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Category: / Professional
Department: / Business & Community Services/Holyoke Adult Learning Center
Locations: / Holyoke, MA
Posted: / Aug 02, '18
Type: / PT No Benefits
Ref.No.: / 19006
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About Holyoke Community College:
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For over 65 years, Holyoke Community College has been a gateway to quality education and career advancement. Seeking to realize their dreams and aspirations, more than 100,000 students have come through the open doors of the College. HCC offers over 100 different academic options.
The Commonwealth's oldest community college, Holyoke Community College serves more than 12,500 students annually in credit and noncredit programs and courses. The college has the highest transfer rate of any community college statewide, holding articulation agreements with more than 27 colleges and universities. Recognized for its Honors Program, distance learning curriculum, learning communities, and service to students, HCC also offers business development opportunities through the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development.
Job Description:
Delivers classroom instruction at the HCC Adult Learning Center, aneveningcommunity education program providing adult basic education HiSET (high school equivalency and career/college readiness) classes located in downtown Holyoke. The program seeks to guide learners in identifying career goals and developing college and career readiness skills, leading to employment or placement in a job training program or postsecondary education.
This position provides instruction inLevel 1 ELA/Digital Literacy and Science(Grade Level Equivalent 4-6) classes for 4.5 hours per week, with 3.75 hours per week of planning and 1 hour per week for staff meeting. Total hours - 7.5 hours per week. This position provides reading instruction for ELA level 1 (grade level equivalent 4-6) and Science level 1 (grade level equivalent 4-6). Instruction is focused on Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) which consists of improving fluency, comprehension, and building vocabulary through reading fiction, non-fiction, informational texts including graphs and maps. Writing instruction includes English grammar, mechanics, usage and spelling and the basic elements of composition.
The instructor will integrate digital literacy into all classroom instruction, including introduction to programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
This position provides basic instruction in science including inquiry-based and hands-on instruction and exploration including life science, chemistry, earth science and physics.
DUTIES:
- Participates in continuous improvement of ELA/computer and science curricula strategies.
- Aligns subject content to curriculum with College and Career Readiness Standards and HiSET curriculum.
- Creates weekly lesson plans aligned with DESE curriculum frameworks and CCR standards
- Creates learner-centered classroom environment.
- Delivers differentiated classroom instruction in a variety of formats including large group, small group, one-on-one and computerized instruction.
- Uses STAR-based instruction and methodology for teaching ELA and Science classes.
- Incorporates technology and digital literacy into instruction.
- Integrates and effectively uses tutors in the classroom.
- Develops familiarity with WIOA guidelines.
- Creates and maintains academic and attendance records.
- Administer MAPT assessments to students.
- Identifies three professional goals per year.
- Attends SABES, ABE and online professional development trainings that align with program and personal professional development goals.
- Attends weekly HCC/ALC staff meetings and annual retreats.
- Meets with supervisor as scheduled.
- Maintains compliance with DESE and ACLS guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree and at least two years' experience in Adult Basic Education or related field, strong written and interpersonal communication and technology skills; excellent organizational skills; commitment to professional and program development; commitment to learner-centered teaching; ability to work effectively and flexibly with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Ability to complete up to 45 hours STAR online training (EBRI) in first year, as soon as training becomes available.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree, STAR (STudent Achievement in Reading) certified, strong knowledge of Adult Basic Education pedagogy and understanding of issues confronted by ABE learners in Holyoke. Flexibility and creativity in curriculum development targeting student needs.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to put in writingprecisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities ofthis position.
COMPENSATION: $28.29/hr., non-benefited.
HOURS:7.75 hrs/week for 39 weeks
FUNDING:Grant
Anticipated Start Date: September 4, 2018
Additional Information:
Holyoke Community College is committed to excellence and opportunity through diversity in education and employment. Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin, in its education programs or employment.
- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.
Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) and
- List of references with names, addresses, & telephone numbers of three professional references
Returning applicants -Login to your Holyoke Employment Accountto check completed application.