Part-time College and Career Readiness; Skills Instructor

Overview

This is a continuous applicant pool for a part-time, temporary Instructor in the area of College and Career Readiness (Basic Skills). Applicants seeking full-time employment need not apply to this pool.

Instructors will teach College and Career Readiness (CCR) classes which may include Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE), or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Richmond or Scotland Counties. Most positions needed are face-to-face during the hours of 8:00AM and 1:00PM Monday through Thursday. Evening positions occasionally become available. Preferred applicants will have teaching experience in the areas of Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or English as a Second Language.

• Effectively teaches adult learners of varying abilities and functioning levels. Uses a variety of teaching techniques and methods with a focus on active learning, contextualized instruction and the use of technology.
• Prepares and maintains daily lesson plans utilizing the NC Adult Basic and Adult Secondary Education Content Standards. Relies on Individual Profile Reports generated from NRS-approved assessments to tailor instruction to students’ individual needs.
• Ensures class time is used as instructional time, engaging all students respectively. The instructor should be present in the classroom and ready to begin at the class start time.
• Consistently manages classroom in accordance with Richmond Community College’s Student Code of Conduct and Student Rights and Responsibilities ensuring a respectful environment conducive to learning.
• Completes and submits all required paperwork and documentation within 48 hours to include:
  Literacy Education Information System (LEIS) forms and Rosters/Registration forms. Ensures the completion of accurate student sign-in/sign-out sheets and enters student attendance daily.
• Maintains accurate daily attendance records, including online usage reports when applicable, for course section audits. Meets daily and weekly attendance submission deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records utilizing lockable storage units. Ensures confidentiality and compliance with FERPA.
• Makeimmediatecontact with students when more than three (3) unannounced absences occur to offer support and assistance when applicable to aid in student’s return to class. Documents efforts/results of communication and reports excessive, ongoing absences to coordinator for follow up.
• Works with coordinator to ensure that class enrollment is sufficient to justify offering the class. Should enrollment/attendance drop below an acceptable level (as deemed by Dean of Adult Education), class hours may be altered, or the class may be cancelled. The instructor contract will be altered or canceled accordingly.
• Responds to requests and emails within 24 hours during the work week.
• Maintains classroom and supplies and submits supply requests to coordinator as needed.
• Monitors student attendance and academic progress to help determine students’ eligibility for NRS-required post-testing and for readiness to begin official high school equivalency testing.
• Attends CCR staff development and/or other pre-approved training related to position. Completes NCCCS Core Credential and/or Specialty training within two years of hire if applicable.
• Communicates and collaborates with CCR team members, shares best practices, and resources to maintain a strong and supportive team environment.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by coordinator and/or Dean.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in computer applications to include spreadsheets, word processing, email programs and others as designated by supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to actively engage students in learning
• Possess a strong commitment to the mission of the community college.

To apply for a vacant position, complete the Richmond Community College application and submit it with unofficial copies of your college transcripts. For positions where a high school diploma or equivalent is the highest required degree, then proof of high school/equivalency is required. Application and review process can be found on the RCC website.

No action will be taken on the submission of a resume or letter of interest only. Incomplete files will not be considered.