individual education plans designed to prepare adult learners to pass the 2014 GED® exam.
• Previous experience teaching high school equivalency skills to adult learners, preferably GED® preparation.

Benefits Category

For Non-Credit Instructors

• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ( TitleIX ), or Director of…