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Adult Basic Education GED/HSD Instructor (Multiple Positions)

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Position Title Adult Basic Education GED/HSD Instructor (Multiple Positions)
Campus Elizabeth
Department Center for Economic & Workforce Development
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Grant
General Description
In conjunction with appropriate members of the Center test,
diagnose, organize, schedule and instruct in Adult Basic Skills including GED/ HSD preparation.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Administers appropriate assessment instruments. Assists in making interpretations and recommendations from diagnostic activities, in consultation with the client.

• Prescribes from individual employability plans and contributes to monthly evaluations of progress in program, makes recommendations and/or adaptation for program adjustment.

• Contributes to curriculum development through design of modular learning packets attuned to learning level objectives.

• Provides basic skills and GED/HSD instruction appropriate to individual and group’s needs.

• Participates in the general activities of the instructional unit, including personal development, program planning, and center-related events.

• Travel to all campuses and satellite locations as needed.

• Accepts all other assignments which help CEWD realize contractual goals.

• Respond to all program requests.

• Travel to all campuses and satellite locations as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by unit supervisor and CEWD administration.

• At all times exercise professionalism and confidentiality with staff and students.

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
NJ Teachers Certification preferred
Experience
• Relevant instructional experience or equivalent.

• Prior experience with underserved population.
Competencies and Skills Required
• Flexibility of schedule.

• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

• Ability to work with persons of varied education, experience, social and economic backgrounds.

• Ability to remain discreet with student and staff information.

• Commitment to service and a diverse student population.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability and willingness to travel to other campuses, CEWD satellites and/or other satellites assigned as needed.

• Flexibility of schedule.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.
Salary
Additional Information
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Terms of Employment
Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours may be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Multiple assignments available, day and evening opportunities.

Grant Positions:

Position will be terminated upon expiration of grant funding. Part-time, up to twenty (20) hours per week and nine hundred ninety (990) hours during the calendar year. Employment is renewable on or after July 1st of each year at the discretion of CEWD Administration.
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 03/14/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  4. * Describe a situation when you tried to solve a problem with ideas and methods that had not been tried before. What was the result?

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  5. * Describe a specific instance, in a group situation, where you made your views known about an issue important to yourself. What was the issue, and why was it crucial?

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  6. * How do you decide which tasks take priority when organizing a complete project?

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  7. * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Effective September 1, 2011, the “New Jersey First Act” contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey?
    • Yes
    • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)
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