What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching and Learning Specialist, Challenger Learning Center position at Heartland Community College?
Salary : $50,690.00 Annually
Location : Normal, IL
Job Type : Full-time
Unit : Academic Affairs
Division / Department : Academic Affairs
Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025
Description
We seek applicants for a full-time position within our to support and lead immersive STEM experiences for elementary and middle school students. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Teaching and Learning Specialist will hire, supervise, onboard, and train part-time staff to ensure high-quality delivery of STEM experiences as guided by the Director. This position will communicate content and curriculum expectations and ensure staff are updated through established processes.
General Responsibilities :
- Lead the development and implementation of asynchronous and in-person training sessions for part-time CLC staff to ensure they are up to date on software, technology, hardware, and instructional resources.
- Create training plans and establish benchmarks for part-time staff to ensure they are equipped to deliver high-quality STEM experiences, while keeping them informed of any curriculum or content updates and approve timesheets to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Assess part-time staff performance, providing feedback, coaching, and support to maintain and improve the quality of STEM experiences.
- Coordinate staff schedules in alignment with the needs of the Challenger Learning Center programs, ensuring effective communication with all team members.
- Oversee the hiring process for part-time staff, including conducting interviews and collaborating with the Director to make hiring decisions and onboard new staff.
- Manage IT and Facilities ticket submissions, ensuring timely resolution of technical and facilities-related issues, and following up with necessary stakeholders.
- Lead simulated space missions and other hands-on STEM experiences in the specialized facilities at the Challenger Learning Center, and in synchronous, virtual settings.
- Support positive relationships within STEM education, and with area businesses and organizations as directed by supervisor.
- Participate in professional development opportunities as suggested and approved by supervisor, including training to remain abreast of changes in software, technology, and hardware relevant to CLC experiences.
Requirements
Desired Qualifications
Applications submitted by January 29, 2025 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.
Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.
HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.
EMPLOYEE LEAVE
Vacation : 20 days (160 hours) per year with a maximum annual carry-over of 40 days (320 hours); Accrual of 6.16 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period
12 days (96 hours) granted on start date; Beginning on the first anniversary, accrual of 3.70 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period
8 hours granted on start date, then annually granted at the start of the calendar year on January 1
Special Leave : Available by approval for bereavement, emergencies, and legal requirements
Parental Leave : 4 weeks for qualifying events, once per 12-month rolling period
Floating holidays granted on start date, then annually granted on the anniversary date. HCC is closed from Christmas Eve Day through New Year's Day generally resulting in additional paid days.
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGES
Eligibility begins the first day of the month following or coinciding with the date of employment.
Medical Insurance : Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2 Plan Options
2,000 Deductible QHDHP : Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%
Dental Insurance : Delta Dental
Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%
Vision Insurance : VSP
Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%
Life Insurance : Sun Life
Term life insurance equal to twice the annual base salary
Optional Insurances : Sun Life
Accident; Critical Illness; Long-term Disability; Voluntary Life
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement System : State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction
Retirement Health Insurance Plan : College Insurance Program (CIP) - health insurance for SURS retirees with 0.85% pre-tax payroll deduction
Savings Plan : SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) - automatic enrollment with 3% pre-tax payroll deduction. Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire
Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan : 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules
OTHER BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Plan : Section 125 Plan permitting voluntary salary reductions to pay for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses using tax-free dollars within IRS rules
Tuition Waiver : HCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee
Tuition Reimbursement : Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,000 per fiscal year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Counseling and referral service for employee and dependents
Employee Identification Card : Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington- Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)
Sick Leave Bank
Long-Term Remote Work : With approval, up to 2 days (16 hours) remote work per week, after a minimum of 5 months in position
Long-Term Alternate Work Schedule : With approval, compressed workweek or flex work schedule, after a minimum of 5 months in position
Flexible Summer Work Schedule : With approval
Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits may be dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, full-time or part-time work status, etc.
Salary : $3,000 - $50,690
