Adult Education - Adult Basic Education (GED) and High School Equivalency Instructor

Dutchess County BOCES; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute is seeking enthusiastic instructors to help adults returning to the classroom work toward a New York High School Equivalency Diploma (GED). In-person classes for 18+ learners, with open entry and flexible weekly hours, will involve developing individualized plans, tracking progress, and communicating with students.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree; a Master’s in a related field and NY Adult Education Certification eligibility within 6 months are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Masters Degree in K-12 preferred, certification not required but eligible for NY Adult Education Certification within 6 months.
• Experience working with adults from varied backgrounds in educational settings is ideal.
• Must be confident teaching high school math and language skills.

Responsibilities

• Create individualized lesson plans and conduct public outreach; communicate with students; track progress and attendance; administer assessments.
• Open-entry, in-person classes for learners 18+; maintain set weekly schedule (3 hours/day, 2–4 days/week; 6–9 hours total weekly).

Skills

Adult education

Math instruction

Language instruction

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree (K-12)

Job description

Adult Education - Adult Basic Education (GED) and High School Equivalency Instructor JobID: 2590

• Position Type:
  Adult Education/ AD ED INSTRUCTOR
• Date Posted:
  7/27/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/08/2026

Anticipated:
Adult Education - Adult Basic Education (GED) and High School Equivalency Instructor

GENERAL STATEMENT
OF JOB:
The Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute is looking for enthusiastic and nurturing instructors for adults returning to the classroom with the goal of obtaining a New York High School Equivalency Diploma (GED).

SUPERVISES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS,
EXPERIENCE AND
COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree K-12 Permanent Certification preferred, but not required. If no teaching certification, must be eligible and willing to apply for NY Adult Education Certification within 6 months of start date.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults of varied socioeconomic, cultural, educational, and/or differently-abled backgrounds, particularly in an educational setting.
• Must be confident teaching high school math and language skills.
• Great opportunity for retired teachers, new college graduates, and those who wish to make a difference and change lives in a positive way.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Job duties include creating individualized lesson plans, public outreach, student communication, progress and attendance tracking, and assessment administration.
• Classes hours vary, depending on location but typically run 3 hours a day, 2-4 days a week, for a total of 6-9 hours weekly. Potential classroom instructors must be able to commit to a set weekly schedule, although applicants for substitute teachers on an as-needed basis are welcome!
• Classes are open entry and in person. Students are 18 and older.