An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
Located just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, The North Carolina Arboretum (TNCA) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic (Temporary) Adult Education Specialist to join its Education Department. This role plays a key part in delivering dynamic, year-round adult education programs that span a wide range of topics and learning environments. Compensation is $18/hour. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional evening and weekend hours required. This position is a temporary position that can work up to 11 months in duration. The Adult Education Specialist will work closely with the Adult Education Coordinator to support and implement high-quality educational experiences, including classes and events offered online, onsite and field-based. We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who is warm, engaging, and passionate about adult education. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a busy, multifaceted educational environment and is eager to support adult learners across a broad spectrum of subjects. These include—but are not limited to—natural history, ecology, cultural studies, ecological gardening, landscape design, geology, permaculture, river systems, wellness, visual arts, and literature. Additionally, the Adult Education Specialist will assist in supporting TNCA's two Certificate of Merit programs: Blue Ridge Naturalist and Blue Ridge EcoGardener.
Key Responsibilities include:
Providing support to students in all aspects of the program. This includes responding to email and voicemail requests, working with a registration system and processing cancellations providing open office hours to field student questions, and relaying information to instructors on the student's behalf. Facilitation classes and attending to the needs of instructors in providing classes on-site and in the field. This includes classroom set-up and technology needs, and student check-ins. Assisting with marketing, webpage management, event listing, scheduling, and other administrative needs for the department. Developing and teaching classes that align with TNCA's Mission and are beneficial to our students. This includes time researching, creating materials, and proposing the class to the Adult Education Coordinator. If you're passionate about lifelong learning and enjoy creating enriching experiences for adult audiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Employee discount Professional development assistance
