Adult Learning Instructor

Las-Vegas-Clark-County-Library-Distric

Paradise (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

PERS

Holidays & Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is hiring an Adult Learning Instructor for the Adult Learning Program at the Clark County Library and the West Las Vegas Library. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, exempt position.

You will teach literacy to English Language Learners and adults, plan lessons, assess progress, and deliver instruction in in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats. Travel between branches may be required; a bachelor's in education is required with preferred master's; two

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required.
Master's degree in Education, English, or related field preferred.
Two years of professional teaching experience required.”
Experience with adult literacy preferred and familiarity with WIOA standards.

Responsibilities

Teach reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, and language for ELL and ABE; digital literacy.
Plan lessons aligned to CCRS and CCRS-aligned competencies.
Conduct weekly assessments to monitor progress.
Deliver instruction in virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats; travel between branches as needed.
Proctor tests including High School Equivalency examinations.
Maintain attendance records and participate in team teaching and best-practice sharing.

Skills

Customer Service

Adult Learning Methods

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

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

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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)

Qualifications

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.

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