The part-time Adult Basic Education Instructor works with the HopeWorks Adult Basic Education instructional team to coordinate instruction. Instructors can expect to prepare lessons, instruct students, collaborate with staff, contact students regarding progress, and record data. The instructor should be engaging, using performance data to inform instructional decisions, willing to work with a team to accomplish program goals, and conscientious about keeping and recording accurate records.
The instructor is responsible for ensuring an educational atmosphere where adult students have the opportunity to fulfill their academic and career goals by earning a High School Equivalency (HISET) Diploma and/or growing their basic skills in Math, Language, Science, Social Studies, and Reading, as demonstrated by progressing through the six Educational Functioning Levels defined by the National Reporting System (NRS).
The successful part-time Instructor should understand data-based instruction and Adult Basic Education, the ability to relate and build rapport with people of diverse backgrounds, and proficiency with computers and software, such as G Suite, Google Classroom, and Promethean Boards. He or she should be reliable, professional, and have excellent interpersonal skills. The instructor should also be able to differentiate instruction based on student needs and integrate skill and content to deliver cohesive integrated lessons.
The instructor should model HopeWorks values and ethics central to the HopeWorks mission of “Hope in Jesus Christ.” To be effective in this position, one must be caring, empathetic, conscientious, confidential, culturally-sensitive, and client-centered. This individual should adhere to professional standards as outlined by rules and regulations governing their profession.
Daily Functions and Responsibilities
Instruction
● Plan and execute instruction to empower students to progress in academic and career goals.
● Communicate pre and post-test data.
● Schedule students for post-test.
● Review pretest and post-test data to target student skill deficiencies to enable students to make measurable skills gains.
● Prepare engaging, differentiated lessons based on student data, that incorporate all learning modalities.
● Provide instruction for both virtual and in person classes.
● Be familiar with various Adult Education testing platforms and requirements.
● Work with administration and student coordinators for student recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts.
● Reach out to students who have not been attending class to identify and address barriers.
Data and Records
● Maintain and enter accurate attendance records.
● Document student contact and advising sessions.
● Track student progress through Jobs4TNand the HopeWorks Google sheets.
● Meet state mandated participation and measurable skills gain (MSG) goals.
● Be familiar with various Adult Education testing platforms and requirements.
General Operations
● Lead by example, promoting positive communication, teamwork and professionalism.
● Display effective multitasking and time management skills.
● Provide office coverage, customer service and assist with student registrations, class assignment, attendance reports, and student goals
● Promote ABE program through interaction with students and prospective students.
● Support other staff as a member of the ABE team.
● Refer students to other HopeWorks programs as need arises.
● Other assigned duties as requested.
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