Adult Education HSE / GED Mathematics Instructor

Category : : Casual

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Department : : Alliance for Lifelong Learning

Locations : : Des Plaines / Skokie, IL

Posted : : Jan 27, 2025

Closes : : Dec 31, 2025 - 11 : 59 PM EST

Type : : Part Time Staff

Position ID : : 184994

About Oakton College :

For over 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.

Job Description :

Seeking a passionate and dedicated educator with strong technology skills to teach Adult Education in-person classes that prepare students to pass their High School Equivalency exams (GED / HiSet) and transition to college and / or career. Design and implement educational activities using a variety of teaching strategies to help students achieve their goals. Instructors are responsible for providing a classroom environment that is equitable and inclusive as well as implements instruction that considers a variety of learning styles, facilitates active learning, and offers strategies for successfully passing standardized exams.

Requirements :

Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to working with populations that often fall within the opportunity gap, thus requiring more intentional and comprehensive support. Work with the Program Manager and Transitions Coordinators to meet the needs of students.

• Bachelor's Degree in education, mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience teaching high school equivalency and / or developmental math
• Ability to teach in person in Des Plaines or Skokie
• Strong digital and technology skills
• Working knowledge of Adult Education standards, pathways, and assessments
• Morning and / or evening availability
• Mathematics Standards Proficient preferred

Additional Information :

Essential Functions of the Position :

Rate of pay : $35 per hour (additional pay for AE ESL Standards Proficient or ESL Specialist Certifications)

Please contact hr@oakton.edu if you have any questions or experience problems in submitting your application.

Oakton is accessible by public transportation.

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Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have remote or hybrid schedule options available. Please note, that during the 65 working day probationary period, employees are required to report to campus.

Application Instructions :

For further details, visit our website at www.oakton.edu and select the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.