Continuing Education Instructor - Driver Education (Part-time)

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 
Under limited supervision, the Continuing Education Instructor is responsible for facilitating Drivers Education programs, either via live or virtual classroom settings or in behind the wheel vehicle settings. The Instructor will have knowledge of the Department of Transportation curriculum for Driver’s Education in Iowa. The Instructor will provide exemplary customer service through positive class interaction, meeting the participant needs, maintaining a clean, neat, and inviting learning experience while having a positive and upbeat attitude.

Universal core competencies

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Facilitate classroom Drivers Education instruction or Coordinate & provide behind the wheel instruction.
• Effectively communicate with participants and Continuing Education Staff.
• Clean and straighten classroom and automobile before and after each class.
• Answer questions and provide resources as appropriate to participants.
• Deliver course content and ensure that learning outcomes are met.
• Complete all required paperwork as requested by Continuing Education Staff.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

• Familiarity State of Iowa Drivers Education curriculum & education requirements
• Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current participants, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with participants, staff and fellow Learning Facilitators.
• Possess strong human relations skills and be able to interact with diverse personalities.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently orally and in writing.
• Deal responsibly and effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching utilizing art equipment and other types of close visual work.  Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 
 

• High school diploma required
• Valid driver’s license requried
• Secondary teacher license required with Driver’s Education endorsement or Behind the Wheel certification required
• Ability to work flexible shifts – afternoon & evening

• Four year degree preferred, not required
• Familiarity with remote communication software such as Zoom or Google Meet