Adult Education Instructor (Florida)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE GULF COAST INC•Pensacola, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is responsible for providing adult education instruction and supportive services in basic literacy, academic tutoring, and GED preparation. The role involves developing student academic and career goals, conducting assessments, providing small group remediation, and instructing students in preparing for and passing GED modules. The instructor will also assist in training volunteer tutors, develop instructional materials, and stay current on best practices in adult education. Additionally, the position requires maintaining participant files, inputting data into the Goodwill database, and reporting student progress. The instructor acts as a positive role model and must observe safety procedures and personnel policies.

Requirements

Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
Ability to use general office equipment including computer keyboard by touch.
Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
Must be able to keep information confidential.
Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among employees and students.
Must be able to take initiative and make decisions with little supervision.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and work well with little supervision.
Must be dependable and reliable, following class schedule with few or no schedule adjustments.
Must have access to reliable transportation in order to work at various work locations, including some disadvantaged areas of our territory.
Must obtain and retain First Aid/CPR/AED certification and respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency at the worksite according to Goodwill Safety Policies & Procedures.
Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, liability automobile insurance and be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree in education or content related field (History, Math, English, Science) required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Two years of secondary or adult education teaching/training experience preferred.
Experience working with people with barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment preferred.
Proficiency in English, grammar, spelling and math.

Responsibilities

Provides world class customer service including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Performs intake and informs prospective students of all Goodwill services.
Conducts assessments of student’s basic skills to determine the most appropriate plan of instruction.
Develops student academic and career goals to be included on the plan of instruction (POI), outlining the necessary steps for successful completion.
Conducts pre/post tests to measure student’s progress in alignment with the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS).
Provides small group academic remediation for adults with varied skill levels, from basic literacy to GED preparation.
Instructs, guides, and assists students in preparing to pass all 4 GED modules, effectively utilizing GEDReady practice test results, and the GED Test registration process.
Provides participants opportunities to earn available professional certifications aligned with their chosen career pathways.
Meets with participants individually at regular intervals to review academic progress, make adjustments to POI’s, and document college/career activity/progress.
Maintains participant files keeping them up-to-date and adhering to confidentiality standards.
Inputs demographic data and necessary participant updates in Goodwill database in a timely manner.
Reports student progress through required reports and departmental records and through on-going communication with supervisor.
Assists the Director of Educational Services in the training and recruitment of volunteer tutors, as necessary.
Develops and maintains instructional and reinforcement materials for students and tutors.
Stays current on adult education, workforce development, special population issues and best practices by participating in on-going training and professional development activities including seminars, conferences, in-house training and through personal research.
Stays informed of community, agency, and program information through inter-office communications, and attendance at staff meetings.
Participates in a variety of community awareness and fundraising activities which promote the program, agency and/or the funding source under the direction of supervisor.
Acts as a positive role model for students in all aspects of professional performance.
Observes all safety procedures and personnel policies.
Regular attendance, as outlined in Goodwill’s policy, is required.
Other duties as assigned.