Adult Learning Instructor

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 57,127 - 76,556

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

PERS benefits

Holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is seeking an Adult Learning Instructor to provide literacy instruction for beginning to advanced English Language Learning adults. You will plan lessons, assess progress, and adapt curricula for diverse learners across multiple library locations, including Clark County and West Las Vegas libraries.

Responsibilities include delivering in-person, virtual, or hybrid classes, maintaining attendance records, and supporting high school equivalency and career

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required.
Master's degree in Education, English, or related field is preferred.
Two (2) years of professional teaching experience required.
Two (2) years of professional teaching experience with adult students preferred, including experience with WIOA requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

Teach reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, and language to ELL/ABE students using provided curriculum.
Plan lessons and curricula to meet diverse learner needs and benchmark progress.
Conduct weekly assessments to measure progress and mastery of skills.
Prepare lesson plans aligned with CCRS for Adult Education and track student performance.
Deliver instruction in virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats across Library District locations.

Skills

Customer Service

MS Word & Excel

Adult Learning Methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree in Education, English, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for Adult Learning Instructors with the Adult Learning Program. Positions are available at the Clark County Library and the West Las Vegas Library.

General Summary

Under general supervision of the Literacy Services Manager, the Adult Learning Instructor is primarily responsible for providing literacy instruction to beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level English Language Learning adults. Other instruction includes Adult Basic Education and math proficiency. The Literacy Instructor also refers to or teaches students high school equivalency (HSE), general education development (GED), high school diploma, career readiness certificate, integrated education and training (IET), workplace literacy, or citizenship programs. Responsible for lesson planning and using curriculum geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting. Maintains appropriate records and administers tests to determine student progress. May require travel between Library District branches. This is a grant-funded position subject to the ongoing availability of grant funds.

Description of hours and wages

The pay range for this position is $57,127 to $76,556 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.

Application Deadline

This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled or until further notice. Interviews will be conducted at the discretion of the Library District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for teaching skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, and language in the areas of ELL and ABE; digital literacy skills; workplace literacy skills, using provided curriculum.
Plans lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse beginning, intermediate, and advanced level students. Engages students to reach retention goals and prepares students to demonstrate learning advancement gains.
Performs weekly class assessments to measure students' mastery level of benchmark skills and determine progress in the class.
Plans and prepares practical class lesson plans based on College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS) and monitors students' performance.
Develops, implements, maintains, and delivers instruction using virtual, in-person, or hybrid delivery models while working onsite at Library District locations and/or Library District partner locations.
Completes and maintains appropriate student attendance records.
Performs proctor tests for enrolled adult students, including High School Equivalency examinations.
Provides virtual, in-person, and hybrid delivery of instruction in a co‑teaching environment.
Shares best practices recognized in the adult learning classroom environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Service
MS Word & Excel
Adult Learning Methods (Theory and Practice)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education

Required Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.

Preferred Master's degree in Education, English, or related field.

Experience

Required Two (2) years' professional teaching experience.

Preferred Two (2) years' professional teaching experience with adult students and adult literacy in a post‑secondary education setting. Experience with WIOA requirements and standards.

Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting with frequent local travel required. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as books, files, laptops, or electronic devices. Although work is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting, a limited amount of bending, lifting, walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of adult learner and alternative educational methods and the ability to apply these methods for adult students of varying educational levels from differing cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of career and workforce development, especially pertaining to local high demand career fields.
Knowledge of workplace/career assessments and testing.
Ability to write effective weekly lesson plans.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and in written formats.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet established deadlines.
Ability to develop, foster, and maintain positive interpersonal work relationships.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to travel for conferences and professional development.
PLEASE NOTE Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
Tuition reimbursement.
For more details about employee benefits, please see https//thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/