Adjunct Teacher - The Excel Center

Job Description

Job Description

Adjunct Teacher – The Excel Center

Part-Time | Term-Based Position | $3640
Renewable based on performance, student enrollment, and grant funding availability

Help Adult Learners Reach Their Educational Goals

The Excel Center , operated by Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, is seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused Adjunct Teacher to support adult learners on their path to earning a high school diploma.

Working under the direction of a Lead Teacher, the Adjunct Teacher delivers engaging instruction, provides individualized support to students with varying academic needs, and helps create a positive learning environment where adult learners can succeed. This role is ideal for educators who are passionate about adult education, student achievement, and making a meaningful impact in their community.

This term-based position includes 8 weeks of instruction, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 4:45pm-8:15pm, plus 2 hours of tutoring/office hours per week, and an Orientation week prior to the session starting. Additional time for meetings or professional development may also be required.

What You'll Do

• Deliver classroom instruction using lesson plans and instructional materials developed by the Lead Teacher
• Facilitate learning activities aligned with Maryland Academic Standards
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including direct instruction, small-group learning, one-on-one support, and online learning tools
• Support students with diverse academic backgrounds and learning needs
• Administer assessments and monitor student progress
• Foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment
• Communicate student progress and academic concerns with students, colleagues, and school staff
• Provide individualized support to help students stay engaged and meet learning goals
• Communicate relevant student progress information to coaches and leadership staff as directed
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers and instructional staff to support student achievement
• Participate in school-wide activities, student orientation efforts, and retention initiatives as assigned
• Attend required team meetings, professional development sessions, and training opportunities
• Maintain accurate records and classroom data and provide updates to the Lead Teacher

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the subject area being taught
• Current Maryland Teaching License or certification in the subject area
• Ability to obtain required certification within one year may be considered for provisional employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching experience after licensure
• Experience teaching high school curriculum
• Experience working with adult learners, non-traditional students, urban education settings, or adult education programs
• Multiple Maryland teaching endorsements
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion for teaching and student success
• Ability to engage and motivate adult learners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze student data and use it to support learning outcomes
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced educational setting
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Chrome, Drive, Docs, Slides, Gmail), Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and classroom management skills

Physical Requirements

Light Physical Demand

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the classroom environment
• Occasionally lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% local travel as needed
• Occasional unplanned travel may be required

Work Environment

• Classroom and office setting
• Limited exposure to environmental hazards
• Quiet learning environment

Why Join The Excel Center?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of adult learners
• Work with a mission-driven organization committed to educational opportunity
• Collaborative and supportive instructional team
• Opportunity to help students achieve their high school diploma and career goals
• Professional development opportunities and meaningful community impact

???? Learn more about Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake and our benefits: -us/goodwill-careers/ 

EOE – Including Disability/Veterans