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ADULT EDUCATOR - CAREER BRIDGE

 DALEY COLLEGE 

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), vision is to be recognized as the city's most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity - empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system's more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a High School Diploma (GED) certificate, prepare for the citizenship test, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways.

Within the Adult Education program, Career Bridge programs allow students to pursue the above goals while also obtaining background knowledge, vocabulary, and skills relevant to a particular career field. Students receive support in completing formal training and/or credit programs through the City Colleges of Chicago.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

An Adult Educator - Career Bridges (Language Arts, Math, and Career and Technical Education support), works a part-time schedule and is responsible for providing instruction to our Career Bridge students, a specialty subpopulation of Adult Education students.

This position is responsible for facilitating a high school equivalency (GED) Math, Language Arts, and/or Career and Technical Training support curriculum (provided) while also helping students build background knowledge, skills, and vocabulary in the specific career pathways, including: Advanced Manufacturing; Culinary, Construction; Early Childhood Education; Healthcare; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Information Technology; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (CDL-B); and more. The position may involve attending industry training and/or credit classes alongside students.

The Adult Educator - Career Bridges demonstrates a passion for teaching and learning and utilized highly effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs. Performs related duties as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

               Provides Language Arts, Math, and/or Career and Technical Training support instruction, contextualized to the career pathway, that supports students in meeting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that course and preparing students for success in their next steps.

               Uses CCC Adult Education core materials designed for each course, including those in the Learning Management System, such as Brightspace and/or My Open Math.

               May customize instruction with supplemental materials, as appropriate.

               Uses CCC Adult Education course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.

               Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of course expectations.

               Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoing student assessments.

               Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention, submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.

               Communicates with CCC staff to support Bridge students and ensure smooth operation of Bridge program.

               Complies with ICCB professional development requirements, including completing 12 required PD hours each fiscal year.

               Assists with program registration and orientation as requested.

               Attends and participates in staff development and program staff meetings, as required.

               Stays informed of campus resources and refers students to additional services as needed.

               Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies. 

QUALIFICATIONS

               Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, English Language Arts, mathematics, engineering, or a related field

               Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college/university preferred in a related subject, i.e. Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, mathematics, engineering, or a related field

               International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider

               Teaching and/or tutoring experience

               Credentials or work experience in the related Career and Technical training pathways trades is a plus, though not required

               Completion of satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee may be required at time of interview

               Completion of ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Training within one year of hire

               Excellent oral and written communication skills

               Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3506

More Information:

General hours 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. 

*Specific shifts will be assigned based on course needed, due to enrollment 

"To Be Announced" (TBA) assignments are distributed with complete details to all Adult Education educators. This allows them the opportunity to review and apply for assignments relevant to Adult Educator's expertise and interest. 

The starting pay for this position is $41.23/ hourly. The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

 Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!