How to Become a SBAS Teacher A Slide Show For Prospective Community Education Teachers

What are Adult Education Community Ed. Classes? Community Education “Fee-based” classes Must be self supporting No credential needed Must have expertise in class subject matter

Who Are You Teaching? Profile of Adult Learners They are pragmatic They are impatient They have life experiences Most are repeat customers They want a break from their main occupation/lifestyle They want to socialize too

Profile of a Community Ed Teacher Want to share Most have no formal teaching training Not in it for the money Either experts or passionate They have an “ear” to the community Want to do something different

What Does A Teacher Need? Minimum Qualifications Want (not have) to do it!! Energy and a desire to share knowledge An adult No criminal record – fingerprints required Citizen or green card

Categories of Classes – Community Education The arts Fitness and health Languages Finance How to…… Hobbies and Special Interests “Other”

How Do I Create a Class Is your idea really something that others want to know about – or is it just something that you like? What is in a Title? Everything! Complete a New Course Proposal Form Course Description Style – speak to the reader New Course Proposal Committee meets to approve new classes

Helpful Hints Course Description Style: How to reach the most students “We Feature” Details Bottom line Outlines “You Benefit” Emotional Esthetic Self esteem Concentrate on the benefits more than the features

13 Great Words For Writing Your Course Proposal Easy Discover New Guarantee Health Love Money Proven Results Safety Save You Free

Make Your Proposal Stand Out The first five words of the course description will often determine if the prospective student will read on or pass A Definition The Question A Quotation The End Result The Outstanding/Impressive Fact

Good Openers Sample Ideas “Batik is an age old art of fabric coloring using wax and dye.” (Definition) “Baffled, bored or intimidated by Opera?” (Question) “No man is an island.” (Quotation) “Learn to crochet, the easy way.” (End Result) “Lighting is the key to all photography.” (Outstanding/Impressive fact)

Planning for Your Class Goals and Objectives: Course and class Goals: What students are going to learn Objectives: How the teacher will accomplish the goal Simple and clear Concentrate on what the student will gain, not what you will present.

Each class should have………... Lesson Plan Always know what you are going to do – NEVER “wing” it! “Tell ‘em what they will get, give it, and tell ‘em what they got” Class handouts - students rely on them Always leave time for questions

Promoting your Class We Will: Put your class in our Brochure – sent to homes and schools in the South Bay Advertise your class on our website and Facebook You Can: Pass out handouts and flyers to everyone you know Send out e-mails to all your friends and relatives Gather names and e-mails of everyone in your class and invite them to future classes Use free on-line classified ads (Craigslist) Your reputation and credibility always will help sell your class

Tips For A Great Class Consider first the audience Involve the students, they know more than you think Interaction Show your passion but don’t be an actor Put yourself in their seat

A Few Last Details…… Pay is $25.98 Hr. Tuition and fees are set by school Minimum class size is 10 If class is canceled, you will not get paid Employer is Redondo Beach Unified School District Livescan fingerprinting is required SBAS has four terms with 18 week advance deadlines for new course proposals

What do you have to offer. Find out here… http://www. southbayadult