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Career Insights for Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor
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What they do
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.
$56,257 / year median in North Carolina
-2% projected decline
Job Description
- Collaborate and follow instructions as delegated by the Coordinator or the Director
- Enforce program policies and procedures, carry out disciplinary procedures, and report situations to the Coordinator as necessary
- Maintain proper documentation
- Administer pre-assessments and post-assessments to the participants to determine areas for improvement and to track growth (or mastery)
- Record and track the progress of each participant using an online grading system
- Plan lessons that encourage students to think critically and connect the content to their lives and experiences
- Plan and integrate cross-curricular activities embedding tenants of STEM and Computer Science
- Ensure IEP/504 accommodations are used when delivering instruction/tutoring
- Conduct tutoring sessions during the week or outside of Saturday Sessions, based on the needs/at the request of the students
- Integrate SAT and ACT concepts into course content on a consistent basis
- Plan and instruct the COE Jurassic STEAM Club (grant-funded program—curriculum has already been created).
- Assist with planning and conducting academic-related workshops
- Serve as a chaperone for trips
- Serve as a mentor to a group of participants
- Use research-proven strategies to deliver instruction (differentiated instruction, student-centered strategies, etc.)
- Attend professional development sessions conducted by the Coordinator and follow plan for implementing new strategies/activities
- Conduct self in a professional manner and be positive for students
- Create a positive learning environment for students
- Attend staff meetings Complete other assigned tasks or duties Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position Have excellent leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, low-income and first-generation Be flexible, enthusiastic and friendly Be familiar with laws relating to minors
- License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation A Bachelor's degree with the appropriate teaching license and at least two years of successful teaching experience (in one of the following areas: English, Science, Mathematics or Foreign Language) Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range Position Category Temporary/Student Position Status Temporary Work Hours (i.