Evening GED & Online Education Instructor

Position Overview

The Adult Education Instructor is responsible for the day-to-day instruction and supervision of adult learners attending class to improve basic skills and obtain their GED. A major emphasis of the program is to help students become gainfully employed or retain employment.

Paid at the local hourly salary schedule of $26 per hour (maximum 19 hours per week). The position is 100% grant funded and pending grant approval.

Tuesday and Thursday nights.

• Administer assessment instruments to diagnose, evaluate, and place adult learners;
• Teach in traditional, distance education, and online formats;
• Submit reports and data as required and participate in committee assignments;
• Plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or online;
• Provide learning opportunities aligned with learner’s knowledge, skills, and interests;
• Link instruction to the learner’s academic needs based on assessment;
• Select materials and teaching styles to address individual learning styles;
• Use technology to extend learner knowledge and competency;
• Resolve conflicts and problems in the classroom;
• Create a respectful and supportive learning environment;
• Convey expectations of success to adult learners;
• Inform entering learners of available support services;
• Record learner goals and needs;
• Acknowledge learner doubts or anxieties about entering the program;
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including the Annual Adult Education Summer Conference;
• Support state and national adult education and literacy advocacy organizations;
• Administer assessment instruments and develop a Plan of Instruction (POI) for each learner;
• Utilize assessment results to develop instructional objectives;
• Observe other classes for curriculum consultation and coordination directed by the Program Director;
• Assist with grant applications, proposals, publicity materials, learner recruitment, and program activities such as workshops and graduation;
• Engage learners in analysis, investigation, and interpretation; and
• Assist with intake and orientation, providing information on philosophy, goals, services, schedules, and attendance policies.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution;
• Ability to work the scheduled hours and location referenced in this posting;
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, presentation, and writing skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Experience working with computers and software;
• Ability to work well with others in an innovative team environment.

• Master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution;
• Teaching experience at the K‑12 or postsecondary level;
• Knowledge and understanding of adult education and lifelong learning.

Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. The Alabama Community College System policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law. The College will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement and to fill the position or positions within the classification as circumstances require.