Halifax Community Learning Network Looking for GED Instructor at Halifax, NS Full Time

Company description

The Halifax Community Learning Network is a community-based non-profit organization that provides quality adult learning programs in the Halifax area.

Job description

The Halifax Community Learning Network (www.hcln.ca) is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides free classroom and one-to-one tutoring programs to adults who are 19 years of age or older. An experienced, enthusiastic, flexible instructor is needed to provide instruction to GED students.

Key responsibilities include classroom management, lesson planning, and instruction in Language Arts (Reading and Writing), Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. The instructor will help students prepare for all five tests to complete the GED. The instructor must be able to adapt instruction to the varied learning styles and academic abilities of adult learners. The candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

· Teach GED preparation subjects (Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics)

· Administer GED practice tests and gauge student readiness for GED exams

· Stay current with the content, format, and scoring of the GED testing program

· Instruct students in basic computer skills in preparation for computer-based GED exams

· Maintain student progress and track attendance

· Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development opportunities as required

Position Requirements / Education/Skills:

· Bachelor of Education degree from an accredited institution.

· Ability to assess the academic abilities of adult learners using a variety of tools

· At least 2 years of adult education teaching experience including knowledge of the GED subject areas.

· Excellent classroom management, organizational, and communication skills

· Ability to adapt to the varying needs of adult learners

· Works independently with minimum direct supervision.

· Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills

· Excellent computer skills include a competent knowledge of the Internet/E-mail/MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Zoom and Google Classroom.

· Experience working with adult learners required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and program participants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3R 2J7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• P – 12 Teaching Certification (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

Expected start date: 2022-10-11