Position Title Facilitator RI BEST Adult Education Department Wrkfc PartAdult Ed amp Literacy Position Category Staff NonClassified About CCRI The Community College of Rhode Island is New Englands largest community college and a nationally recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike We provide affordable open access to higher education and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual professional and personal growthDiversity is our strength We champion equity and we celebrate support and thrive on the diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body To learn more about our employees values and what it means to work here learn about our Guiding Principles here Job Summary Adult Education Facilitators work with Bridge to Best and RI BEST students to develop long term independent skills in content area foundations and pre college mathematics AE Facilitators help students become independent learners and to transition from tutorial support as they enter CCRI pathways AE Facilitators develop program practices that support working adults to access post secondary education and to complete credit bearing college courses Duties and Responsibilities Non Credit Bridge to Best Bridge Program Develop Bridge program practices that reflect the diversity needs and issues of the adult learner population Maintain a professional environment characterized by respect and equal opportunity for all students regardless of race ethnicity national origin language gender religion economic status disability or sexual orientation Facilitate 6 8 Bridge modules per year by encouraging collaborative learning and engaging students in determining the most effective learning environment Explicitly define model and support skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning and facilitate self directed learning enabling students to connect learning to their lives Develop group and individual facilitation strategies aligned with student needs and with objectives that lead to achieving common and individual goals Adapt and modify facilitation approach from day to day and even within the course of each day in response to student needs and interests Determine students level of language proficiency and adjust activities accordingly using mathematical linguistic literary and scientific skills to meet the needs of English Language Learner Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education students Lead a range of activities that include activation of background knowledge modeling academic application physical action and real world application and that accommodate the full range of learner skills and abilities Encourage the development of communication and higher order thinking skills by using peer editing techniques and standard editing markup to collaborate with developing student writers Record and evaluate attendance and participation and gauge student proficiency with hands on assessments Use other formal and informal assessments to guide student development and review of learning plans Coach students preparing for GED and Accuplacer testing Collaborate with Bridge team to evaluate student work and generate educational options for students Work with Bridge team to create public educational resources Conduct intake midpoint and exit interviews with all students to evaluate and document academic progress and to assist in understanding of educational options Assess the vocational interests aptitudes and skills of students provide vocational information and exploration necessary for career decision making Assist students in the interpretation of testing assessment results for GED Accuplacer and other assessments as needed Help students articulate their goals and assist in the development of learning plans that complement their career pathways Collaborate with coordinator to connect students to resources needed to overcome barriers to accessing education Facilitate college transition activities for adult student groups RI BEST Collaboration with Faculty in Credit Courses Collaborate with CCRI faculty and Bridge program team to incorporate adult education best practices that support cohorts of adult education students in entry level credit bearing courses Work with faculty to design and facilitate group and individual activities connected to core content skills and entry level college courses using evidence based knowledge of principles and best practices of adult education Collaborate with faculty to provide individual students with academic support through strategy based initiatives time management planning for long term assignments preparing for testsexams note taking and course assignment support Adult Education Professional Development Work with Bridge team on activity development facilitation approaches assessment and professional development Collaborate with other AE Facilitators to share strengths and address weaknesses in their practice Participate in regular peer observation and feedback and draw from multiple sources in order to improve practice Use NRS National Reporting System for Adult Education data to identify and suggest course and program improvements Technology Use Google and other digital platforms to collaboratively develop materials and share information with Bridge team Encourage students to use technology to communicate and represent ideas Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate analyze evaluate and use information resources to support research and learning Other Responsibilities Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college Work collaboratively in a diverse inclusive and student centered environment with students of various learning styles cultures identities and life experiences Other job related duties required by the position Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree Three years of experience working with adult students or adults with learning difficulties and an understanding of differentiation and universal design Experience motivating students in the learning process Excellent interpersonal communications Knowledge and proficiency in Google G Suite andor Microsoft Offic Competencies and Desired Qualifications Masters degree in Education andor secondary education certification CASAS Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System Certification Knowledge of adult education system in Rhode Island Five years of experience in education with 5th 10th grade content Experience in 2014 GED Test preparation Post Secondary concentrations in Mathematics and Science Experience or training in college counseling or academic advising Tutoring experience