Adult Educator

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States City Colleges of Chicago Full time

Adult Education Opportunity

Olive Harvey is seeking a Part-Time English GED Adult Educator to provide instruction to students enrolled in our Adult Education Department. Our Adult Education program offers a comprehensive range of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a GED certificate, prepare for the Citizenship, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide instruction to students enrolled in the Adult Education program at the City Colleges of Chicago.
  • Develop class syllabi and appropriate class materials and curriculum for class instruction.
  • Take attendance and monitor class enrollment.
  • Evaluate student progress and extra instruction needs; refer students for tutoring as needed.
  • Administer progress tests to students and assign grades based on test results.
  • Prepare reports to senior management regarding test scores, student participation, and student progress.
  • Stay up-to-date with state rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
  • Stay current with the pedagogy of teaching and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Attend regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managers and Adult Education Coordinators to receive information regarding program policies and procedures.
  • Assist with program registration.
  • Participate in staff development programs as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university/college in a discipline appropriate to instructional subject, preferably English, Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, a Foreign Language, Elementary or Secondary Education with ESL endorsement (ESL) and/or Education required.
  • Master's degree from a regionally accredited university/college in Teaching English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in ESL, Adult Education, Secondary Education and/or Elementary Education with ESL Endorsement and English preferred.
  • International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider (e.g. E.C.E., W.E.S., etc.).
  • Official transcript(s) reflect sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach ESL.
  • Submitted sample lesson plans, syllabi, and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy and adult learning practices.
  • Knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
  • Passed GED practice examination and/or ISBE/CPS certification examination for the subject area assigned to teach.
  • References and work experience contracts verified, including instructional experience with adults with at least one of the following:
  • K-12 certification
  • Verified significant instructional experience with adults or other discipline-related experience.
  • 15 graduate hours or more in the discipline that they will be teaching.
  • Current enrollment in a subject-appropriate, master's degree program at an accredited university/college.


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