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What We’re Looking for In An Instructor

Metro Adult Continuing Education is committed to helping individuals develop their personal and professional potential through lifelong learning. We are looking for instructors with the following qualities:

  • Passion for teaching and subject matter
  • Experience in chosen field/subject and the ability to provide current and relevant information to students
  • Credibility
  • Professionalism (with students, presentation/instructional skills and working relationships)
  • The ability to listen to feedback and take action
  • Compliance with paperwork
  • Reliability/flexibility/adaptability
  • A love for sharing knowledge
  • Positivity (good energy)
  • Intuitiveness to respond to students’ needs
  • Creativity
  • The ability to communicate ideas at different skill levels
  • Punctuality and preparedness
  • Willingness to promote program/ courses/classes

What we offer to our instructors:

  • Part-time teaching opportunities that can help to build your resume and connect you to others interested in your subject area
  • The opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise, and to help others
  • 20% discount on Metro Adult Continuing Education classes
  • Professional development to build your skills as an instructor