Adult Education Instructor
Job Description
Position Summary
The Adult Education Department is recruiting for a part time instructor for adult students in the Adult Education Program. Classes may include in-person, virtual, or hybrid delivery models. Instructors may be funded through Adult Education & Literacy or Integrated EL-Civics funding and are provided classes held throughout the Golden Crescent Workforce region.
About Our Institution
Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:- Academic Support & Student Success
- Allied Health
- Career & Technical Education
- Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
- Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education
Living in the Area
Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.Duties & Responsibilities
- Instructs adults in one or more of the following areas: English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), Distance Learning, Workforce Skills Development, Transition to employment and/or Post-Secondary Education
- Retains an adequate number of students to justify continuation of the class
- Instruct basic skills by incorporating student-centered learning objectives.
- Implements holistic, learner-participatory instruction that addresses learners needs, abilities, and learning styles
- Incorporate informal assessment and provide constructive feedback to evaluate students progress
- Networks with college, community organizations, and service providers to recruit and retain students
- Provide relevant student information regarding necessary supportive services and/or transition assistance information to designated staff advisors
- Submits required reports that are accurate and turned in by dates as set by the grant and college policy/procedures
- Completes annual staff development requirements as determined by SBOE rules and supervisor(s)
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with adult education staff and program participants
- Organizes and maintains classroom environment and ensures security of classroom resources such as calculators, textbooks, etc.
- Teaches additional classes (substitutes) in multiple disciplines as needed
- May be assigned additional responsibilities regarding state initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Computer literacy required
- Teaching experience preferred
- Experience working with diverse populations preferred
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while loading office supplies and paper. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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