Teacher of Adults - Basic Education #37183

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Christina School District seeks a Teacher of Adults – Adult Basic Education Instructor. This part-time, non-benefited position serves adult learners across district sites, teaching reading, writing, math, and GED prep, with evening hours as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Delaware educator license and a Bachelor's degree, with 2+ years of teaching experience and proven ability to align lessons with CCRS, use Essential Education/Aztec, and work in hybrid or in-person settings.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Delaware educator license and applicable certification, or a valid Delaware ABE Level I/II permit.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of successful experience teaching K-12 or adult learners.
• Knowledge of CCRS and related instruction alignment.
• Experience using Essential Education, Aztec or similar resources.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with CCRS based on student needs and program expectations.
• Utilize Essential Education, Aztec and other resources to support individualized instruction.
• Incorporate workforce readiness, digital literacy, civics and financial literacy into lessons.
• Refer students for required pre/post-testing according to testing policy.
• Review and analyze assessment results to set goals and monitor progress.
• Help students achieve educational level gains and NRS targets.
• Monitor progress and communicate concerns to program staff.
• Complete weekly and monthly program data collection accurately.
• Identify barriers and refer students to appropriate resources.
• Use online platforms and digital tools to support instruction and engagement.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
• Maintain knowledge on ABE, GED prep and data-informed instruction.
• Collaborate with Department Education staff to improve persistence and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher of Adults - Basic Education #37183 JobID: 37183

• Position Type:
  Specialized Schools /Programs/ Adult Education
• Date Posted:
  9/21/2026
• Location:
  Various District Locations
• Date Available:
  Mutually Agreeable

POSITION: Teacher of Adults - Adult Basic Education Instructor
(Reported Time, Non-Benefitted Position)
LOCATION(S): Various Locations
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a current Delaware educator license and applicable certification, or a valid Delaware Adult Basic Education (ABE) Level I or Level II Permit, as required for employment in an Adult Education program.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of successful experience teaching K-12 students and/or adult learners.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement instruction aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS).
• Ability and willingness to effectively utilize Essential Education, Aztec, and other program-approved instructional resources.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in classroom, hybrid, virtual, and/or community-based instructional settings.
• Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours, including evening hours, based on program needs.

Position Description: The ABE Instructor provides instruction to adult learners seeking to improve foundational academic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and other areas of Adult Basic Education. The instructor provides instruction to students with varying educational backgrounds, academic skill levels, and learning needs, including students preparing to earn the GED® credential. The instructor is responsible for planning and delivering instruction aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and Adult Education program expectations. In addition to academic instruction, ABE instructors support students in developing workforce readiness, digital literacy, civics, and financial literacy skills as appropriate to student needs and program goals.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) based on student needs, assessment results, and Adult Education program expectations.
• Utilize Essential Education, Aztec, and other program-approved instructional resources to support individualized instruction and student achievement.
• Incorporate workforce readiness, digital literacy, civics, and financial literacy into instruction and learning activities as appropriate to student needs and program goals.
• Ensure students are appropriately referred for required pre- and post-testing in accordance with Department of Education testing policy.
• Review and analyze student assessment results and use the data to identify instructional needs, establish learning goals, plan instruction, and monitor student progress.
• Maintain an instructional focus on helping students achieve measurable educational functioning level gains and NRS performance targets.
• Monitor individual student progress and communicate concerns regarding student performance, persistence, attendance, or barriers to success to appropriate program staff.
• Complete required weekly, monthly, and other program data collection and reports accurately and within established timelines.
• Identify barriers that may interfere with student participation or progress and refer students to appropriate program or community resources when necessary.
• Use educational technology, online teaching platforms, virtual instructional tools, and digital resources to support instruction and student engagement.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, training, and other activities sponsored by the Adult Education program, Christina School District, and/or the State of Delaware.
• Maintain professional knowledge and effective practices related to Adult Basic Education, College and Career Readiness Standards, GED® preparation, assessment, data-informed instruction, workforce readiness, digital literacy, civics, financial literacy, Essential Education, Aztec, and NRS performance expectations.
• Work collaboratively with Department Education and Training staff to communicate student performance and attendance so as to increase student persistence and performance in the program.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922
Visit our website: www.christina.k12.org
Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].