O26/27 Temp/Hrly - Ged Instructor
About The Position
Arlington Community Learning (ACL), a program of Arlington Public Schools, provides adult learners with personal enrichment, professional development, and educational advancement opportunities. The GED Instructor teaches adult students in English who are preparing for the GED® exam and have not completed high school. The instructor develops foundational academic skills, assesses progress, and creates a supportive, inclusive classroom that accommodates varied skill levels and educational backgrounds. Classes cover Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. The role includes lesson planning and instructional material development, monitoring individual educational goals, and helping learners build confidence and skills for future educational and career opportunities. The position is temporary, and employment is not guaranteed for a specific duration; it may end at any time based on operational and staffing needs. The position is not eligible for employee benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of the academic subjects covered by the GED exam: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts.
- Ability to explain complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
- Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting adults from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching, tutoring, or instructional experience, preferably with adult learners.
- Compassion and motivation as an educator, with an understanding of challenges adults may face when returning to the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Teach GED preparation classes covering Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
- Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and classroom activities aligned with GED exam requirements.
- Assess students’ academic skills, identify learning needs, and monitor progress toward individual educational goals.
- Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate different skill levels, learning styles, and educational experiences.
- Help students strengthen reading comprehension, writing, mathematics, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Create a positive and encouraging learning environment that promotes participation, persistence, and academic success.
- Provide constructive feedback, additional support, and guidance to help students prepare for the GED exam.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and student progress documentation.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students and program staff.
- Support efforts to improve student retention, academic achievement, and successful completion of educational goals.
- Participate in instructional staff development opportunities.
Benefits
- Paid planning time: 0.5 hours for each hour worked.
- Paid professional development opportunities at the individual teacher rate.
