Lenoir Community College Kinston , NC 28501
Posted 2 months ago
The HSE/GED part-time instructor is responsible for teaching reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to adult learners performing at various academic levels. The part-time instructor is responsible for accurate record-keeping, which includes but is not limited to planning effective and engaging instruction, detailed lesson planning, and reporting attendance on a consistent basis. The primary goal of the part-time instructor is to prepare adult learners for successfully completing the high school equivalency test battery, which leads to a high school credential.
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in language, math, subject area or education is required; master's degree preferred
3 years classroom experience teaching adults
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
Able to work with a wide variety of people
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Above average "customer" service approach
Ability to maintain composure under pressure
Dependable and punctual
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet
Working Conditions
Duties are primarily performed in the Transitional and Career Studies department of Lenoir Community College, but some positions are housed at out posted facilities such as churches or other school locations convenient to the student
Requires lifting of test materials and moderate physical output based on daily requirements of the job outside of the testing time periods
This may include exposure to outdoors for short periods of time for travel to additional sites or buildings
Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. HSE/GED Instructors are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college:
Mastery of Subject Matter
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
Teaching Performance
Prepare and present material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines
Design, write, administer, and grade exams, quizzes, and other forms of student evaluation
Present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled classes
Motivate students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of attendance and retention
Receive positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations conducted twice annually
Keep accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for participants and a classroom record
Demonstrate ability to work in a team with colleagues
Exhibit professional courtesy in dealing with program participants, colleagues, and team members, and the public
Show enthusiasm to teach, understand and apply current best-practices in classroom techniques and materials
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, telecourse, interactive technology, when appropriate
Evaluation of Student Learning
Regularly evaluate student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, performance portfolios, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation
Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.
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