GED Teacher

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission
EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach – grounded in the “3C’s”, Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.
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General Education Development (GED®) Teacher
Reports to: Director of Adult Education
Part Time, Academic Calendar, Mondays and Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 PM plus 30 minutes paid planning time for each class (typically 5 hrs/wk)
Non-Exempt
Watertown High School, 324 French Street, Watertown, CT
Pay Rate: $32.45 /hr
Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is August 15, 2024

Job Description: EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to teach Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies content to adult learners to prepare them to take the GED® subject area tests.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create a positive learning environment that is supportive and safe for all learners
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage learners and develop sound foundational skills in each subject area and transferable visual literacy skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sensitive to the needs of adult learners ages 18+
• Knowledge of a wide variety of strategies and linguistic supports to support instruction
• Ability to use classroom technology such as a laptop, projector, and interactive board to enhance instruction

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Values diversity and inclusion
• Sensitive to the needs of adult learners
• CT certification #107, #106, #015 English, or #029 Mathematics preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations

Travel: none
Supervises: not applicable