Adult Education Instructor (ABE/GED Program)

Young World Physical Education; Pawtucket (RI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Pawtucket School Department Adult Ed COZ - Pawtucket, Rhode Island is seeking an Adult Education Instructor (ABE/GED) to deliver competency-based instruction and help students complete their GED. You will create weekly lesson plans, use diverse teaching methods, and support students through job readiness and college/workforce pathways.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, experience with adult learners, and the ability to teach at least two GED subjects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required; education degree preferred.
• Experience teaching adults and knowledge of adult education practices.
• Ability to teach at least two GED subjects (Math, ELA, Writing, Social Studies, Science).

Responsibilities

• Create weekly lesson plans addressing the needs of adult students.
• Use varied materials and teaching strategies, including authentic materials.
• Provide lessons on goal setting and job readiness; regularly assess progress.
• Document and communicate progress with students, referrals, and others.
• Maintain student records, attendance, and confidentiality of information.

Skills

Teaching adults

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Adult Education Instructor (ABE/GED Program)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884272
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Adult Education Instructor works as part of a team to deliver curriculum based upon competencies necessary to complete high school equivalency in RI. The overall goal of the program is to provide low‑income, unemployed, and/or low‑skilled clients with learning opportunities to help them succeed in job training, enter the workforce, and/or access mainstream employment services, while preparing them to complete their GED. This job requires the candidate to be skillful at making students comfortable with participating in the program and being part of the class.

Each instructor is responsible for creating weekly lesson plans to address the specific needs of students in their class while preparing them to complete course levels. Instructors must use a variety of materials and teaching strategies including authentic materials. In addition to traditional coursework, instructors will provide lessons for their students on topics such as goal setting and job readiness and regularly assess and communicate with students, referral sources and others (as appropriate) about progress in the program. Timely completion of all student/program related documentation, reports and paperwork is essential.

Instructor must maintain proper, updated, student records, motivate students to stay in school and maintain attendance levels (including regular emails, phone calls, etc.). S/he will maintain confidentiality of client information, processes and data which could be damaging if not properly safeguarded.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in teaching and/or working with adults in an educational setting and working knowledge of current practices in adult education is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required, a degree in education is strongly preferred, as is a background in teaching reading strategies.
• Instructors must be knowledgeable and comfortable teaching at least two subjects that are part of the GED, including: Math, English Language Arts; Writing, Social Studies and Science.
• Proven effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as a member of a team and be organized and prepared for all classes.
• Instructors must commit to participating in professional development sessions.

HOURS

• Adult Ed: Daytime program (Hybrid model)

Position Type

Part-time

Job Categories

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 286 Main Street
• Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]