Instructor, Adult Secondary Education (Full-time Temporary)
Employer
Job Location
Beltline Education Center
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Saturday, June 12, 2021
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree
Requires 6 months classroom teaching experience in reading, writing, social studies, science and math content and skills
Must be able to develop original lesson plans for a classroom setting that incorporate contextualized instruction and real-life/authentic materials that assist students with skills and information needed to transition into employment and/or post-secondary education
Must have a working knowledge of computers, including the use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers a degree within education and/or a content area of focus (reading, writing, social studies, science, or math)
Prefers teaching experience with adults, especially for High School Equivalency attainment and/or post-secondary transition (Adult Secondary Education) or with English as a Second Language or Adult Basic Education
Prefers teaching experience in multiple formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online
Prefers contextualized and/or integrated instructional experience
Position Description
Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of adjunct faculty to teach Adult Secondary Education (ASE) classes in the College and Career Readiness Division (CCR). Openings for these positions may not exist at the present time; however upon review of your qualifications, you may be contacted directly by the department on an as needed basis.
Most postings are open for a limited time, depending upon the number of applications received. When the stated closing date is "Continuous", please apply immediately. The position may close without notice.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
*Creates and executes daily lesson plans based on the NC Adult Basic Education content standards, current teaching methodologies and student needs to provide interactive, student led, contextualized and/or integrated instruction
*Assesses student needs and adjusts instruction accordingly and/or provides resources and practice activities for outside of class and/or working with tutors
* Performs routine administrative functions of the classroom including accurate attendance documentation, communication with students and intake staff, etc.
* Utilizes various LMS platforms for delivery of virtual instruction. Learns and implements technology to enhance instruction in a seated and online environment.
Participates in student retention activities, including contacting students through email, phone calls, etc.
Learns and implements technology to enhance instruction
Participates in scheduled Professional Development and staff meetings
Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
Works with Instructional Program Specialists, Advisors, and the Student
Transition Coordinator to identify students who need additional support and/or who want to continue their post-secondary education
Arrives prior to the start of class and teaches for the duration of the contract
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to create and execute quality interactive contextualize lesson plans tailored to student needs and current instructional methodologies
Must be able to develop and teach original lesson plans for a classroom setting that incorporates contextualized instruction or real-life/authentic materials
Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
Able to relate and communicate well with individuals from all social-economic levels and ethnic groups with respect and sensitivity
Self-directed, organized, task and detail oriented and flexible
Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
Ability to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
Strong organizational skills
Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential