Adult Education Instructor & Tutor

Adult Education Instructor & Tutor

Salary

$16.05 - $33.50 Hourly

Location

All HCC Locations, IL

Job Type

Temporary Part-time

Unit

Academic Affairs

Division/Department

Adult Ed

Opening Date

04/17/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

We seek instructors and tutors to support the College's Adult Education program in Normal, Pontiac, and Lincoln, Illinois. These positions are essential to the College's vision of leading our community to lifelong learning and success by serving a diverse population of adult learners, including traditionally underserved students and those working to advance their educational goals.

Course offerings may include morning and evening classes, with current needs for:

• ESL instructors in Normal, IL
• HSE instructors in Normal, Pontiac, and Lincoln, IL
• Tutors (Lead and Peer) to support Adult Education classrooms across locations

Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency (ABE/HSE) Preparation Instructors:

• Plan and deliver instruction to prepare students for the High School Equivalency exam
• Teach content areas including math, language arts, science, social studies, U.S. and Illinois Constitution, and career planning

Functional English as a Second Language (FESL) & Academic English Language Program (AELP) Instructors:

• Plan and deliver instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• Incorporate U.S. culture and career readiness into instruction

Tutors (Lead & Peer):

• Provide instructional support to individuals or small groups under the direction of the classroom instructor
• Reinforce lesson content to promote independent student learning
• Present targeted lessons aligned with student skill levels
• Assist in monitoring student progress and identifying barriers to success
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Maintain confidentiality of student information

Requirements

Instructors:

• Bachelors degree

Lead Tutor:

• Bachelors Degree

Peer Tutor:

• High school diploma or equivalent

All Positions:

• Ability to engage learners of varying skill levels and backgrounds
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based tools
• Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism under pressure
• Ability to perform duties in a confidential manner
• Availability to be present on campus as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching certification and/or masters degree in adult education or related field (Instructor roles)
• Experience working inclusively with groups of individuals from multicultural and underserved backgrounds
• Successful teaching or tutoring experience, especially with adult populations

These positions require in-person instruction and support at one or more of the following locations: Normal, Pontiac, and Lincoln, IL.

For additional information, please contact Heather Huckstadt-Gonzalez, Associate Dean of Adult Education, at Heather.Huckstadt@Heartland.edu

The review of applications will be ongoing. Selected applicants will be contacted directly by Adult Education staff to participate in an interview.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

Temporary part-time staff may be eligible for participation in the Colleges 403(b) retirement savings plan; paid leave under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act; and perks associated with their employee identification card which may include access to HCC Fitness & Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit).

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits are dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, number of hours worked, etc.

Employer Heartland Community College

Address 1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone (309) 268-8130

Website http://www.heartland.edu