IET Adult Literacy Instructor

Western Nevada College•Carson City, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent training and experience) in Education, TESOL, Adult Education, Literacy, or a related field
Resume

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Experience with co-teaching models
Knowledge or experience in the technical field

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the technical trainer to design and deliver integrated lessons that blend technical content with foundational academic skills and employability competencies
Provide contextualized and scaffolded instruction in English language development, literacy, and/or numeracy that supports the success of students at varying levels of proficiency and experience in the technical training and in the workplace
Use a variety of co-teaching models and instructional strategies to make technical content accessible to learners with diverse literacy, language, and academic backgrounds
Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages active engagement, collaboration, and persistence
Participate in joint planning sessions with the IET team
Align curriculum, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional activities with program goals and the needs of adult learners
Coordinate the instructional flow of class sessions, determining when and how to co-deliver or alternate responsibilities with the technical trainer
Provide input on equipment, materials, and instructional resources to enhance student learning
Provide meaningful feedback on student work, regularly assessing students' progress in literacy, language, and numeracy skills to inform instruction and track progress
Offer individualized support and resources to help students overcome barriers to learning and success
Monitor and report student attendance, skill development, and progression toward learning outcomes in collaboration with the IET team
Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the IET program by providing feedback on curriculum design, instructional practices and materials, and professional development
Participate in professional development and training opportunities facilitated by the IET specialist or College and Career Readiness division to build and achieve proficiency in IET methods and strategies
Allow the IET Specialist to conduct 2-3 classroom observations, which will be scheduled in advance
Depending on teaching experience, be receptive to instructional coaching by the IEP team, incorporating feedback and direction as appropriate
Stay informed about adult education best practices and approaches to contextualized instruction, including support for English learners and underprepared learners