Adult Education Instructor​/Career Coach

General Position Summary

Help students improve their basic math, reading comprehension, language, and computer skills so they can achieve a high school equivalency and/or industry-based credentials (IBC) to secure entry‑level employment or advance in their current occupation. Develop, deliver, revise, and teach academic instruction up to the college level, focusing on College and Career Readiness. Work with students to identify potential barriers to their success in obtaining, retaining, and advancing their careers, and implement solutions to ensure their success.

Teaching may include face‑to‑face, online, day, or evening classes. Work closely with students to identify their career goals and develop an individualized career plan.

Director of Adult Education

Lift up to 25 lb.

Frequent interaction with staff, students, and the public; walking, sitting, standing, stooping, and bending

$41,000 - $54,000, depending upon years of teaching experience and level of education

• Mon (8 am to 5 pm)
• Tues & Thursdays (8 am to 2 pm; 5 pm to 8 pm)
• Wed (8 am to 5 pm)
• Fri (8 am to 2 pm)
• Or as needed outside this schedule for special events, meetings, or to meet student needs

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution
• Two years of teaching experience
• Satisfactory background check

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution with a concentration in Education
• Two years of teaching experience with adult learners over the age of 18

• Dependable – punctual
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize tasks – good time‑management skills
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Demonstrate proficiency in Canvas

• Utilize and provide direct instruction through innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques
• Assists with orientation and testing when needed
• Participates in developing, revising, and monitoring the implementation of the curriculum
• Assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement
• Provide classroom instruction, feedback, and direct student learning using available technology
• Meet individually with students to determine skill level, industry experience, and education/training needs
• Guide students through assessments and create an individualized career plan
• Coordinate supports that will assist students with attendance and participation in program activities and make referrals to partnering agencies as appropriate
• Completes reports, collects data, and provides information for program monitoring as requested
• Meet all deadlines
• Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities
• Keeps abreast of developments, research, and new technology.
• Participate in campus activities and recruitment
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to the River Parishes Community College Mission
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education
• (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)