Instructor and Academic Coach

Job Type: time type
Full time

Compensation:
$46,297- $52,501 Dependent upon education, experience and placement
Compensation Type:
Exempt
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:
E01
Position Summary
This position serves as an instructor for the adult education program that is deeply committed to creating a learning environment that combines brain-based neuroscience instructional design, high-impact practices, workforce preparation techniques, and trauma-informed teaching practices. This comprehensive approach ensures students are academically prepared, workforce-ready, and supported in a safe and understanding environment. In addition, Instructor and Academic Coach II will train staff to enhance their skills and address diverse educational needs.

MAJOR DUTIES

Level I and Level II

• Instruct adult education courses in all academic areas such as reading, writing, science, social studies, math, and English language development.
• Use teaching strategies that yield significant positive outcomes.
• Integrate experiential learning and practical applications for a deep understanding.
• Design courses in alignment with adult brain functionality, based on neuroscience principles.
• Incorporate techniques that maximize memory, attention, and cognitive load management.
• Recognize and respond to signs of trauma in adult learners, understanding its potential impact on learning.
• Foster a safe and supportive classroom atmosphere, ensuring that students feel respected, acknowledged, and understood.
• Implement teaching strategies and classroom management techniques that minimize potential triggers.
• Provide resources or referrals for students in need of further emotional or psychological support.
• Prepare lessons with neuroscience principles, workforce relevance, and trauma-informed considerations in mind.
• Teach skills vital for the modern workforce, including both hard and soft skills.
• Liaise with local industries to tailor curriculum according to job demands.
• Guide students in resume building, interview techniques, and job placement.
• Evaluate learners’ educational needs, goals, and career aspirations.
• Create learning plans that also consider each student’s emotional and psychological well-being.
• Deliver content across varied subjects, relating academic knowledge to real-world applications, while ensuring a trauma-aware classroom setting.
• Provide targeted academic and emotional support to students.
• Monitor and proactively support students, anticipating both academic and emotional challenges.
• Monitor students’ progress, offering feedback that’s sensitive to their cognitive and emotional states.
• Cultivate a trauma-informed classroom that upholds safety, respect, and inclusivity.

Level II

• Identify training needs of team members and develop customized training.
• Provide one-on-one coaching sessions to Level I Instructors address specific skills or knowledge gaps.
• Conduct workshops and seminars to enhance the skills of the educational team.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training and coaching sessions and implement improvements based on feedback.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the characteristics of adult learners.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies and andragogy.
• Knowledge of available community resources.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and publishers testing policies and standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of testing principles.
• Skill in the provision of advisement and coaching to adult education students.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include New Mexico Higher Education Department guidelines, National Reporting System guidelines, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act standards, test publishers’ guidelines, and college and program policies and procedures. These guidelines require are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

Level I

• The work consists of varied duties in providing instruction, onboarding, and advising, and coaching services and support to adult education students and program. The necessity of providing instructional practices with variety of student needs contribute to the complexity of the position, as do strict state and federal regulations.
• The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, instruction, advising services for adult education students. Success in this position results in the efficient and effective provisions of programming to students.

Level II

• The work consists of varied duties in providing instruction, onboarding, and advising, and coaching services and support to adult education students and program. The necessity of providing leadership for other instructors and the variety of student needs contribute to the complexity of the position, as do strict state and federal regulations.
• The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, instruction, advising and coaching services for adult education students and staff. Success in this position results in the efficient and effective provisions of programming to students and staff.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, representatives of the New Mexico Higher Education Department, representatives of social service agencies, high school principals and counselors, students, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position supervises or assists in supervising student employees. Level II may provide coaching to Level I Instructors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Level I

• Knowledge and/or experience level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas & Google Classroom) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.

Level II

• Knowledge and/or experience level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for three years.
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas & Google Classroom) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for “Additional Documents Required”.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin. disability, age, genetic, veteran’s status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.