Adult Education Facilitator, Bridge Program
Job Description
Full Job Description
Department
Wrkfc Part/Adult Ed & Literacy
Position Category
Temporary/Part-time
About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.
We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.
Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.
We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.
Job Summary
Adult Education (AE) Facilitators scaffold students to become independent learners and to transition from tutorial support as they enter CCRI pathways. The CCRI Bridge 2 facilitators provide foundational skills instruction for students preparing for high school equivalency (GED) exams and transition into college.
Duties and Responsibilities
Bridge Program Facilitator PM (15 hrs/wk )
Liston campus (Providence) Monday – Wednesday evenings. Work with a dedicated professional team of adult educators to facilitate Bridge 2 classes that prepare for high school equivalency and transition to college! 3 hours of instruction per night with 6 additional hours of prep / meeting time per week. One hour meeting per week during office hours 8 AM – 4PM.
Direct Instruction (9 hrs/wk)
Liston campus (Providence) Monday – Wednesday evenings. Work with a dedicated professional team of adult educators to facilitate Bridge 2 classes that prepare for high school equivalency and transition to college! 3 hours of instruction per night with 6 additional hours of prep / meeting time per week. One hour meeting per week during office hours 8 AM – 4PM.
Direct Instruction (9 hrs/wk)
- Facilitate classes of 18-22 students learning and practicing math and literacy skills to prepare for GED exams and college enrollment.
- Use best-practice approaches to facilitation including: Teaching the Skills that Matter, CALM math, & Northstar curricula (CCRI will provide training).
- Determine students’ level of proficiency and adjust activities accordingly to meet the needs of English Language Learner, Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education students.
- Model and support skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning, and facilitate development of self-directed learning practices.
Planning & Program Support (6 hrs/wk)
- Collaborate with CCRI Adult Education staff to deliver credit and non-credit programs integrating workforce training foundational academics, & digital literacy skills.
- Conduct CASAS pre- and post- testing (paper and digital).
- Collaborate with Adult Education team to evaluate and generate educational options for students.
- Support students to articulate education and training goals using current and relevant vocational information.
- Participate in adult education and corrections related professional development & training.
Technology:
- Use Google and other digital platforms to work with students and with Bridge team.
- Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate and use information resources to support research and learning.
Other Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
- Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Comfort solving problems using high school geometry, algebra required.
- Experience motivating students in the learning process and understanding of differentiation and universal design required.
- Excellent interpersonal communications required.
- Knowledge and proficiency in Google G-Suite and/or Microsoft Office is required.
- Three years of experience working with adult students or adults with learning difficulties preferred.
- Experience with adult education curriculum for Northstar, Teaching the Skills that Matter, CASAS Competencies preferred.
Competencies
Reports To
Adult Basic Education Coordinator
Campus Location
Primarily located at the Providence Campus
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information
Part-Time (up to 18 hours per week)
Work Schedule
Other
Benefits
No
Salary/Hourly Rate
$37.13 per hour
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