ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Tennessee Board of Regents; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland State Community College is seeking an Adult Education Instructor to provide instructional services, evaluation, and student support for individuals pursuing high school equivalency credentials. This on-site role emphasizes math, language, science, and social studies, aligned with WIOA Title II and NRS standards.

Employment is grant-funded and contingent on the terms of the grant contract. The position may require travel to satellite locations and occasional evenings, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Tennessee Teacher’s License OR Licensure Waiver.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience within K-12 & Post-secondary.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and evaluate student work. Ensure lessons align with curriculum standards and student needs.
• Implement and monitor classroom activities to create a positive learning environment.
• Select and adapt instructional resources to support student abilities and learning goals.
• Encourage student engagement and a supportive learning environment.
• Conduct Adult Education Student Orientation and monitor testing using TABE and OPT.
• Assist in teacher and staff record-keeping through LACES to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tennessee Teacher’s License

Licensure Waiver

Tools

LACES

TABE

OPT

Jobs4TN

Job description

TEMPORARY/PART-TIME

ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

• Number of Openings: 1
• Employee Classification: Non-Exempt
• Institution: Cleveland State Community College
• Department: Adult Education
• Campus Location: Cleveland, TN
• Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00/hourly
• Position Status: Part-Time Temporary / *Not to exceed 29 hours/week

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

JOB SUMMARY

The Adult Education Instructor provides instructional services including teaching, assessment, and student support activities as assigned. The Instructor assists adult students in achieving high school equivalency credentials and improving core academic skills in math, language, science, and social studies. Additionally, the Instructor supports program goals by helping students demonstrate measurable skill gains in alignment with state and National Reporting System (NRS) standards. Instructors are required to adhere to instructional activities as outlined in Title II of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act).

** The Adult Education Program is a grant-funded initiative; therefore, employment is contingent upon the terms and duration of the grant contract. Employment is not guaranteed and may be terminated at the College’s discretion. All employees are required to review, sign, and adhere to the terms outlined in their employment contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Teaching and Instruction (95%)

• Plan, teach, and evaluate student work, ensuring lessons align with curriculum standards and student needs.
• Implement and monitor classroom activities to create a positive learning environment.
• Select and adapt instructional resources to support student abilities and learning goals.
• Encourage student engagement and a supportive learning environment.

• Conduct Adult Education Student Orientation and monitor testing using TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) and OPT (Observed Performance Test), when appropriate.
• Assist in teacher and staff record-keeping through LACES (Literacy, Adult & Community Education System) to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Additional Support Duties (5%)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT

Work activities routinely involve the use of standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, and other related devices. Employees are expected to perform tasks such as data entry, document preparation, email communication, and report generation using these tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations, as needed.
• Knowledge of Jobs4TN and related record-keeping procedures to ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and tracking of student progress.
• Knowledge of TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education), OPT (Observed Performance Test), and Adult Education curriculum, with the ability to grade, interpret, and apply results to guide instruction, stay current with curriculum changes, assess needs, and implement improvements.
• Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks effectively while meeting deadlines, working independently with minimal supervision, and collaborating as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare and present information clearly for both small and large groups, while maintaining professional and ethical standards in all interactions with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to travel to satellite locations and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, and participate in local and state activities, professional development, and ongoing staff training initiatives.

Preferred experience:

• Prior experience in Adult Education instruction.

JOB STANDARDS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Tennessee Teacher’s License OR aTennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Licensure Waiver
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience within K-12 & Post-secondary.
• Valid Driver’s License.

JOB LOCATION

This on-site position is based in the Adult Education Department located on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee. Additionally, this position requires travel to alternate locations served through the Adult Education Program, including, but not limited to, the Cleveland State Community College Vonore Campus, Madisonville Courthouse, Polk County Courthouse, Meigs County, and Athens industrial locations within the College’s five-county service area.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by December 31, 2026.

Human Resources Office
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Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following link will direct you to the College’s reporting section, where you can find information and resources for submitting reports related to discrimination and other concerns: How Do I Report

Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time