Adult Education Teacher is responsible for teaching courses to adults in a classroom setting. Develops and implements appropriate course work, activities, and assessments for an adult class. Being an Adult Education Teacher evaluates and monitors student's performance, and helps students identify and pursue personal goals. Assesses and documents students' progress. Additionally, Adult Education Teacher typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Adult Education Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Adult Education Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Overview
This is an exciting time to join the teaching staff of Portland Adult Education (PAE), the largest school for adults in Maine. We serve approximately 2,000 students annually in our Academic and Workforce programs (ESOL, High School Diploma, College Transitions, and Workforce preparation) and offer both in-person and remote classes. We are dedicated to our values of Community, Commitment, and Curiosity and place a high value on teacher collegiality.
Job description
We seek energetic, knowledgeable, flexible, team-oriented, highly-skilled teachers for classes that teach English to adult Multilingual Learners. The position requires the ability to provide rigorous instruction designed to improve students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English; plan effective lessons and assess student learning; maintain high expectations while providing support for students who are struggling; build students’ digital literacy skills in the ESOL classroom; and collaborate with other teachers in the ESOL department and across PAE.
A successful candidate will have excellent teaching skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience teaching English Language Learners; and the ability to be flexible and independent in learning to teach new content. Preferred: at least three years of teaching experience, particularly with various ESOL levels and with adults.
The ESOL classes could be:
Location
Local to Portland, Maine
Degree and Credential Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
Position Type
Adjunct/Hourly
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.78 per hour
Expected hours: 9 – 18 per week
Grade school specialties:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person