Adjunct Adult Education Instructor

College: Louisiana Delta Community College Department: Adult Education Sub department: Type of Appointment: Part time - Temporary Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Responsible for teaching adult education classes using instructional methods geared towards the adult learner in a classroom setting. • Plan lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass the high school equivalency tests and/or enhance basic education skills. • Delivers whole group, small group, and individualized instruction to students, using a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques. • Create a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students • Assure that students who qualify are pre- and post-tested as needed. Assess program students using the TABE test as dictated by Adult Education Program policy • Keep daily attendance records and progress reports. Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records • Conduct preliminary interviews to determine a student's eligibility for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) grant & refer to the HEP Program Lead student is eligible to be certified • Participate and manage registration, testing, and scheduling events • Establish a positive and trusting relationship with students • Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and critical thinking skills • Adhere to regulations set forth regarding confidentiality of student records • Promote participation of students in all aspects of Adult Education programming • Maintain clean and professional classroom environment. Required Education: • An Associate degree or higher • Strong communication skills, including both written and oral, with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of personalities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • A Bachelor's degree • Three (3) years teaching experience NOTE: This position is a grant funded position, and the continuation of the position is dependent upon funding availability. Continuation is based on the program meeting state and federal benchmarks. Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment. Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Apply tot his job