Adult Education Instructor

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Summary of Work:
This is a professional, full time (full year), salaried teaching position. Day and evening hours required. Responsibilities include comprehensive instructional services aligned with standards in reading, writing and speaking English to English language learners, along with teaching adult basic skills in the content areas of English, math and HiSET prep to learners with less than a 9th grade proficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to teach multiple subjects and multiple levels based on student and program needs
Differentiates instruction to meet individual student needs
Establishes relationships with adult learners, understands learners’ goals and tailors learning opportunities to individual learning plans
Establishes a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment
Provides on-going formative assessments to track learner progress and summative assessments in accordance with state DOE requirements; conferences with learners regularly
Maintains student records and shares this information with office staff as requested
Collaborates with program staff as appropriate to optimize instructional opportunities for all learners
Participates in staff meetings as required and professional development opportunities annually
Assists with supervision of learners and building supervision
Other duties as assigned by the Director

Position Type:Full-time
Positions Available:1
Job Categories:

Administrator > Vocational/Career Education

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Welcome to Auburn Adult Education

Adult education in Maine is a statewide system of more than 100 connected learning programs and centers from Kittery to Fort Kent and everywhere in between. Adult education programs offer courses in 5 major categories: Business & Skills Traning courses help prepare Maine citizens by providing the modern skills training necessary for new careers, promotions, and other career advancement. College Transitions courses assist people of all ages wishing to make the transition into college-level courses. GED & High School Completion courses help people complete their high school education. Literacy courses give people the guidance, support, and training neccessary to improve their literacy skills and the literacy skills of their family. Personal enrichment courses include lessons in skills such as cooking and musical instruments, and also include a variety of unique and fun experiences including travel and In any economy, Adult Education courses are great choices because they are local, affordable, and are designed to fit within your schedule. Browse our courses today, and contact us if you have any questions or feedback.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  Knowledgeable about adult learning theory and practice
  Strong knowledge of teaching English to non-native English speakers
  Prior experience teaching ESOL
  Demonstrated proficiency with technology
  Experience with distance learning preferred
  Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s degree preferred
  Secondary Education certification preferred
  Maine State Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) authorization required
  Ability to work days and evenings as scheduled
  
  
  
  
  
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Please respond to all of the following application questions. Answers to the following are REQUIRED to process your application with the Auburn School Department.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please explain the strengths you offer students in a teaching role. Include, if you wish, a statement of philosophy and areas of personal interest and talents which should be considered in reviewing your application.
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. Please list any training, skills, or language proficiency that would improve your candidacy for desired position(s):
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 3. A CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) must be completed prior to beginning work. The fee is $70 for 5 year certificate. This is completed through the Department of Education. We will assist you in this process, if necessary. Have you had your fingerprints done for the CHRC?
  Yes/No
• 4. I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by Auburn School Department, I will abide by all Department of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from federal, state, county, and/or local agency, including law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I may be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information.
  Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
  - I agree with the above statement, please give my application consideration.
  - I DO Not agree and understand I will not be considered for a position in Auburn.

Contact Information

• Jennifer Tiner, Director
• 77 Harris Street
• Auburn, Maine 04210
• Phone: 207-333-6661
• Fax: 207-784-9243
• Email: jtiner@auburnschl.edu