Adult Ed/GED Instructor - Somerset County Teacher

Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies • Somerset Township, PA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist adults in becoming literate and obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency. This role involves providing high quality, research-based instruction in reading, writing, and mathematical skills to raise educational functional levels and/or to obtain a high school equivalency. The instructor will also assist staff in recruitment, goal setting, instruction, and embedding work readiness activities. Additionally, the position supports, documents, and identifies professional development for classroom aides and tutors. Case management and coordination of vocational and community support services for individuals with disadvantaged conditions and/or barriers to employment are also key functions, aiming to help them achieve success in community employment or further education. Services are provided in correctional institutions and in the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated experience working with adult learners.
• Must conform to high standards of behavior expected of all staff.
• Excellent work habits, including attendance and punctuality, are required.
• Must follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Must assure that students under his/her supervision follow the same.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in providing case management or vocational services to individuals with barriers to employment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in program improvement efforts.
• Provides intake, data collection, and data input for outcome tracking.
• Provides initial and on-going assessment of student’s abilities and skills.
• Supports student success in career pathways, helping students acquire the knowledge and basic skills, including critical thinking and problem solving, necessary to earn a secondary school credential and to transition to and succeed in employment and/or postsecondary education or training.
• Provides education and instruction in a variety of basic methods to appeal to varying learning styles and abilities.
• Incorporates the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) into curricula.
• Creates lesson plans with CCRS-aligned objectives. Lesson plans must clearly articulate how lessons will be sequenced, use instructional materials, and present and conduct learning activities. Strategies should make career awareness and workforce skills a central context for learning.
• Provides instruction to classes that will include large-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level