IET and Wage Career Coach/Instructor

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking an instructor to coordinate and implement Career Education, WAGE and IET services for adult learners. The role involves planning, organizing, and delivering instruction, helping students set employment goals, and coordinating with WIOA partners and the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services to support workforce readiness.

This ten-month salaried, grant-funded position reports to the Dean of Adult Education and offers opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree required in education or related field.
• Experience with adult education, career pathways, and workforce readiness is preferred.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Career Education, WAGE and IET instruction for adult learners.
• Coordinate services with WIOA partners and the Arkansas Dept. of Workforce Services.
• Coach and advise students on employment goals and career pathways.
• Maintain student records and prepare required program reports.

Skills

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Career coaching

Student advising

Assessment interpretation

Data management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Data management systems

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The instructor is responsible for coordinating and implementing Career Education/WAGE And IET Services. The incumbent will plan, organize, and coordinate career education instruction, participate in professional development, provide guidance and direction to students, participate in program activities and initiatives, coordinate services with the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services and other WIOA partners, teach classes as needed and other duties as assigned. This is a ten‑month salaried position and reports to the Dean of Adult Education. This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties

• Develop, deliver, and assess Career Education, WAGE™, and IET instruction for adult education students, including curriculum development, lesson planning, instructional resources, software, and student performance monitoring
• Create and deliver instruction in foundational academic skills and integrated digital, financial, and health literacy to support student success in career pathways and workforce preparation
• Develop individualized learning, academic, and career training plans; provide career coaching and counseling; and assist students in identifying employment goals, career pathways, and transition opportunities into NWACC vocational training and degree programs
• Coordinate and support IET program development aligned with high-demand occupations identified by workforce partners, including collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, WIOA partners, business and industry, and the Adult Education Advisory Committee
• Administer, score, and interpret student assessments; use assessment data to provide individualized instruction; and maintain accurate student records in program data management and learning management systems
• Promote program awareness, recruitment, retention, and student engagement by providing career education resources, coordinating information sessions, and communicating with students, faculty, staff, school districts, referral agencies, industries, and workforce partners
• Prepare required internal and external reports; participate in Adult Education, NWACC, and Workforce Services meetings; complete required professional development and program training
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

Rate of pay: determined by faculty scale placement (education and years of experience)

Completed applications received by 7/20/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must hold a current Arkansas Teaching License
• Must hold or receive within one year a CSP Certification
• Must hold or receive within 3 years the Arkansas Adult Education Teaching Endorsement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of adult education instruction, career pathways, workforce readiness, and integrated education and training practices
• Knowledge of curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment practices, and instructional strategies that support diverse adult learners
• Knowledge of student advising, career coaching, academic planning, and transition support for students entering workforce training or postsecondary programs
• Skill in written and verbal communication, including preparing reports, correspondence, instructional materials, presentations, and program documentation
• Skill in using computers, instructional technology, learning management systems, data management systems, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and related software applications
• Ability to analyze student assessment data, monitor progress, solve problems, and use sound judgment to support instructional and program decisions
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work independently while managing multiple instructional, advising, reporting, and partnership responsibilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, school districts, referral agencies, workforce partners, business and industry representatives, and the public
• Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare required reports, protect confidential information, and ensure work is completed with attention to detail and accuracy

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Frequently: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding; Sitting; Standing; Walking
• Constantly: Hearing; Repetitive motion; Talking

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.