Institute For Latino Progress·Chicago, Illinois
The HSE Instructor implements curriculum in secondary reading comprehension and essay writing to prepare adult students for the HSE exam and college-level work. Responsibilities include delivering diverse instructional methods, evaluating student progress, and maintaining accurate attendance records.
HSE Instructor-Language Arts (IDPL) - Adult Education
The HSE Instructor is responsible for the implementation of curriculum in secondary reading comprehension and essay writing, and could include mathematics. This HSE Instructor is responsible to prepare students to for college/university level writing and reading skills and pass the HSE exam. The HSE Instructor must create classes that are rigorous, pertinent, and meaningful for students. In addition, the HSE Instructor will be required to help students gain skills in the following areas: setting seminar goals and acquiring solid motivation, time management, test-taking skills, as well as studying tips.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Implement high quality curriculum and instruction to increase students’ reading comprehension capabilities as well as English and language usage with the integration of research and evidence readings, identification of key ideas and details in areas such as vocabulary acquisition, language proficiency, and conventions of standard English language.
Prepare class syllabus in support of students achieving educational goals.
Regularly evaluate student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation.
Deliver instruction to students using a variety of methods; adjust teaching styles to meet the needs of a diverse student population using adult learning theory/principles and content knowledge in writing and reading.
Maintain accurate attendance records through daily sign-in sheets.
Research and review curriculum; select materials for instructional delivery and evaluate alternative delivery methods of instruction.
Evening availability required and must be present for 100% of all scheduled classes.
Motivate students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of attendance and retention.
Receive positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations conducted at the end of the semester.
Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development training.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree required.
Two years’ experience instructing adults.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, Bilingual Spanish / English is a plus.
Non-traditional, student-centered approaches to instruction with an ability to maintain cohesive, multi-level diverse groups; adaptable and responsive to Instructional Coaching.
Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality.
Strong content knowledge in writing, reading, and/or ESL.
Exceptional organization and time management skills.
Experience with contextualized instruction.
Knowledge of college structure, systems, and processes.
Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
Exhibit professional courtesy in dealing with program participants, colleagues, team members, and the public.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
403b retirement saving plan (if working more than 20 hours per week).
Paid Leave: Instituto del Progreso Latino is an Equal Opportunity Employer
A Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience instructing adults are required. Candidates should possess strong content knowledge in reading and writing, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google apps, and the ability to work evening hours.
Market context
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