Part-Time Instructor, C.A.P.E. Program at Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College · Nashville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Nashville
The Instructor of the Connecting Adults to Professions and Education (C.A.P.E.) Program will work within the Meharry Center for Health Policy to teach adult basic education classes during the bootcamps, ABE classes during the day, and or ESL classes. This position will function as a part-time teacher and work with the CAPE staff to execute the programmatic goals outlined in Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Grant. This grant funded position reports directly to the Program Director.
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Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):
- Teach synchronous adult basic education classes Monday through Friday (day or evening) with some weekend availability.
- Teach synchronous and asynchronous classes for ESL and regular ABE Monday through Friday with day and evening availability.
- Facilitate all learning activities for the C.A.P.E. bootcamps, ABE and ESL instruction
- Deliver rigorous instruction according to the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS).
- Deliver TABE/CASAS pre-tests for all students entering in the program.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state regulations.
- Travel to satellite locations to teach courses as needed.
- Must be able to multi-task, and focus with composure, in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
- Must possess exceptional communication skills in oral and written form.
- Thorough knowledge of office administration (including office machines and equipment, and computer software).
- Participate in professional development trainings as outlined by the grant.
- Participate and complete testing training for TABE and CASAS exams.
- Performs and participate in other related duties as assigned by the Center for Health Policy and the Division of Student Affairs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- In- depth knowledge of teaching methods and educational procedures.
- Proven abilities to work efficiently and effectively with local and state agencies.
- Must be organized, creative, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization, driven by excellence and have positive attitude.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with program staff and comply with College employee policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students’, management, staff, and the community.
- Must be able to maintain flexibility and adaptable and programmatic goals and needs change according to state guidelines and mandates.
Education and Experience Required:
- Minimum of a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma required.
- Experience working with adults and understanding adult basic education curriculum preferred.
- Experience in community outreach
