Adult Basic Ed Instructor

TrulyHired; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Newport News, VA seeks an Adult Basic Education/GED teacher to lead a multi-level class of adult learners in reading, writing, and mathematics, preparing them for GED credentials and related certificates.

The role involves planning curricula, administering assessments, and collaborating with Virginia Community College System partners, while delivering distance education and maintaining student records. Serving a diverse, language‑learning community is central to the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related field.
• Experience teaching adult students preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
• Ability to work with diverse community including English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional activities for a cohort of adult learners preparing for GED, CRC, Digital Literacy and industry credentials.
• Administer assessments following vendor guidelines and VADOE policies.
• Collaborate with community college staff to plan contextualized curricula.
• Develop program timeline and weekly instructional schedule for learner persistence and capstone project.
• Maintain accurate data and student records using ASPD.
• Participate in staff development, staff meetings, and curriculum development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Human relations

Distance Education

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education

Job description

Job Description

The Adult Basic Education/GED teacher is responsible for a multi-level class of adult learners. Position is responsible for instructing a cohort of at least 15 adult learners in reading, writing, and mathematical content knowledge to improve basic skills and/or prepare for a GED® credential.

Essential Duties

Planning and implementation of instructional activities for a cohort of adult learners preparing for a GED®, Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), Digital Literacy, professional soft‑skill credentials and an industry certification at an accelerated pace in partnership with the Virginia Community College System. Administer assessments in accordance with vendor guidelines and VADOE policies. Collaborate with community college staff to plan a contextualized curriculum. Develop program timeline and weekly instructional schedule for learner persistence and capstone project. Maintain accurate data and student records using the VADOE Adult Student Profile Document (ASPD). Participate in staff development activities, staff meetings and curriculum development activities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field. Experience teaching adult students is preferred. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adult learners, specialists, program managers, school administration, and business/community partner agencies. Strong Math and Science background preferred. Individual must possess knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment appropriate for instructing adult learners in obtaining a GED®, Career Readiness Certificate, and Digital Literacy credentials. Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including low‑income families and English language learners. Self‑motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site. Ability to manage and maintain a professional classroom, providing instruction to adult participants whose basic skills are below the twelfth grade level. Possess working skills in the use of technology to deliver Distance Education instruction, communicate via email and teach basic computer skills to the adult learner.