Adult Education Instructor

Merrillville Community School Corporation; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks a part-time instructor to deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners in both in-person and hybrid settings. The role supports HiSET preparation, workforce readiness, and postsecondary goals using approved instructional technologies.

You will develop lesson plans aligned with Indiana standards, monitor progress, and maintain compliant records. Evening hours may be required to meet program needs, with a collaborative team approach to student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with adult learners or willingness to learn adult education instructional practices.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and virtual learning tools.
• Ability to motivate adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain accurate student records and meet program reporting requirements.
• Willingness to learn adult education data systems and testing software.
• Understand student confidentiality and privacy laws.
• Willingness to work evening hours as program needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction in both in-person and virtual learning environments utilizing approved instructional technologies.
• Deliver engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies to adult learners pursuing a High School Equivalency diploma, workforce readiness skills, or postsecondary goals.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans aligned with Indiana Adult Education standards and HiSET assessment objectives.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate attendance, assessment records, and required program documentation.
• Maintain student files in accordance with Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) guidelines.
• Assist students with academic support, testing preparation, and High School Equivalency scheduling.
• Follow up with students to promote attendance, retention, and successful program completion.
• Collaborate with Adult Education staff to ensure continuity of instruction and student success.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, and program training.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and respectful learning environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with adult learners

Technology proficiency

Recordkeeping

Confidentiality awareness

Evening availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Video conferencing platforms

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

SCHEDULE

Part-Time, Hybrid; approximately 8 hours per week within the program’s Monday–Thursday operating window; additional hours may be required based on program needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Proven experience working with adult learners or willingness to learn adult education instructional practices
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including Google Workspace, video conferencing platforms, learning management systems, and digital productivity tools
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and effectively communicate with adult learners from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and meet program reporting requirements
• Willingness to learn Adult Education data systems, student information systems, instructional platforms, and testing software
• Understanding of student confidentiality and privacy laws
• Willingness to work evening hours as program needs require

Preferred

• Experience teaching Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED), or related instructional programs
• Familiarity with HiSET, GED, TABE/DRC, Essential Education, or similar instructional platforms
• Experience using Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, or comparable instructional technology

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-quality instruction in both in-person and virtual learning environments utilizing approved instructional technologies
• Deliver engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies to adult learners pursuing a High School Equivalency diploma, workforce readiness skills, or postsecondary goals
• Develop and adapt lesson plans aligned with Indiana Adult Education standards and HiSET assessment objectives
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate attendance, assessment records, and required program documentation
• Maintain student files in accordance with Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) guidelines
• Assist students with academic support, testing preparation, and High School Equivalency scheduling
• Follow up with students to promote attendance, retention, and successful program completion
• Collaborate with Adult Education staff to ensure continuity of instruction and student success
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, and program training
• Maintain a safe, positive, and respectful learning environment
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the administration