Nationally recognized,
globally connected and locally focused, Lone Star College is the largest
college or University in Houston and one of the fastest growing community
colleges in the United States. With more than 80,000 credit students and
a total enrollment of 95,000, Lone Star College is committed to student success
and credential completion. LSC adds $3.1 billion to the local and
regional economy by providing educational opportunities across the north
Houston region. Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community
college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an
opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues
who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow
professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and
enhancing community life and offers unique programs in interior design,
respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.
Position Summary
Position responsible for
teaching summer children's camps. Continuing Education Adjunct instructors are
hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon
the needs of the System and student demand.
Job Functions
Teaches courses in the
Discovery College Summer Program.
Develops lesson plans
with the needs of the individual child in mind, with special concerns for
interests, abilities, medical needs, special talents and learning styles.
Develops and maintains
instructional supplies.
Works with Discovery
College Coordinator and College staff to ensure the timely ordering and receipt
of instructional supplies.
Develops and utilizes a
course syllabus for each course, following established institutional
guidelines.
Supervises all children
indoors and outdoors using positive feedback.
Maintains a safe and
healthy classroom environment.
Documents all accidents
and incidents on appropriate forms.
Ensures that the
Discovery College Coordinator has copies of all lesson plans, supply lists and
syllabi to facilitate classes in case of instructor absence.
Responsible for other
reasonable, related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
Education or related area; will consider equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 2 years of
teaching experience in an elementary or middle school setting OR at least 3
years of teaching experience in a camp, science or children's museum, or
education department of a zoo or aquarium.
Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities
Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, parents and
the general public.
Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to academic
excellence, exceptional service and to provide a dynamic climate for lifelong
learning.
Salary
$27.34 per contact hour
Work Schedule &
Conditions
Monday through Thursday:
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM and/or Monday - Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Benefits Marketing
Statement
By joining our top notch
institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization recognized for the
3rd year in a row as a "Great College To Work For". We offer a
supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition
reimbursement, participation in the TIAA-CREF retirement plan and more.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST
APPLY ON-LINE ONLY
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