Adult Education Instructor (Adjunct - Public Library)

Cowley County Community College; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Cowley County Community College is seeking an Adult Education Instructor (Adjunct) to coordinate and facilitate the ABE/GED evening class at one of the public library sites in Howard, Sedan, or Anthony. The position is grant funded and paid per semester, with classes scheduled two evenings per week.

The role requires organizing curriculum, delivering instruction, collecting data, and collaborating with library staff to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating adult education or GED programs is preferred.
• Ability to deliver evening instruction and manage multiple locations.
• Strong communication and data reporting skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the ABE/GED evening class curriculum at one of three library sites.
• Provide direct instruction of basic academic skills to adult students.
• Collect data and report progress and outcomes to the program director.
• Work with library staff and area agencies to align program services.
• Plan weekly class schedules and develop weekly student work assignments.
• Attend staff meetings and pursue credentialing and professional development.

Skills

Curriculum coordination

Classroom instruction

English proficiency

MS Office

Data reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Various - Arkansas City, KS 67005

Adult Education Instructor (Adjunct – Public Library)

Date: June 2025

Position Type: Adjunct/Grant Funded

Position Status: Temporary

Positions Available: 3

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Location: Positions available at the Public Libraries in Howard, Sedan, or Anthony

Department: Adult Education

Reports To: Director of Adult Education

Job Summary

The Adult Education Instructor (Adjunct) is responsible for coordination and facilitation of curriculum of the ABE/GED evening class at one of the three locations to meet basic academic needs and workplace skills for the adult students. In addition, the instructor is also responsible for direct instruction of the basic academic skills to all the students enrolled in the program. This program will be taught at the Public Libraries in Howard, Sedan or Anthony. Specific location will be assigned based on area needs and the instructor’s location. Working together with the library and instructor, a schedule will be created for evening classes 2 days a week. This is a Grant Funded position. This position is paid via a per-semester contract: Fall, Spring and the option for Summer.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the development and facilitation of the Adult Education curriculum while maintaining and following the standards and criteria of the program.
• Responsible for data collection, provide reports regarding test scores, goals and progress of students to program director.
• Provide program orientation for new students.
• Coordinate with other Adult Education instructors and area agencies to maintain program consistency and meet community needs.
• Meet weekly with respective student’s college instructors in the Pathways Program.
• Develop 1-hour of work each week for students for outside of class as part of program requirements.
• Attend staff development meetings and conferences.
• Obtain credentialing and necessary professional development, as determined by the director.
• Assist with the planning of the GED graduation ceremony as applicable.
• Continue to stay abreast of ABE/GED work place curriculum.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures.
• Assist the Director of Adult Education by performing other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to organize, coordinate and work effectively within a team approach.
• Strong English language skills (spelling, word usage and meaning, etc.)
• Computer literate (understanding of the Windows environment and MS Office Products)
• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Good communications skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures.
• Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

Recommended Education Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Master’s Degree, Preferred.

Recommended Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in teaching or related field.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around the approved facility locations; ability to lift up to 20 pounds; ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; and ability to work on the computer for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Work performed in an office environment and classroom.