Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Part-time Adult Education Instructor for our Adult Education Program for evening classes located off campus in the Harris County Correctional Facility on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-9pm. This is an hourly paid position with employment being contingent upon program enrollment. This individual will be responsible for preparation and delivery of lesson plans and routine daily maintenance for classroom instruction to students 16 years of age and up. This position also requires evaluation of student progress in attaining goals and objectives; attend staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences, and ensure all safety and security requirements are met in trainings. This position is part-time/exempt.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

a) May be assigned to work at any location on or off campus within our service delivery area. (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)

b) May require travel.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students through Adult Education core curriculum
• Follow state standards to develop lesson plans, using clearly stated goals and objectives
• Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Provide learning guidance and feedback to students
• Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation
• Promote the adult education program to public and private organizations through the Service Delivery Area
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
• Monitor class attendance and assist with recruitment and retention efforts
• Employ strong time management and organizational skills
• Use effective written and oral communication
• Possess general computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Administer pre and post-test to ascertain in TABE 11/12 / Best Literacy
• Greets visitors and students, determines the nature of their need or request and provides information
• Working knowledge TABE On-line Software to include: pulling test scores, determining next test, create test sessions, create test tickets
• Working knowledge of GALIS data system to include: looking up student information, printing schedules,
• Assists with Student Orientations and Student IDs
• Processes new student applications and related information and prepares student files to include underage paper work, foreign passports and United States Visas
• Provides secretarial/clerical support such as incidental typing and filing
• Assist with registration, graduation activities and other Adult Education activities and ceremonies
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior
• Support Intake Staff
• Other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree from a college or university, preferably in education or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year specialized experience teaching in a classroom setting
• GALIS Knowledge

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Please note: If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee’s Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system’s requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay. Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.