Part-Time GED Program Instructor -- 2025-2026

Appoquinimink School District; Deutschland; On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Appoquinimink School District is hiring a Part-Time GED Program Instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves instructing students in academic content required for Delaware graduation. Candidates must be eligible for Delaware Certification as a Secondary English, mathematics, social studies, science, or Spanish teacher and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The position offers flexible hours, working afternoons or evenings, and requires successful background checks and certifications prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Certified Secondary English, mathematics, social studies, science, or Spanish teacher certification.
• Preferred Special Education Experience.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in academic content areas to meet graduation requirements.
• Prepare lesson plans aligning with curriculum expectations.
• Maintain records to demonstrate student performance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

State of Delaware Certification as a Secondary Education Teacher

Job description

Part‑Time GED Program Instructor – 2025‑2026

Possible Locations: Middletown High School, Appoquinimink Library, or Route 9 Library and Innovation Center

Reports to: Principal/Adult Education Supervisor

Hours Per Week: 10‑month position, 6‑10 hours per week

Salary Range: Salary Scales

Training: Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety‑Care or a similar competency‑based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Have the flexibility to work afternoons or evenings from either 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm or 5 pm to 7:45 pm depending on the program
• Instruct in‑school, out‑of‑school youths, and/or adults in academic content areas to meet Delaware High School graduation requirements or instruct ESL/ABE students to gain level improvements
• Provide the appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to his/her needs and abilities and specific enrollment program
• If needed, prepare in advance appropriate lesson plan which match district and state curriculum expectations
• Keep accurate records, tests, reports, etc. as required by Delaware Statutes and policies, Federal Regulations, and School Board Policy to demonstrate student performance
• Establish and maintain good rapport and communication with students, school personnel, administrators, and parents
• Establishes and maintains an equitable classroom atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning and plans and uses classroom time effectively
• Uphold school regulations as identified in teacher and student handbook and supported by board policy
• Works closely with counselors and staff to support students on pathway to graduation
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a Secondary English, mathematics, social studies, science, or Spanish teacher, or Adult Education certification in ABE/ESL level(s).
• Special Education Experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards, Assessment & Accountability.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I‑9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA Accommodations Disclosure

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Non‑Discrimination Disclosure

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.