Adult Education Instructor

SOUTHERN MARYLAND TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE INC•Hughesville, MD

2d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The Adult Education Instructor delivers the adult education and literacy component of the Road to Careers (R2C) Integrated Education and Training (IET) program. Instruction is contextualized to the construction transportation field and includes adult education, literacy, workforce readiness, and college transition instruction. The role helps adult learners strengthen reading, writing, mathematics, digital literacy, communication, and employability skills for academic, career, and personal success. The instructor reports directly to the Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor and is responsible for satisfactory performance of the essential job functions. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and Maryland Department of Labor-approved Adult Education Instructor certification. Applicants must maintain confidentiality, communicate professionally with students and stakeholders, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and related software applications. The position is supported by grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability of grant funds and the operational needs of the organization. Applicants must submit a completed application and current resume; incomplete applications will not be considered. The employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; Education, Adult Education, English, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred.
Maryland Department of Labor-approved Adult Education Instructor certification is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software applications for data retrieval, spreadsheet creation, and reporting.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and professionally in written and verbal formats with students, coworkers, supervisors, community partners, and stakeholders.
CPR and First Aid certification required.
Valid Maryland Driver’s License.
State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check.
National Sex Offender Public Registry Check.
Physical examination and Tuberculin PPD Tine Test at hire and annually.
Pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
Current Certified Driver License.
Limited physical effort; minimal physical exertion, with primarily sedentary or light tasks.
Submit a completed application and current resume.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Education, English, Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience teaching adult learners, GED, or workforce-based literacy/numeracy.
Familiarity with the National Reporting System (NRS) and approved assessments.
Adult Education Teacher Certification.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, supportive adult learning environment.
Deliver instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, digital literacy, workforce readiness, and college transition skills.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with program outcomes.
Use effective adult learning strategies and differentiated instruction.
Collaborate with the Program Coordinator, Lead Instructor, faculty, and support staff.
Support student retention, persistence, and achievement goals.
Participate in professional development and program improvement activities.
Administer approved assessments and evaluate student progress.
Use data to individualize instruction.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, instructional hours, assessments, and student outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.