High School Teacher for Adult Education

Goodwill Central Texas; Lockhart (TX); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

The Goodwill Excel Center is seeking passionate educators to join our teacher pipeline. This evergreen posting aims to engage qualified instructors for future openings across our campuses, focusing on teachers with certifications for Grades 6-12 in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and ESL.

We are a Texas public charter school district dedicated to transforming lives through education and work, with a mission to empower adults and prepare them for success in TEKS-aligned programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Certification: Current Texas Teaching Certification in relevant High School content areas (Secondary grades).
• Experience: Proven record of increasing student achievement; experience with Special Education/504 services, English Language Learners, and immigrant populations.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Products, Google Applications, and Student Information Systems.
• Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Mindset: A strong belief that all students can achieve at high levels and an understanding of how marginalization impacts the community we serve.
• Compliance: Ability to successfully pass a background check and complete fingerprinting requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality instruction in core content areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or ESL) to ensure student mastery of TEKS.
• Develop and revise curriculum, including lesson plans, projects, and assessments aligned with Excel Center and TEKS standards.
• Assess individual progress to shape and differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Utilize attendance, grades, and assessment data to refine lessons and achieve learning goals.
• Implement a consistent classroom management system that fosters character development and a sense of community.
• Provide tutorials and support to ensure all students achieve academic success.
• Maintain accurate attendance and progress records according to District policy.
• Participate in school-wide functions and professional development aimed at improving student retention and school culture.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Student Information Systems

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Description du poste

The Goodwill Excel Center is currently seeking passionate educators to join our teacher pipeline. This is an evergreen posting designed to identify and engage talented instructors for future openings across our campuses. By applying, you are expressing interest in being considered for upcoming opportunities as they arise. We are specifically looking for teachers with certifications (Grade 6-12) and an interest in teaching the following subjects:

• English
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• ESL (English as a Second Language)

Company

For more than six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has been relentlessly focused on empowering thousands of people to work. We transform revenue from over 37 retail locations into a combination of education, career training, job placement, career coaching and support, and more. Every time you shop or support Goodwill, you are helping fund our greater mission to serve our community. Goodwill's vision extends far beyond our retail stores and your generous donations: We envision a Central Texas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults opened in 2014 as an open-enrollment public charter high school for adults ages 18 to 50. The Excel Center Adult High School transforms lives in a supportive and holistic learning environment where all students are empowered to achieve.

For more information on the Goodwill Excel Center Adult High School, visit https://excelcenterhighschool.org

Commitment to Excellence

At The Excel Center, we are building a high-performing organization focused on transforming lives through the power of education and work and becoming the model of excellence for adult education across Texas. Our team members contribute to a culture grounded in our values of caring, innovation, and accountability and focused on strong graduate outcomes.

All Excel Team Members

• Deliver Excellence - Uphold high standards of professionalism, execution, and service to students
• Own the Outcome - Demonstrate accountability through ownership, reliability, follow-through, and continuous improvement.
• Work as One Team - Collaborate and contribute positively to a solutions-oriented culture
• Lead with Purpose - Align actions and decisions to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
• Strengthen the System - Support systems, processes, and practices that strengthen organizational effectiveness and student impact

All team members demonstrate our standards through strong individual performance and a commitment to collective excellence.

Important Retirement Information

The Goodwill Excel Center for Adults is a Texas public charter school district. Employees in TRS-eligible positions participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).

Eligible employees are required to contribute a portion of their salary to TRS retirement and TRS-Care through automatic payroll deductions. TRS is a defined-benefit retirement system, and employees generally become vested after earning five years of TRS service credit.

Candidates should consider these required retirement contributions when evaluating compensation and long-term employment with the district. Additional information about TRS eligibility, contributions, vesting, and retirement benefits is available through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Position Summary

The primary role of the High School Teacher for Adult Education is to implement, develop, and execute instruction of the Goodwill Excel Center curriculum. You will employ a student-centered approach, tailoring instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of adult learners through creativity and innovation. Strategies include direct instruction, seminars, small group learning, and blended or online learning tools. You will collaborate with the instructional team to meet educational objectives while adhering to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction in core content areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or ESL) to ensure student mastery of TEKS.
• Develop and revise curriculum, including lesson plans, projects, and assessments aligned with Excel Center and TEKS standards.
• Assess individual progress to shape and differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Utilize attendance, grades, and assessment data to refine lessons and achieve learning goals.
• Implement a consistent classroom management system that fosters character development and a sense of community.
• Provide tutorials and support to ensure all students achieve academic success.
• Maintain accurate attendance and progress records according to District policy.
• Participate in school-wide functions and professional development aimed at improving student retention and school culture.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
• Certification: Current Texas Teaching Certification in relevant High School content areas (Secondary grades).
• Experience: Proven record of increasing student achievement; experience with Special Education/504 services, English Language Learners, and immigrant populations.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Products, Google Applications, and Student Information Systems.
• Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Mindset: A strong belief that all students can achieve at high levels and an understanding of how marginalization impacts the community we serve.
• Compliance: Ability to successfully pass a background check and complete fingerprinting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• ESL Certification: Texas English as Second Language (ESL) Certification.
• Advanced Degree: Master’s in Education or a related field.
• Adult Education: 1+ years of experience providing instruction to adults or working in non-traditional/urban education settings.
• Bilingual: Proficiency in Spanish or Arabic.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both a climate and non-climate-controlled facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• The ability to cope with and tolerate moderate levels of stress is also a necessity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Schedule

• Based on experience and qualifications.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Health Coverage

We provide top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and happy.

Generous Paid Time Off