What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Teaching - Adult Education position at Guilford Technical Community College?
Job Title Assistant, Teaching - Adult Education Full Time/Part Time Part-time Job Description
The Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing instructional classroom support under the supervision of an Adult Education lead instructor. Work includes tutoring and leading small groups of students within the assigned class to provide targeted, contextualized instruction to help students improve reading, math, and/or English language skills. This person will report directly to an Adult Education Director. This person will also assist with documenting attendance, providing feedback on student work, lesson planning, recommendations for progress testing, student retention, and other duties as needed for the Adult Education programs.
Duties/Functions
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:
Physical Activity: Primarily sitting Environmental Hazard(s): Lifting:
Posting Type Part-Time Staff
The Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing instructional classroom support under the supervision of an Adult Education lead instructor. Work includes tutoring and leading small groups of students within the assigned class to provide targeted, contextualized instruction to help students improve reading, math, and/or English language skills. This person will report directly to an Adult Education Director. This person will also assist with documenting attendance, providing feedback on student work, lesson planning, recommendations for progress testing, student retention, and other duties as needed for the Adult Education programs.
Duties/Functions
- Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet students' learning needs with a goal of helping students achieve Measurable Skill Gains, such as Educational Functioning Level gains in reading, math, or language scores, or passing High School Equivalency assessments. Lead small group lessons based on the Adult Education content standards. Maintain a positive, learner-centered, and professional environment.
- Advise students regarding attendance, testing, educational and occupational goals, and individual plans for progress.
- Assist in collection, review, and evaluation of the accuracy and appropriateness of student data, outcomes, goals, etc., and report discrepancies or concerns to the lead instructor and/or Director.
- Follow and communicate the GTCC Code of Conduct and Adult Education policies and procedures. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching and classroom management skills.
- Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
- Dealing with frequent interruptions
- Dealing with limited resources (fiscal, human, supplies, etc.)
- Managing multiple priorities
- Adult Education Lead Instructor, Administrative Assistant, Specialist Director, Dean and/or Associate Dean
- Associate degree or equivalent at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field, or at least four years of related teaching experience.
- Experience providing instruction in an academic setting
- Experience providing instruction in Adult Education, working with English language learners, and/or working with students with disabilities
- The Teaching Assistant shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Teaching Assistant must be able to:
- Multi-task.
- Respect diversity and promote an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.
- Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments.
- Demonstrate punctuality.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Demonstrate proficient computer skills.
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in record keeping.
- Ability to communicate in another language.
- Possess the awareness and ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
- Ensure all required documents are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with the Adult Education/Community College guidelines.
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:
- Ethics
- Safety/Shooter on Campus
- Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
- Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
- Other training may be required as determined applicable.
Posting Type Part-Time Staff
