AE Instructor I (Hourly)

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• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

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Job Posting Title:

AE Instructor I (Hourly)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) at the locations listed below. This hourly rate and position is for instructors assigned a class for the Capitol Area Adult Education and Literacy Consortium.

Job Description:

Description of Duties & Tasks

• Instructs in English as a Second Language (ESL) which includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, digital literacy, financial literacy, and civics; or instructs in Math and Language Arts in preparation for the GED Test.

• Prepares student monthly reports.

• Maintains student daily records, monitoring, and recording student progress using formal and informal methods.

• Participates in mandated teacher training sessions.

• Develop a classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning with a balance of structure and care.

• Completes annual professional development requirements established by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of effective teaching techniques for high student engagement.

• Able to plan creative, relevant interactive lessons that match student learning needs.

• Effective classroom management and individual communication techniques.

• Knowledge of virtual conferencing tools such as Class for Zoom or Zoom.

• Knowledge of ACC student systems such as ACC email, claiming your ACCeID, and online services.

• Growth mindset and its application in the classroom.

Skills

• Maintaining an established work schedule, including evenings and/or weekends.

• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.

• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.

• Ability to assist students with digital literacy and ACC online tools such as ACC email, ACCeID, and online services.

Technology Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.

• Google Office Suite.

• Video conferencing tools such as Zoom, Class for Zoom, and/or Google Meet.

Required Work Experience

• One year of related experience.

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