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AEL Employment Opportunities
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Parkway-Rockwood Area AEL is funded by federal and state grants and serves students 17 years of age and older who are no longer enrolled in high school. We have more than 50 classes at 25 sites located within the school districts of Parkway, Rockwood, Pattonville, Hazelwood, Clayton, Maplewood-Richmond Heights, Brentwood, and Ladue. The program specializes in the areas of English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education and Literacy.
Prospective teachers must have a four-year college degree with original transcripts supplied in a timely manner. They must also pass a thorough fingerprint and background check process as mandated by Parkway School District and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. All positions are part-time.
Once hired, teachers must obtain state certification in adult education. In order to accomplish this, all new hires will need to:
- Successfully complete an eight (8) hour pre-certification workshop. Currently, this workshop is held virtually over two days. This is required under state guidelines. Teachers are paid to attend this training.
- Complete state certified professional development yearly. Missouri requires adult education teachers to obtain 20 hours of professional development per year. Teachers are paid to attend professional development.
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English as a Second Language Teacher
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers are responsible for providing lessons and supporting students who are learning English as a second language. They must be adaptable, creative, and sensitive to the cultural differences expected when working with students from foreign countries. You do not need to speak a foreign language in order to teach ESL.
Current Openings
Evening openings in Creve Coeur, Ellisville and Chesterfield.Starting pay: $18.50/hour
View job posting*Please note that the employment posting lists Fern Ridge as the location, but multiple locations around St. Louis County are available.
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Adult Basic Education and Literacy/High School Equivalency Teachers
Our Adult Basic Education and Literacy/High School Equivalency (HSE) teachers are responsible for providing lessons and supporting students who are lacking basic education skills in reading, language, and/or math. Students may or may not have a high school diploma. For those students without a diploma, the Adult Basic Education and Literacy teacher will help students prepare to take and pass the high school equivalency (formerly GED) examination.
Current Openings
Openings in Spanish Lake and Clayton.Starting pay: $18.50/hour
View job posting
Teaching AEL FAQs
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What kind of degree do I need to teach?
All teachers must have a Bachelor's Degree. Teaching experience, especially in ESL, HSE (GED®) preparation, or basic skills is preferable but not required.
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Do you have full-time employment?
No, all our positions are part-time. Most positions are for 9 to 12 hours per week.
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If I have K-12 certification, am I certified to teach adult education?
No, you must obtain adult education certification. You cannot apply for adult education certification until you are hired by an Adult Education Program.
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How do I obtain Missouri Adult Education certification?
The state of Missouri requires a beginning teacher precertification workshop in order to begin the certification process. Additional professional development is required to maintain certification.
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How much does the workshop cost?
Once we hire a teacher, the precertification workshop, hotel and mileage are paid for by the program and state.
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Do I get paid for state certification and Parkway training time?
Training hours are paid at a stipend rate.
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How long is my certification valid?
Initial certification is good for 4 years.
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Are fingerprinting and background checks necessary if I have recently completed them for another agency?
Yes.
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Does Parkway have any requirements?
We require classroom observation and training with the HSE (GED®) or ESL coordinator. Parkway SafeSchools training is also required each year.
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How do I apply?
You can find our AEL Application here. After we receive it, we will contact you to come in and observe classes.
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Do you require lesson plans?
Lesson plans and record keeping are required. Most of this work is done on the teacher's own time.
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Are there any other requirements?
Since we are federally and state funded, our teachers are required to keep detailed attendance and testing records as stipulated by the state.
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Why is record keeping so important?
The program's budget is determined by several factors including progress made by students on the government-mandated pre-and post-testing.
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Lesson planning, record keeping and certification seem to be big issues, but what is the teaching itself like?
HSE (GED®) classes are very individualized and the teacher generally works with students on a one-to-one basis but will also spend a part of each class presenting a group lesson.
ESL classes are more of a group dynamic with the teacher acting as a facilitator for the group. Since students WANT to be in class, the atmosphere of the classroom is positive and very rewarding for the teacher.
