Date: June 25, 2014
Title of Position: Non-Credit Instructors: Adult Basic Education (ABE): Levels GLE0-5 and GLE6-12
Salary: $26.65/hr. (part-time, grant-funded, non-benefitted)
Effective: August 2014
Overview: The College is seeking non-credit instructors in Adult Basic Education (ABE) responsible for providing instruction to adult learners who wish to obtain their high school equivalency credential. These courses will be offered during the day beginning in late August in Great Barrington. Instructors will have strong involvement with student support services including, but not limited to, advising, assessments, and student goals. In addition, instructors will participate in weekly staff meetings; participate in program’s curriculum development phases; work with staff in the College’s advising center and/or workforce development programs; work with the College’s liaison at BerkshireWorks Career Center; maintain attendance records, lesson plans, student education and career plans; participate in professional development activities as required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE); attend new staff orientation if appropriate; and perform related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: The successful candidates will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree required and at least 2 years’ experience working with adult learners.
- Ability to teach learner-centered class using ABE curriculum
- Good organizational skills for maintenance and follow up on students
- Ability to work inclusively, effectively, and flexibly with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations
- Familiarity with and ability to use the 2014 Massachusetts High School Equivalency Assessment (HiSET)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Experience working in community college post-secondary environment
- Some experience administering standardized assessments (MAPT, Best+, and/or TABE Class E)
Additional information: Source of Funding: Community Adult Learning Center Grant
Area of Assignment: Community Education
Schedule: 6 hours/week for 32-week course session
Supervisor: Program Director, Berkshire Community College Adult Learning Program – South County
Application Procedures (Internal applicants): For consideration, submit letter of interest to Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 snichols@berkshirecc.edu
NOTE: A 10 – 15 minute teaching demonstration will be required as part of the interview process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.
Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the Deborah Cote, Vice President for Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer, and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, at 413-499-4660, ext 1022, Susan B. Anthony Annex Building, Room A19.