Instructor - Education jobs in Kentucky

WEST KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Title: Adult Education Instructor

Reports to: Director of Adult Education

Term of Employment: Full-time Instructor for Fulton County and the Fulton County Detention Center – Does require travel between Fulton, Hickman, and Ballard Counties. Mileage reimbursement.

Work Location: Fulton County Adult Education Center and Fulton County Detention Center

Compensation: Compensation commensurate with years of experience, educational background, and the approved certified salary schedule of the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative Adult Education Program.

Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or a content related field. Must score within NRS Level 6 on the TABE11/12 A in Reading and Math. Knowledge of College and Career Readiness Standards and strong technology background preferred.

Job Description/Requirements:

● Provides instruction in literacy, adult basic education, GED® test preparation, English language acquisition, family literacy, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), workforce preparation, integrated education and training, including career pathways, workplace education, and digital literacy.

● Actively participates in required professional learning with a growth mindset.

● Applies research-based instructional practices that incorporate the regular use of computers and other educational and emerging technologies.

● Is knowledgeable of reading, writing, and/or math instructional strategies.

● Uses instructional strategies, research-based instructional best practices, and edtech tools appropriate to the needs of the adult student.

● Uses a liquid syllabus for every class.

● Uses KYAE Lesson Plans, KYAE HyperDoc Lesson Plans, and other CCRS, TABE 11/12, and GED®-aligned lesson plans.

● Provides continuous, data-driven feedback to students and adjusts instruction to optimize student learning outcomes.

● Collaborates with colleagues to develop and evaluate curriculum and other instructional materials.

● Administers and interprets appropriate placement and diagnostic tests when necessary.

● Ensures instruction is aligned to diagnostic tests.

● Applies adult education principles and methods in the classroom.

● Plans learning experiences that are interactive and relevant to the specific workforce environment stated within the students’ career pathway plan.

● Customizes, develops, and delivers workforce-focused curricula and lesson plans.

● All other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education as needed for the success of the adult education program and progress of clients.

Interested candidates must submit cover letter, resume and 3 references electronically to:

Tina Peery

WKEC Director of Adult Education

tina.peery@wkec.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person