Adult Education Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Douglasville, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Dean of Adult Education, the Lead Instructor prepares and provides standards-based instruction for High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests (i.e., GED and HiSET) in the academic areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies for adult education students at WGTC. In addition to classroom instruction and evaluating students’ progress, the full-time lead instructor also provides first level support to adult ed instructors and staff on the assigned campus and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;
Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
Oral and written communication skills;
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
Skill in accurate recordkeeping;
Organizational skills;
Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience teaching adults basic academic skills (reading, math, writing) in a formal educational setting and/or teaching experience in middle, secondary, adult or post-secondary education.
Completion of a bachelor's degree from a college or university.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in adult education within the last two years.
Advanced degree in content areas of reading, math, English, curriculum and instruction, adult education, or special education.
Experience working in a formal classroom
Experience with blackboard.
Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills;

Responsibilities

Deliver standards-based instruction for High School Equivalency (HSE) Tests (i.e., GED and HiSET)/(TABE) Test of Adult Basic Education, in the academic areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Recruits, supervises and directs classroom volunteers.
Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction and obtains or prepares instructional materials for classroom use. Coordinates schedule for teacher substitutes and volunteers.
Provide first level support to all instructors and staff in the Adult Education program on the Douglasville campus of WGTC. Prepares and maintains all required documents and administrative reports.
Engage in recruitment and retention activities, promotes the adult education program to public and private organizations throughout the Service Delivery Area of the College.
Plans, organizes and participates in staff development and team conferences.
Other Duties as Assigned