Adult Education Instructor - CATEC Adult Education

Job Title: Adult Education Instructor

Location: CATEC

Reports To: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

CATEC offers Adult Education and Apprenticeship training that covers a range of technical education courses. The career and technical offerings will help lifelong learners: enhance current skills, gain new knowledge for increased job marketability, continue life-long learning, make life more enjoyable, or simply have fun. CATEC provides a positive place for post-secondary learning. Apprenticeship programs are approved by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry and provide employer sponsors and their employees with the required related technical instruction hours needed to satisfy a full Apprenticeship program.

Current Open Positions

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Job Description:

Instructional Process

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the school philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter.

Curriculum Development

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.

Classroom Management

• Develops, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods.
• Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students.

Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces school rules and regulations
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Works cooperatively with employers to strengthen the educational program for students.