What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Adult Education Instructor position at Cochise College?
Salary : $23.50 Hourly
Location : Willcox Center, AZ
Job Type : Part-time
Job Number : 2501720
Division : PTAcademics
Departments : PTAcademics - Adult Ed
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 28 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Arizona
FLSA : Exempt
Remote Work Eligible : No
Pay Grade : $23.50 per hour
Duration / Parameters : 19.5 hours / week; 10 months / year
Position Summary
Position Summary : The Adult Education Instructor is responsible for providing quality foundational skills and high school equivalency instruction, and or other classes to students enrolled in the Adult Education Program and for performing instruction-related duties including student attendance, assessment, persistence activities, and follow-up in accordance with the mission of the department. Part-time instructors are also required to participate in professional learning activities and maintain adult education certification with the Arizona Department of Education. Instruction is provided via a variety of media, including face-to-face courses, blended learning, and online throughout Cochise County and our entire services area.
Essential Functions : As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Note : Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.
Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities : Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position :
Teaches high school equivalency classes in math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) in a college and career context to students enrolled in the Adult Education Program and manages a diverse population of students in a classroom, lab or online environment
Develops, prepares and implements lesson plans; conducts pre- and post-assessment of students; evaluates, assesses and plans for students' educational and social needs
Uses a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of learners
Selects and uses a variety of resources to facilitate learning including technology, professional / technical instructional materials, and everyday print materials including those that are specific to the program
Integrates the use of technology into instruction
Collaborates with other instructors in assessment of teaching strategies and the effectiveness of the instructional program to help promote a culture of continuous improvement
Maintains student files, statistics, and / or other information pertinent to the program
Resolves issues relevant to area of responsibility and scope of authority, referring more difficult or complex problems to the Adult Education Program Director
Performs other related duties as assigned
General Expectations : Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.
Education and Experience; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirements :
Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education
Valid Arizona Adult Education teaching certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Bachelor's degree in Education or related discipline preferred
Previous teaching experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of Arizona Adult Education Standards and assessments
Knowledge of research-based adult learning principles
Knowledge of trends, developments, and new technologies affecting adult education
Knowledge of developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional approaches
Skill in creating, adapting, and implementing student-directed curriculum
Skill in using authentic assessment to evaluate students' needs and progress
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment : Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office, classroom or laboratory setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, evening, and weekend work may be required.
Physical Requirements : Essential functions of this position require : lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Mental Application : Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important
Reports to : Director of Adult Education
Part time and student positions are not benefit eligible
Salary : $24
