Part Time Level 3 Instructor, Adult Education

About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

PT Adult Education Instructor for Level 3 (GLE 9-12) class

1 position: Lynn campus

12 hours per week / 35 weeks per year {September - June}

Two nights per week

Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This role is for two of those three nights.

Non-benefited, grant-funded MCCC unit position

SALARY: $32.00 per hour (DESE ABE grant rate), non-benefited position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Adult Learning Center (ALC) of North Shore Community College, based primarily on the Danvers campus with one class in Lynn, is funded by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide general instruction and College/Career Readiness services to individuals who have not earned a high school credential. The goal of the program is to provide adults with opportunities to develop the literacy skills necessary to qualify for further education, job training and/or better employment.

Instructors in the ALC are responsible for planning and implementing instruction for adult learners who are transitioning to college and/or career advancement. Instructors will need to be able to:

• Participate in on-site, remote, and off-site training sessions to develop expertise with College and Career Readiness Standard-based curriculum resources

• Work collaboratively to develop and incorporate lessons from contextualized curriculum into classroom activity

• Develop lesson plans and teaching strategies that accelerate accomplishment of student learning goals within the established Scope & Sequence

• Engage in quarterly reflection and evaluation of Scope & Sequence; adjust as needed

• Provide direct classroom instruction, documentation of weekly lesson plans, oversight of classroom tutors and occasional follow-up with students

• Collaborate with the ALC's Lead Instructor and/or College and Career Advisor to introduce students to career pathways and additional services that will support their transition to college or advanced career training

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Instructional Activities

• Prepare and deliver group lessons for culturally responsive classroom instruction in the subject areas of math, science, social studies, reading and writing in collaboration with instructional team

• Understand and able to teach middle to high school math concepts and skills

• Document lesson and unit plans with an established DESE template

• Utilize online curriculum resources and instructional tools; tailor lessons to the specific learning needs of the class with differentiated instruction

• Incorporate technology into group and/or individualized curriculum

• Elevate digital literacy level of all students

• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis using both formative and summative assessments

Support and Advising

• Support students on academic matters in consultation with the ALC staff team

• Incorporate student goals into lesson planning

• Introduce students to other college and community resources as appropriate

• Establish a safe and supportive classroom environment

• Commit to DEI principles and the ALC's culture of continuous improvement

Administrative

• Communicate with the Lead Instructor and ALC Coordinator on a weekly basis

• Submit weekly electronic attendance information

• Ensure student participation in pre- and post-tests as necessary

• Compile listings of desired instructional materials and supplies

• Other duties as assigned

Professional Development

• Attend semi-monthly in-house staff meetings as needed and share ideas and resources

• Attend at least 12 hours of DESE or other relevant, professional development workshops per year

• Commit to ongoing self-reflection and assessment of teaching effectiveness

• Participate in monthly check-in meetings with the ALC Coordinator

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Dean of Postsecondary Transition Programs

Requirements:

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to teach multi-subject academic content

• Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse adults

• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize, manage schedules and keep accurate records

• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and public speaking skills

• Ability to work two evenings per week

• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: September 1, 2024

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer Nick Royal, at nroyal@northshore.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

Application Instructions:

Please forward resume and cover letter indicating how your experience matches the qualifications for the position.