Adult Basic Education Math Instructor

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ

Job Type: Semester Based

Job Number:

Division: Workforce & Grants

Department: WPE Instructors

Opening Date: 01/08/2025

Closing Date: 1/15/:59 PM Eastern

The Position

This position provides Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) non-credit course instruction focused in Adult Basic Education or High School Diploma Preparation. This position follows the curriculum and prepares lessons to adhere to curriculum. The incumbent will serve as a student resource, mentor and advisor to students while also assessing student progress toward course completion. The scheduling of assignment of this position is dependent upon course enrollment numbers and the needs of the Title II grant.

Classification: Workforce & Professional Education Instructor

Hourly Rate: $34/hour

What You Will Do

1. Provides course instruction at various times and locations, including online, evening and weekend offerings; develops and utilizes a course syllabus for each course and follows established institutional guidelines, grant objectives and program requirements.
2. Develops lesson plans specified for selected classes depending on the subject matter assigned.
3. Serves as a student resource, mentor and advisor to students in program matters while also assessing student progress toward the course completion and/or eligibility for certification.
4. Maintains all student records of attendance and performance within the classroom; provides timely, quality driven responses to students through electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
5. Under the guidance of the designated management, provides assistance with implementing and maintaining on file a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the course and/or program.
6. Remains current in subject matter area and adapts to evolving computer technology as required of the position.
7. Serves as a community resource person and represents the college to outside groups when requested.
8. Completes any required annual training to remain in compliance with College policy and/or program requirements.
9. Participates in meetings and events in order to align instruction, monitor progress, identify issues, and build curriculum; network and collaborate with staff, administration, and advisor/case manager to improve effectiveness and increase the success of student transition.
10. Related duties, initiatives and projects as assigned.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

1. Degree in closely related field or equivalent professional experience commensurate with subject/course being taught.
2. At least one to two years of proven experience preparing written communications, presentation and delivering and facilitating meetings, training sessions and/or teaching classes or seminars.
3. One or more years of prior client service experience in a role requiring interpersonal skills, interaction with a diverse population and the establishment of working/servicing relationships.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software programs as required of the position.

Even Better If You Have

1. Knowledge and experience standardized assessment instruments and effective teaching methods for adult education.
2. One year of experience teaching working with adults in various educational environments.

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to temporary or on-call as needed employees:

Time Off:
OCC follows the NJ Sick Leave Law, providing one (1) hour of sick leave per every thirty (30) hours worked. A maximum of forty (40) hours may be accrued.

Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.