Job details

GED Instructors

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title

GED Instructors

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FT/PT

Part Time

Hours Per Week

Based on class schedule(s), maximum of 25 hours per week.

Work Schedule

Courses are offered 9 - 11:30 am or 6:30 - 9:00 pm, twice a week, Monday through Thursday

Position Salary Range

Starting at $38 per hour

General Responsibilities

Teach reading, writing, science, history, and/or mathematics to adult students working towards a high school diploma. Classes are currently either online or face-to-face.

There are three principal course terms in the year:

Fall — August to December
Spring — January to May
Summer — May to August

Work Performed

Teach GED subjects (reading, writing, mathematics, science, or history) to adult learners working towards a high school diploma.
Evaluate learner readiness for next step in course sequence or for the actual GED subject test.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required

Other Knowledge Required

Bachelor’s degree required; masters preferred.
Education or related degree with teaching experience required; teaching experience with adult learners strongly preferred.
Strong classroom management skills
Empathy for students with barriers and skills in building rapport
Teaching experience in reading, writing, and math
Experience with multi-level classrooms
Creativity in teaching in resource-constrained environments
Availability to attend monthly professional development sessions (generally, late afternoons/early evenings)
Preference given to applicants who clearly state in their cover letter how their experience relates to these opportunities.

Working Conditions

Division

Continuing Education & Workforce Development (Div)

Department

Continuing Education

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

NB029P

Number of Vacancies

Best Consideration Date

05/16/2023

Job Open Date

05/09/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1781

EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

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CEO of Howard Community College

Kathleen Hetherington

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By Howard Community College

Howard Community College (HCC) provides academic programs to students in Maryland's Howard County. More than 7,900 of its students pursue studies leading to immediate employment upon graduation or transfer to four year colleges (many go to the Uni...

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FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Columbia, MD

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023