JOBS Lone Star College - Kingwood

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

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