High School Equivalency or GED Instructor

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR (HEP) 

Regular Fulltime         Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly 

 Reports to: HEP Program Manager

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

Eligibility/Selection/Enrollment/Attendance:

• Administer education content, information, guidance, and preparation for the GED examination.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Establish and enforce rules and procedures for student behavior and expectations.
• Prepare for classes and keep written evidence of preparation (i.e., lesson plans)
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other characteristics.
• Document students’ academic skills & development.
• Develop class schedules per student need.
• Conduct academic assessments and develop IEPs for each student.
• Along with the HEP Project Coordinator and HEP staff, set appointments for GED testing with local IHEs
• Co-coordinate and co-facilitate new student orientation.
• Comply with all grant requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Assess new students per standards and procedures set forth by CC Idaho
• Submit program reports, participant attendance sheets, test scores, transcripts, certificates, etc. in a timely manner.
• Supervise HEP Instructional Assistant
• Attend staff meetings, serve on committees, and attend opportunities for professional development as required.
• Incorporate and utilize audio and visual equipment during instruction. 
• Prepare and advise students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities such as college courses, internships, prospective employers, job placement services, or military service.
• Refer students to ESL classes at local GED centers.
• Refer students to remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Qualifications                                               

Required 

• Associate degree with emphasis in education
• Experience working with adult/youth migrant and seasonal farmworker population.
• Experience presenting/instructing within a classroom or similar setting.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and methodologies
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance 
• Must pass a background check.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Adult Education, or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in classroom/teaching setting
• Negotiation and mediation skills

Required Physical Demands 

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

BENEFITS:

“CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

Health Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Financial Well-Being

• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental Voluntary Life 
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Legal Ease
• Norton Life Lock
• Verizon Discount Plan

Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time)

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
  • First year of service – 20 days
  • After five years of service – 25 days
  • After ten years of service – 30 days
  • After twenty years of service – 35 days
  • After thirty years of service – 40 days
• Twelve Paid Holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 10 free sessions per each topic/situation
  • Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Educational leave

• Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility