To work as a member of the Adult Education and Literacy Team using contemporary, researched-based curriculum to build students’ academic skills to prepare them for the HiSET and/or learn English as a Second Language. Help students navigate the systems, services, resources, and training available to successfully facilitate a pathway to a career or further education. Assists the student to troubleshoot barriers through education and training and works with the student to obtain employment or additional training.

Bachelor’s degree required. Previous K-12 or post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
Bilingual and/or Spanish proficiency is preferred. Experience working diverse student population is preferred. Ability and willingness to travel on a daily basis across the northeast Iowa district

 

Support and serve students as a college and career coach and assistant instructor.
Provide classroom HSED, ABE and ESOL for adult learners in face- to-face (and remote learning delivery method when necessary.)
Assist students in completing orientation and registration processes.

 

Work to develop relationships with students through intake information, discussion of potential barriers to success, and educational and career planning.
Connect students to necessary educational resources, social services, workforce services, and other resources as appropriate to determine their next best step on their career pathway after completion of the AEL program.

 

Provide group/classroom style programming and/or workshops to improve student retention and success such as: study strategies, learning styles, career (soft skills), job seeking, resume building, interview skills, interview preparation, financial literacy, computer literacy, etc in anticipation of a student’s successful completion of a program.

 

Assist as needed in recruitment and outreach initiatives in assigned area to raise community awareness of education/training opportunities available through NICC and community partners.

 

Meet and communicate regularly with students to provide information and resources as they progress through their program of study.

 

Facilitate a seamless transition for students moving into other NICC college programs and/or the workforce upon completion of their adult literacy goals.

 

Work closely with faculty and other success coaches to identify students at high-risk for failure and intervene quickly by providing assistance.

 

Communicate effectively with the supervisor about successes, issues, and barriers as they relate to the position and students.

Know, understand and practice cultural sensitivity to immigrant, under-represented and under-resourced populations in the community and at NICC.