Adult Education Instructor--Alamosa

Description

Instructors in the Adult Education Services Program offer basic literacy instruction as well as GED Preparation and English as a Second Language.

• Create an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment
• Support learners through initial enrollment and testing
• Track student attendance and learning progress
• Strive for 75% retention by maintaining consistent, supportive communication with students
• Work toward 45% or more of all learners achieving a skill level gain measured from pre-test to post-test
• Engage learners across a wide range of skill levels using research-based instruction and motivational strategies tailored to individual learning
• Perform accurate daily record-keeping and data reporting responsibilities
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development offerings
• Work collaboratively with other instructors and with program director on student progress to achieve program goals
• Oversee assigned distance learning programs and offer remote instruction as needed
• Provide instructional support in math, including foundational skills and GED-level content
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate's degree or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and deliver high quality instruction to adult learners
• Good organizational skills and a positive attitude

• Salary is $17-19 per hour based on experience
• Two part-time positions are available, with a combined total of up to 40 hours per week
• Weekly schedules will be determined based on applicant strengths, learner needs, and site coverage
• These are year-round, grant-funded positions with the potential for schedule flexibility and evening hours

At TSC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission statement is "Enriching our diverse communities through quality educational experiences and lifelong learning." In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. TSC contributes 20.95% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Please note student employees are not eligible to contribute to PERA.
• Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. TSC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Additional information about this, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the CCCS Employee Benefits site under "Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information."
  
  Please note that Kaiser and Anthem Blue Priority plans are not offered at TSC.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP)
• Sick leave is granted in accordance with SB20-205, Sick Leave for Employees, accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
• State employees are eligible to participate in Benefit Hub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.