Adult Education Instructor (Adjunct-Public Library))

Date: June 2025
Position Type: Adjunct/Grant Funded
Position Status: Temporary
Positions Available: 3
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Location: Positions available at the Public Libraries in Howard, Sedan, or Anthony

About the Role

The Adult Education Instructor (Adjunct) is responsible for coordination and facilitation of curriculum of the ABE/GED evening class at one of the three locations to meet basic academic needs and workplace skills for the adult students. In addition, the instructor is responsible for direct instruction of the basic academic skills to all students enrolled in the program. This program will be taught at the Public Libraries in Howard, Sedan, or Anthony. Specific location will be assigned based on area needs and the instructor's location. Working together with the library and instructor, a schedule will be created for evening classes 2 days a week. This is a grant-funded position paid via a per-semester contract: Fall, Spring, and the option for Summer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate the Adult Education curriculum while maintaining and following the standards and criteria of the program.
• Collect data and provide reports regarding test scores, goals, and progress of students to the program director.
• Provide program orientation for new students.
• Coordinate with other Adult Education instructors and area agencies to maintain program consistency and meet community needs.
• Meet weekly with respective students' college instructors in the Pathways Program.
• Develop 1 hour of work each week for students to complete outside of class as part of program requirements.
• Attend staff development meetings and conferences.
• Obtain credentialing and necessary professional development, as determined by the director.
• Assist with the planning of the GED graduation ceremony as applicable.
• Stay abreast of ABE/GED workplace curriculum.
• Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and other external representatives.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures.
• Assist the Director of Adult Education by performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to organize, coordinate, and work effectively within a team approach.
• Strong English language skills (spelling, word usage, and meaning).
• Computer literate (understanding of the Windows environment and MS Office Products).
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work well under deadline pressures.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field (required).
• Master’s Degree (preferred).
• Minimum of three years of experience in teaching or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move freely around the approved facility locations.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as required to perform responsibilities.
• Ability to work on the computer for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Work performed in an office environment and classroom.