TITLE: US History Adjunct Instructor (Part Time) - Portland Adult Education
POSITION OVERIVEW:
Portland Adult Education (PAE) seeks a knowledgeable, experienced, reliable, and team-oriented part-time US History Instructor for a daytime 12-week course in the fall and potentially one in the winter.
PAE adjunct instructors are hired on a temporary, part-time, hourly basis. Classes run on a trimester basis from September to June each year. Students in these classes are working toward their high school diplomas and/or preparing for college-level work. Most are English Language Learners.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan lessons based on a provided course outline
- Provide rigorous instruction that builds students’ content knowledge and language skills
- Assess and evaluate student work
- Maintain high expectations and standards while providing scaffolds for students who may struggle with the content
- Communicate effectively with adult learners regarding their individual progress
- Collaborate with other teachers across PAE
- Participate actively in monthly team meetings and communicate regularly with Department Chair
- Use Google Suite (including Google Classroom)
- Support students’ digital skill development
- Maintain accurate attendance and grading records, using required record- keeping database
- Provide data or documentations as needed to fulfill state or grant funding requirements
- Stay informed by attending monthly PAE Staff meetings or viewing the notes or recordings, and by reading the weekly staff newsletter
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
- Experience teaching Language Arts or History
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Clear, concise oral and written communication
- Self-motivated with a high degree of flexibility
- Ability to work professionally and ethically within a multicultural setting, including ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of persons, documents, data and communications
- Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan & implement projects effectively
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and a willingness to learn
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience working with multicultural populations and ESOL students
- Ability to speak multiple languages
- Previous experience in education, workforce, or community development
- Teacher certification in K-12 or Adult Education
- PAE Alum, immigrant, and/or BIPOC community members are encouraged to apply
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: - Job type: Temporary, part-time, hourly position (9 hours per week, during the day)
- Assignment length: Fall term and ongoing throughout the school year, as needed
- Location: Class will be taught at 14 Locust St, Portland, ME
ABOUT ADULT ED:
With a commitment to equitable learning and community engagement, Portland Adult Education (PAE) provides a diverse range of programs to help adults achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. As the largest adult education provider in Maine, we serve 2,000 adult learners annually through our Academic and Workforce programs, and another 1,000 adults a year through our Enrichment programs. To learn more about PAE’s work and impact, visit portlandadulted.org.
As a team member at PAE, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of educators and administrators, and to make a positive impact on the lives of adult learners from all walks of life. Apply today and join a vibrant team dedicated to creating meaningful and transformative learning experiences.
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