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.

Application

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

Instructor Benefits

paid position per FCPS pay scale, including annual cost-of-living increase (as approved by the School Board)
discounts for computer hardware and software, Technology@Home
reduced rates for Adult and Community Education classes
membership eligibility to Apple Federal Credit Union
employee incentives
incentives for apartment rental
access to Fairfax County housing programs, including First Time Homebuyers Program

If interested, contact the program specialist listed below or:

James Ginther, Coordinator, Adult and Community Education james.ginther@fcps.edu

Seeking instructors for...

Apprenticeship

Seeking qualified instructors to teach the following Apprenticeship Related Instruction HVAC-R courses:

HVAC-R – Level 1
HVAC-R – Level 2
HVAC-R – Level 3
HVAC-R – Level 4

See attached curriculum summary

Applicants can e-mail a letter of interest or résumé to appren@fcps.edu or fax to 703-659-2710.
Classes begin September 2011 and meet through May 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on: Monday and Wednesday evenings at Bryant Center in Alexandria or Tuesday and Thursday evenings at South Lakes High School in Reston.
Pay rates start at $30 per hour.

Qualifications: Experienced teachers or trainers of adult learners in any trades area. Tradesman license preferred but not required. Lesson plans provided.

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 Secondary School. Qualifications: professional competency in the medium you wish to teach.

Seeking part-time instructors for September-December 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:

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 Sandra Booth 703-658-1222 or email Sandra.Booth@fcps.edu

Business

Interested in teaching a business course? We’re always looking for great instructors in a variety of business fields, including communications. We are particularly in need of tax preparation instructors and individuals who can teach entrepreneurial courses: How to Start Your Business; Pricing your Products and Services; Winning Federal, State, and Local Government Contracts; Mortgage Originator Pre-Licensing, and related. ACE is also seeking instructors who can teach MS Office Suite during day and weekend hours. 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.

Culinary - Cake Decorating

Whether out of sheer interest or necessity, people are flocking back to their kitchens. If you have professional training as a chef or caterer, consider sharing your culinary passion with motivated adults. We are especially seeking individuals to teach general culinary, knife skills, and cake decorating (all levels) classes. Teach during the day or in the evening. Contact Sandra Booth 703-658-1222 or email Sandra.Booth@fcps.edu.

Floral Design

Floral Design teachers needed immediately for various Fairfax County locations. Contact Sandra 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 K-6

Foreign Language Experience (FLEX) is seeking part-time Chinese, French, Japanese, 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

Health and Medical

Registered nurses needed to teach medical terminology, clinical skills and other nursing-related classes. Seeking dental assistants to support dental classes and medical administrative office managers to instruct administration classes. Contact Carolyn Root at 703-658-1216 or carolyn.root@fcps.edu

Information Technology

Many IT professionals find satisfaction in sharing their expertise with others in an ACE classroom. Our technology classes are especially valued for delivering practical instruction that’s interactive and hands on. Join the team! We invite new course ideas that empower adults in the digital information age. Contact Britt at bweaver@fcps.edu or 703-658-1220.

Interpretation

The Spoken Language Interpretation Program is seeking instructors in interpretation and translation. An immediate need is present for an instructor(s) for Vocabulary and Terminology and Ethics and Cultural Brokering. Instructor training will be provided to an experienced interpreter. Contact Guiomar Anderson at 703-658-1292 or guiomar.anderson@fcps.edu

SAT Preparation

Secondary enrichment is 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

Trade and Industry

Seeking qualified Trade and Industry instructors to teach the following courses:

Brick Patios and Walkways
Heating Fundamentals
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Door Locks
VA Contractor’s Licensing Exam Prep
Electrician Continuing Education

Course outlines are provided. Applicants can e-mail a letter of interest or résumé to tradeandindustry@fcps.edu or call 703-658-1217.

World Language - Adults

ACE (Adult Community Education) de Fairfax County cherche prof de français pour cours pour adultes trois matinées par semaine de 10 h- midi près de Tyson’s Corner.

Cours mixte conversation autour de l’actualité et la culture françaises plus révision grammaticale.

Qualités pédagogiques et expérience démontrée avec les élèves adultes.

Le candidat doit avoir les documents nécessaires pour travailler aux USA.

Envoyez votre CV avec des références à: Susan Norland at Susan.norland@fcps.edu