Hourly Cake Decorating Instructor Jobs in High Point, NC

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Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college. 
Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for providing quality instruction in basic to advance level cake decorating courses. The community education program consists of a wide variety of non-credit personal and professional enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of life-long learning educational needs within the community. The faculty member may be assigned to teach at any of the GTCC campuses, which includes, day, evenings or weekends.

Teaching 
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include: 
developing learner centered lesson plans 
employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles 
incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments 
creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population 
preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate 
conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate 
Professional Development 
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by: 
participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation 
participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies 
Administration 
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include: 
maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment 
providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions 
maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle) 
complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations 
Student Support 
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include: 
addressing student concerns in a timely manner 
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success 
referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate 
Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork. 
Additional Duties and Responsibilities: 
Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

High School Diploma or GED graduate.

Associate's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Two years' experience in cake decorating in a professional environment. Applicants must submit a project portfolio (photos) and or/documented industry experience. 
Teaching and/or industry training in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Greater than two years' experience cake decorating in a professional environment as documented through portfolio or industry experience.

The Instructor 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 Instructor must be able to: 
1. Multi-task 
2. Respect Diversity 
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments. 
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment 
5. Communicate effectively 
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed): 
1. Reporting Requirements 
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 
6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire) 
7. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid - within 30 days of hire)

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours. 
2. Classroom Setting 
3. Various GTCC campuses 
Other: 
1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

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