Adult Education Teacher- Part Time

Family & Children's Services•Tulsa, OK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join an amazing team as an adult educator as part of one of Tulsa's premier mental health organizations. The Adult Education Teacher provides High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction to men and women in classroom and community settings. Instruction may also take place in county jails for individuals impacted by the criminal/legal system. Areas of instruction include Literacy and/or HSE classes in the subject areas of Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science for the attainment of a General Education Development (GED) diploma.

Requirements

Competent understanding of adult learners, learning disabilities, and necessary instruction to pass the GED or HiSET exam.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply trauma-informed instruction and the impacts substance abuse has on learners.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and work cooperatively with other instructors, staff, students and community partners.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
Oklahoma Teaching Certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment start.
Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person served to live in normal community residences; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse issues.
Respectful awareness while teaching, of client rights and personal preferences in treatment.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

Responsibilities

Provides High School Equivalency (HSE) instruction to men and women in classroom and community settings.
Instruction may also take place in county jails for individuals impacted by the criminal/legal system.
Areas of instruction include Literacy and/or HSE classes in the subject areas of Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science for the attainment of a General Education Development (GED) diploma.