Purpose and Scope
The Workforce Essentials Adult Education program supports adult learners in achieving the high school equivalency diploma, improving foundational or technical skills, or gaining command of the English language and advancing personal growth. The instructor collaborates with the AE County Program Coordinator and the AE Assistant Program Director to ensure an educational atmosphere where students fulfill their potential. Student options include earning a high school diploma, and/or improving basic skills in math, language, science, social studies, and reading to show a level gain in the six levels as defined by the National Reporting System (NRS). Students may also receive training in employability skills or job-specific training in a workforce readiness program, workforce transition program or a post-secondary preparation pathway.
Core Responsibilities
Program Classroom Management and Compliance
Maintain compliance with Tennessee Adult Education policies and performance standards.
Keep accurate records of attendance and provide records to student coordinator.
Follow curriculum and assessment protocols to foster student progress through established learning levels. Be aware of federal and state time limits for data entry and testing and your role in each.
Monitor student attendance tracking and re-engagement processes. Call and/or email students who miss class. Reach out in a timely manner and document outreach.
Understand instructor performance goals and county goals for retention, gains, and graduation.
Student Development and Support
Attend professional development opportunities provided for staff as requested. If unable to attend, follow up with supervisor to request a recording or notes of content covered.
Establish effective system for noting student assessment and placement, and skills gaps to determine individualized instruction.
Work in tandem with student coordinator to remain aware of student hours and provide test taking strategies as post-testing timeframe approaches
Instructional Duties
Effectively plans, organizes, instructs, and evaluates student work.Be knowledgeable about all curriculum changes and policies as set forth by the division of Adult Education (DAE).
Provides a classroom environment where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences through appropriate implementation and evaluation of classroom instructional activities.
Follow curriculum and assessment protocols to foster student progress through established learning levels.
Conducts and / or partners with staff that performs Adult Education orientation and testing. Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS), Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and Official Practice Tests (OPT) will be utilized
Collaborate with other instructors as needed for curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and distance education.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
Support local AE partnerships to expand educational access and support workforce needs if opportunities arise. Refer partnership ideas to the County Coordinator.
Represent the local AE program in the local community as an ambassador for adult education by being knowledgeable about the intake and orientation process, as well as the general times all classes are available so you can refer those interested in joining a class.
Maintain general knowledge about Workforce Essentials and work-based programs to be able to answer general questions about Workforce Development Initiatives (WDIs) including IETs, pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeships, ESL classes, etc. Refer any inquiries to the County Coordinator, Assistant Program Director, or Program Director.
Support students by attending graduation ceremonies to celebrate if available.
Data and Performance Tracking
Supervise data management, ensuring accurate and timely student information reporting.
Regularly review data to guide program adjustments and meet state-set performance goals.
Provide timely reports as requested to stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree (required); teaching experience and administrative licensing preferred.
Minimum of three years in teaching or educational program management.
Relevant education and work experience will be considered.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite preferred, as well as ability to use online meeting platforms, and strong communication skills.
Working knowledge of learning platforms preferred.
General knowledge of test security and test proctoring is preferred.
Ability to prepare and present to small and large groups is required
Additional Knowledge
Adult Education Experience highly recommended.
Exhibits professional and ethical behavior standards when interacting with students, staff, and community to include dress, speech, and manners.
Accountable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Demonstrates excellent leadership and management skills. Ability to motivate, develop, and inspire a team is essential to this position.
Proven analytical, organizational, and time management skills to include the ability to accomplish deadline requirements are essential to this job.
Compelling leadership style that includes significant skills in communication, people management, program management, strategic planning, problem solving, and financial management.
Must have reliable transportation, valid drivers license, good driving record, and maintain vehicle insurance.
Must attend orientation and security training prior to working if assigned to work in a correctional facility.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is an hourly part time position working on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5pm-8pm.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those expected to be successfully performed by employees as essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentials functions
Physical demands: while performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35-40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Workforce Essentials, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Workforce Essentials, Inc. complies with applicab
