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Teach for ACE ~ Share Your Unique Talent

Share your passion, inspire someone to begin a new career, let your imagination soar... become an instructor for Adult and Community Education.


Instructor In-Service, September 2007

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Instructor Benefits

We're always looking for great instructors and new course ideas. Spread the word to others, too!

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Seeking instructors for...

See ACE part-time teaching opportunities as posted in FCPS Job Opportunities on March 26 (page 8).


Apprenticeship
Optician - Levels 1, 2, and 3 - We are pleased to announce that ACE will again offer opticianry apprenticeship related instruction. We are currently recruiting part-time teachers for levels 1, 2 and 3.  Course curriculum and lesson plan support provided. Classes meet from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm one night per week from September 2008 to May 2009 at selected locations.  (These classes are designed to complement on-the-job training provided by the employer.)

Course content includes: theory of light, prism refraction and reflection, refractive index, ocular anatomy, eye anomalies, basic lenses,  prescription interpretation,  prismatic effect, transposition, and power cross. For additional information or to apply, call 703-658-2700 or email: appren@fcps.edu.

Arts
Arts program is seeking part-time instructors for studio arts, painting, drawing, photography, and other mediums at Herndon High School. Teach adults in informal, hands-on classes during evening hours Monday - Thursday. Qualifications: professional competency in the medium you wish to teach.

Seeking part-time instructors for calligraphy, needle arts, and studio arts for evening classes at various locations throughout Fairfax County and Saturday classes at Lake Braddock High School. Qualifications: professional competency in the medium you wish to teach.

Seeking part-time instructors for May-July, 2008 and September-December, 2008 classes. Qualifications: BA/MA Fine Arts in photography, painting, drawing, fine craft, or interior design. Must complete the FCPS application process before teaching. Must be flexible about locations throughout Fairfax County and available to teach weeknight and Saturday morning classes.

Also seeking part-time instructors for:

  • photography classes using the digital camera
  • short workshops in various aspects of paper arts, such as card making and paper cutting
  • classes and workshops in quilting
  • workshops in faux finish and decorative painting techniques

Contact Elaine Hawes at 703-658-1221 or elaine.hawes@fcps.edu

Business
Interested in teaching a business course? We’re always looking for great instructors in a variety of business fields, including communications. E-mail business@fcps.edu or call 703-658-1219 if you are interested in teaching an existing class or proposing a new one.

Communications
Seeking part-time instructors for speaking, writing, and interpersonal communications classes. Contact business@fcps.edu or call 703-658-1219.  If you wish to teach creative writing courses such as short story writing, contact homeimprovement@fcps.edu or call 703-658-1222.

Floral Design
Floral Design teacher needed immediately to teach in the Herndon area contact Sandy Booth 703-658-1222 or email Sandra.Booth@fcps.edu.

Qualified designers are also needed to teach various floral design classes within a certificate program. Qualifications: individuals must have professional experience and training. Contact Sandra Booth at 703-658-1222 or sandra.booth@fcps.edu

Foreign Language
Foreign Language Experience (FLEX) is seeking part-time Chinese and Spanish instructors for elementary age students before or after school. Qualifications: native or fluent speaker experience teaching or working with children. Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required. Contact the FLEX program office at 703-658-1291 or flex@fcps.edu.

Outside the Textbook foreign language instructors are needed for after school enrichment programs for grades 7-8. If you can teach German, Japanese, Italian, French, or Spanish, this is a great opportunity to help students develop their foreign language conversational skills. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and fluency in chosen language; teacher’s certification is not required. Contact Guiomar Anderson at 703-658-1292 or guiomar.anderson@fcps.edu

International culture/language - have you traveled extensively, worked with international organizations, or lived abroad immersed in a different culture? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and experiences with others? We are seeking additional instructors for our cultures and language classes. Classes are taught in English or a combination of English and a foreign language. Contact Guiomar Anderson at 703-658-1292 or guiomar.anderson@fcps.edu

SAT Preparation
Secondary enrichment is now accepting applications for instructors who are interested in teaching SAT preparation: critical reading and writing and SAT preparation: math. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Qualifications: endorsement in English and math preferred for all courses; however, graduate students and individuals with experience in the subject area are also encouraged to apply. Contact Lynn Killiany at 703-658-1289 or lynn.killiany@fcps.edu.

 

Additional openings:

Information Technology: Beginning computers, Access, Word

Dental assistant - instructional aide (4-5 years of experience)

Dental office administration (4-5 years of experience)

Spanish for healthcare providers (medical terminology proficient)

Legal assistant course (legal background)

HVAC continuing education, 3-hour course

Gasfitters continuing education, 1-hour course

 

 

Master electrician's exam prep, 36-hour course

Budgeting/debt management

Calligraphy

Time management

Math instructors for youth - daytime and evening classes

Fall 2008
Bridge

Calligraphy

Picture framing

 


Instructor Benefits

If interested, contact the program specialist listed above or:
Sheryl Granzow, Community Education Specialist
sheryl.granzow@fcps.edu
703-658-1228


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