An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376, USA 48,209 per year Salary Full-Time Staff Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society." SUMMARY Coordinates programmatic and administration aspects of AEL including implementation of projects and development of new programs. Supervision of all aspects of HSE programming, classrooms, and instructors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Coordinates programs, events, professional development courses and seminars with instructors. Coordinates and oversees all aspects of HSE instructor performance, classroom teaching, and documentation for program reporting. Creates a schedule for registration, assessment, and enrollment. Oversees the hiring of her HSE instructors, tracks certification requirements, and assists dean in all aspects of program operations. Supervise and coordinate the teacher mentoring program. Prepare payroll reporting, audit for inconsistencies, assist in preparation of budget reporting for reimbursement based on salary and supply expenses. Coordinates classroom/office supply billing as well as purchase orders. Conducts data entry and spreadsheet development for use in preparing reports. Assists with all aspects of special projects. Teaches or substitute teaches
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises all high school equivalency students and instructors, including off-campus classrooms. Some travel is required. Travel is reimbursed at current college rate. Evening hours are required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in education, project management or a closely related subject area. Employee must have knowledge of Microsoft Office products and possess strong data analysis skills. Strong communication and organizational skills are needed. Employee should possess the ability to work with a diverse group of people from all socio-economic levels and work well with those who do not have good English-speaking skills. Flexibility in working hours is required. Being multi-lingual is a plus. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Proficiency with MS Office products.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with issues and concerns that may occur randomly or sporadically. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Adult Education and Literacy teaching certificate is required. The program will provide this certification to the right candidate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office is fast paced, with heavy walk-in student volume. Candidate may need to answer phones, assist students, and greet visitors. Work culture is focused on student success with the needs of the student at the core of each decision made.
