ABE ESL Instructor

Yavapai-College; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai College is seeking an ABE ESL Instructor to lead adult education classes in a learning center and classroom setting.

The role includes maintaining student records, collaborating with program staff, and supporting services across Yavapai County. Evening/weekend hours may be required, with travel for professional development as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education or related field.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain AZ Adult Education Teacher Certification.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook Express) with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to learn proprietary Adult Ed database LACES.
• Previous adult teaching experience is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and occasional weekend hours.
• Ability to attend required professional development (some out-of-town travel).
• Skilled in accuracy and attention to detail for records purposes.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Adult Basic Education – ESL in a learning center and classroom setting.
• Maintain student records related to assessment, attendance, and progress for grant record-keeping requirements.
• Work with Adult Basic Education program staff to maintain and enhance the program's services throughout Yavapai County.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the team, students, the general public, and grant agencies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Adult Education or related field

AZ Adult Education Teacher Certification eligible

Master's degree in Adult Education, TESOL, or related field

TABE and TABE CLAS E assessments experience

Higher education / community college experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook Express)

LACES database

Job description

ABE ESL Instructor

Starting Pay: $25

AM and/or PM Classes as needed

Responsible for instructing Adult Basic Education – ESL in a learning center and classroom setting. Maintain student records related to assessment, attendance, and progress for grant record-keeping requirements. Work with Adult Basic Education program staff to maintain and enhance the program's services throughout Yavapai County. Maintain an effective working relationship with the team, students, the general public, and grant agencies.

• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education or a related field
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain AZ Adult Education Teacher Certification
• Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook Express) with strong Excel skills
• Ability to learn proprietary Adult Ed database LACES
• Previous adult teaching experience is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and occasional weekend hours.
• Ability to attend required professional development (some out-of-town travel)
• Skilled in accuracy and attention to detail for records purposes
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability toward performing job duties.

• Master's degree in Adult Education, TESOL, or related field
• Working knowledge of the AZDE (Arizona Department of Education) AES (Adult Education Services) assessment requirements, data collection, and state standards for teaching
• Experience administering TABE and TABE CLAS E assessments.
• Professional experience in a community college/higher education work environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regular attendance is an important job function as it demonstrates dependability in job duties.

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.