Instructor, Adult Education & Literacy

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, this position provides instruction to Adult Education and Literacy students. This instructor will provide direct and explicit instruction for assigned classes, keep accurate and timely attendance records, and administer assessments. Classes may include high school equivalency level math, science, social studies, and language arts. This position is housed at both the Mahaska County Service Center in Oskaloosa, IA, and the IHCC center in Albia, IA.

Vision

Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.

Mission

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.

Core Values

Indian Hills Community College is committed to excellence, success, service, integrity, community, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ability to work with people is essential.
• Ability to interpret and handle routine decisions as related to departmental operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to instruct students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to interact effectively with people on phone, via email, and in person.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Candidate must exhibit an excellent work ethic, demonstrate a professional attitude, and possess excellent computer literacy skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in detail with accuracy and efficiency.
• Two years teaching experience required, Secondary Education Certification preferred.

Work Performed

• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Administer student basic skills assessments.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely student records
• Assist in enrollment and reporting for online learning program.
• Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including lecture classes, online learning, and individual instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and colleagues.
• Assist with completion of State of Iowa Adult Education program metrics in order to meet program goals.
• Plan and participate in student orientation.
• Assist with program reporting for State of Iowa Adult Education.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Participate in staff development related to instruction, data entry, and assessment.

Responsible To:   

Director, Adult Literacy

Position Level:                   

Other – Non Exempt – Grant Funded, at-will employment on a letter of employment

Employment Length

Part Time

Schedule

Up to 24 hours per week

Salary Range

$18.00