Adult education teacher job description
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Adult education teacher requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in adult education teacher job postings.
Sample adult education teacher requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- State teaching license or certification
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles
- Ability to develop and deliver instruction
- Teaching experience in adult education setting
Sample required adult education teacher soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with diverse student population
- Strong organizational skills
Adult education teacher job description example 1
Mission Neighborhood Centers adult education teacher job description
Over the course of 125 years, MNC has provided services essential to the improvement of the lives of San Francisco's communities. We believe that supporting individual members of a family throughout each life phase, brings success and upward mobility for the entire family unit. Today, we have 14 campuses which are enhancing the lives of low-income seniors, youth, and families.
MNC is seeking a GED Teacher will help instruct in the areas of math, science, language arts and social studies, the four areas covered in the GED tests. The GED Instructor gives additional, and/or clarifying, and/or supplemental information to students and performs tasks that support student learning and program curriculum. The GED Instructor must possess the ability to work with students from different cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Primary Functions
Provide instruction to students individually and/or in a small group setting with their academic needs and GED testing in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science in a bilingual (English/Spanish) setting under the direction of the Education Coordinator.
Foster a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skill development and reinforces critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Help maintain a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
Conduct student educational assessments of participants.
Coordinate GED testing with MNC Pearson Testing site (on-site) and register students for testing with Education Coordinator.
Create and maintain confidential student files including student registration, assessments, educational plans, class attendance, test scores, GED Exam completion records, etc.
Monitor students' progress and program progress towards performance outcomes.
Enter program data into online reporting system and prepare monthly narrative program reports.
Continue to encourage students to continue their advancement by providing assistance in pursuing higher education or vocation training programs after graduation.
Facilitate appropriate referrals and serve as liaison to assure connections with support services that are consistent with student's needs.
Participate in outreach efforts to recruit students and develop retention plans for participants.
Actively engage in the Youth Services Department Educational Strategy team meetings and curriculum/program development process facilitated by the Education Coordinator.
Supporting other Youth Service Programs as needed.
(Full Job Description on request)
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field or with related experience teaching GED curriculums.
Required 1+ years' experience working with young adults - typically 17-24 years old.
Proficient in math through Algebra II.
Strong background in High School Science, Social Studies and Language Arts.
Experience working with any combination of the GED, ACT, SAT, and/or TOEFL testing curriculum.
Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer
Great Team player with excellent customer service skills
Strong background in working with communities that are underserved preferred. Knowledge of Mission District preferred.
Ability to be culturally aware when working with clients.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter with GED Instructor in the subject line to or
Please visit our web site for additional information on our Company web-site at:
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcome diversity in the workplace with a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position is not a remote position.
Requirements
Current Driver's License, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.
Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Clearance Child Abuse Index
Current immunization (TB)(every 2 years thereafter)
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
Current and completed Covid-19 vaccine. Provide proof of record
Bilingual English-Spanish (preferably) or Cantonese (not required)
Ability to partner/help other Youth Services departments as needed.
40 hours a week
Available Monday through Friday from 10:30 am-7:00 pm.
Available to work with students 2-4 hours/week outside of class for check-in.
100% in person working
Benefits
Medical - Kaiser and CCHP / Dental - Principal / Vision - Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b - 3% match / FSA / Pet Care
15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacations days
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)
MNC is seeking a GED Teacher will help instruct in the areas of math, science, language arts and social studies, the four areas covered in the GED tests. The GED Instructor gives additional, and/or clarifying, and/or supplemental information to students and performs tasks that support student learning and program curriculum. The GED Instructor must possess the ability to work with students from different cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Primary Functions
Provide instruction to students individually and/or in a small group setting with their academic needs and GED testing in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science in a bilingual (English/Spanish) setting under the direction of the Education Coordinator.
Foster a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skill development and reinforces critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Help maintain a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
Conduct student educational assessments of participants.
Coordinate GED testing with MNC Pearson Testing site (on-site) and register students for testing with Education Coordinator.
Create and maintain confidential student files including student registration, assessments, educational plans, class attendance, test scores, GED Exam completion records, etc.
Monitor students' progress and program progress towards performance outcomes.
Enter program data into online reporting system and prepare monthly narrative program reports.
Continue to encourage students to continue their advancement by providing assistance in pursuing higher education or vocation training programs after graduation.
Facilitate appropriate referrals and serve as liaison to assure connections with support services that are consistent with student's needs.
Participate in outreach efforts to recruit students and develop retention plans for participants.
Actively engage in the Youth Services Department Educational Strategy team meetings and curriculum/program development process facilitated by the Education Coordinator.
Supporting other Youth Service Programs as needed.
(Full Job Description on request)
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field or with related experience teaching GED curriculums.
Required 1+ years' experience working with young adults - typically 17-24 years old.
Proficient in math through Algebra II.
Strong background in High School Science, Social Studies and Language Arts.
Experience working with any combination of the GED, ACT, SAT, and/or TOEFL testing curriculum.
Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer
Great Team player with excellent customer service skills
Strong background in working with communities that are underserved preferred. Knowledge of Mission District preferred.
Ability to be culturally aware when working with clients.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter with GED Instructor in the subject line to or
Please visit our web site for additional information on our Company web-site at:
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcome diversity in the workplace with a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position is not a remote position.
Requirements
Current Driver's License, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.
Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Clearance Child Abuse Index
Current immunization (TB)(every 2 years thereafter)
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
Current and completed Covid-19 vaccine. Provide proof of record
Bilingual English-Spanish (preferably) or Cantonese (not required)
Ability to partner/help other Youth Services departments as needed.
40 hours a week
Available Monday through Friday from 10:30 am-7:00 pm.
Available to work with students 2-4 hours/week outside of class for check-in.
100% in person working
Benefits
Medical - Kaiser and CCHP / Dental - Principal / Vision - Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b - 3% match / FSA / Pet Care
15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacations days
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024