Adult Education Workforce Teaching & Partnership Coordinator

College of Western Idaho; Nampa (ID); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Western Idaho seeks an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Teacher/Coordinator to design and deliver customized workforce programs that advance adult learners toward career pathways, while partnering with employers to address regional workforce needs.

The role blends instruction, curriculum development, employer engagement, and workforce coordination to create training solutions that improve learner outcomes and business results, with options for in-person, hybrid, or remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years in adult education or workforce training.
• Experience designing customized curriculum and contextualized instruction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and digital learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver customized workforce education programs aligned with employer needs.
• Provide contextualized instruction in English language acquisition, workplace communication, digital literacy, employability skills, and foundational academic content.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional methods based on employer feedback and learner needs.
• Utilize in-person, hybrid, remote, asynchronous, and workplace-based learning formats.
• Develop instructional materials and training resources to support workforce readiness.

Skills

Adult Education Experience

Workforce Training

Curriculum Development

Employer Engagement

Instructional Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Instructional Technology

Job description

Reports To: Assistant Director, Adult Education

Position Status: PT - Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)

Posted Pay Range: $35

Empower Workforce Success as an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Teacher/Coordinator at CWI!

Are you passionate about helping adult learners build the skills needed for career advancement while partnering directly with employers to address workforce needs? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Teacher/Coordinator to design and deliver customized workforce education programs that support employee development, workforce readiness, and career pathway advancement.

In this role, you’ll combine instruction, curriculum development, employer engagement, and workforce coordination to create responsive training solutions that meet the needs of both learners and industry partners.

Why Join CWI?

CWI’s Adult Education and Workforce Development programs help individuals gain the skills necessary to thrive in today’s workforce while supporting employers with customized training solutions. As an IET Teacher/Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in connecting education to employment by developing innovative training programs that strengthen businesses, support employee success, and create opportunities for career growth.

Workforce Training & Instructional Excellence

• Design, develop, and deliver customized workforce education and training programs aligned with employer needs and regional workforce demands
• Provide contextualized instruction in English language acquisition, workplace communication, digital literacy, employability skills, and foundational academic skills integrated with industry-specific content
• Adapt curriculum and instructional methods based on employer feedback, workforce trends, operational priorities, and learner needs
• Utilize a variety of instructional formats, including in-person, hybrid, remote, asynchronous, and workplace-based learning environments
• Develop instructional materials and training resources that support employee skill development and workforce readiness

Employer Partnerships & Workforce Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between Adult Education and employer partners
• Conduct employer consultations, needs assessments, and ongoing communication to identify workforce skill gaps and training opportunities
• Collaborate with employers, supervisors, workforce partners, and instructional teams to develop responsive workforce training solutions
• Support employee retention, advancement, career pathway development, and workplace success through targeted training initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business and industry stakeholders

Curriculum Development & Program Innovation

• Develop and continuously refine customized curriculum aligned with workplace expectations, industry terminology, and employer needs
• Support the implementation of Integrated Education and Training (IET) models and career pathway programming connected to regional workforce demands
• Incorporate adult learning theory, culturally responsive instruction, and multilingual learner supports into instructional design
• Provide leadership in curriculum innovation, instructional best practices, and continuous quality improvement
• Stay current on workforce trends, labor market needs, and emerging industry training requirements

Assessment, Outcomes & Compliance

• Monitor participant progress, measurable skill gains, credential attainment, and training effectiveness using workforce and educational data
• Evaluate program outcomes and employer satisfaction to inform continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, assessments, instructional activities, and participant outcomes
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, grant, and institutional reporting requirements
• Prepare reports and documentation supporting program performance and accountability

Collaboration & Strategic Workforce Development

• Coordinate training logistics, schedules, assessments, and instructional delivery timelines with employer partners
• Participate in workforce partnership development, employer outreach, and collaborative planning activities
• Work closely with community organizations, workforce development agencies, and industry stakeholders to expand workforce opportunities
• Support regional workforce initiatives that align education with employment needs
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of CWI’s workforce development programs

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Adult Education, workforce training, ESL instruction, or a related instructional setting
• Experience developing customized curriculum and delivering contextualized instruction for adult learners or workforce populations
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory, multilingual learner supports, and differentiated instructional practices
• Proficiency using instructional technology, online learning platforms, and digital workforce tools
• Ability to independently manage projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and adapt to evolving employer and learner needs
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and collaborative problem-solving skills

Additional Instructions For Applicants

Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Interested?

We invite and welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application! Keep in mind, your qualifications and expertise need not precisely match the job description to be considered for this role.