Position Information
Job Title Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program Lead Instructor - West Burlington
Job Description
The Adult Education and Literacy Lead Instructor is responsible for providing competency-based instruction and programing to help adult learners develop the skills necessary for employment, training, and/or post-secondary education. The Lead Teacher will provide structured course plans; identify and develop curriculum; conduct student orientations, and coordinate testing and data management. Additionally, this position will spend a portion of their time providing leadership and training to other AEL instructors, such as but not limited to, best practices and strategies in instruction, technology, classroom management, and student documentation processes.
This position is assigned to the West Burlington campus.
Start date is negotiable, but the successful candidate must be available to start no later than July 1, 2026.
The Adult Education and Literacy ( AEL ) Program Lead Instructor will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.
This position is a full-time position (261-day contract); with an annual starting salary of $45,760.00. Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid discretionary time, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days' vacation and participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement plan.
Employment is contingent on state and/or federal funding for adult education.
Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
Comply with relevant program, institutional, state and federal policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Provide leadership and/or oversight, as assigned, for particular program area(s), e.g., literacy; ESL ; HSED ; distance learning; student transitions to training, college or employment; @contextualized instruction; etc.
Develop and facilitate AEL classes, including assessment, data management, and documentation of student participation and progress at assigned site(s) and in accordance with relevant program, institutional, state and federal policies.
Prepare lesson plans that provide all students an opportunity to learn and provide instruction as assigned.
Monitor student progress toward improving academic, life, and work skills, which may include facilitating high school equivalency diploma preparation and/or English language acquisition.
Conduct student intake, assess student learning, and accurately document program services.
Actively participate in team meetings and complete a minimum of 12 hours of professional development each fiscal year.
Assist the Director of AEL in identifying and recommending potential instructors, and the orientation and training of new instructors.
Contribute to the expansion and implementation of the AEL program, including but not limited to curriculum development, professional development, and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Experience teaching in a formal setting.
Ability to use technology and computer software applications to perform work duties.
Experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of adult learners with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and individual ability differences.
Strong human relations and interpersonal oral and written communication skills emphasizing positive interactions.
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of personal and professional integrity.
Self-motivated, creative, and capable of being flexible in the delivery of program services.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education or adult education.
Current Iowa Department of Education standard teaching license.
Experience teaching literacy levels in reading and/or math in K-12 or Adult Education and Literacy education systems, including ESL or high school equivalency diploma ( HSED ) preparation.
Physical Demands
The Adult Education and Literacy ( AEL ) Program Lead Instructor must have the ability and mobility to serve a rural service area; travel to other areas within and outside of the college's region will be required. Must be able to work on a basis of "available as work demands" in addition to a fixed schedule, which will include evenings and some weekends. In addition, the individual in this position will actively promote a positive image for the college district.
EEO Statement Summary
It is the policy of Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).
Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email equity@scciowa.edu, phone number 319/208-5101, fax 319/208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 Facsimile: (303) 844-4303, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR .Denver@ed.gov (OCR.Denver@ed.gov)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number AS397P
Open Date 02/23/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please answer the screening questions and make sure and upload your resume, cover letter and transcripts in order to be considered for the position. Thank you,
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
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What experience have you had in any of the following areas: literacy/numeracy instruction, working with adult learners and/or English language learners, and/or writing curriculum?
(Open Ended Question)
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Describe the technology and computer software applications you have used and your level of experience/expertise using them to perform work duties.
(Open Ended Question)
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Tell us what experience you have in working with a diverse population.
(Open Ended Question)
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Describe any past experience you have acquired with interpreting, following and ensuring compliance with state and/or federal rules/laws/regulations.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcript #1
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation
Transcript #2
Transcript #3
Transcript #4
SCC Human Resources Office
(319) 208-5063
lhempen@scciowa.edu
