Adult Educator- Language Arts

ADULT EDUCATOR – LANGUAGE ARTS
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

The Adult Education Department of Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks a part-time Adult Educator with a passion for teaching and learning along with a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college. This position works a part-time schedule and is responsible for providing instruction in Language Arts to students enrolled in the Adult Education program by engaging in and modeling intellectual curiosity. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs. Performs related duties, as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides Language Arts instruction that supports students in meeting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that course.
• Uses City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Adult Education core materials designed for each course, including those in the Learning Management System, such as BrightSpace.
• May customize instruction with supplemental materials, as appropriate.
• Uses City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Adult Education course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.
• Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of course expectations.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoing student assessments.
• Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention, submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.
• Complies with Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) professional development requirements, including completing 12 required professional development (PD) hours each fiscal year.
• Assists with program registration and orientation, as requested.
• Attends and participates in staff development and program staff meetings, as required.
• Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, and/or Reading.
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related subject: Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, Literacy Studies, Reading, or Teaching preferred.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Completion of Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:

• Resume reflecting knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
• Transcript(s) reflecting sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach the assigned course. (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided during the hire process.)
• Sample lesson plans, syllabi, and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy and adult learning practices.
• Completion of satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee may be required at time of interview.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeking candidate(s) to teach in-person classes at Olive-Harvey main campus, and Olive-Harvey College, South Chicago Campus
  
  
• Ability and willingness to travel between Olive-Harvey College, Olive- Harvey College, South Chicago Campus, and various local off-site locations, as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Morning classes are typically scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday. During a term, classes are scheduled for 16-week, 12-week, and 8-week sessions.

Instructor assignments are determined based on student need as determined by enrollment as well as instructor availability, interest, and subject matter expertise.

This part-time position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3506 Union.