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.
Laurel Ridge Community College Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div) Work Location Frederick - 069
Hiring Range:
The hourly pay rate for this position is $33.72.
Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No EEO Category:
5-
Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Yes Work Schedule:
Class is in-person from 6-8 PM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The position will be based at Millbrook High School.
Sensitive Position:
No Job Description Adult Education ESL Instructors plan and deliver standards-based instruction to adults who speak or read English less than well in in-person classrooms. Instructors integrate digital literacy and workplace skills into all classes. Instructors accurately collect, record and submit class attendance and assessments in a timely manner. This position will be seated at Millbrook High School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-8pm.
Compensation :
The hourly pay rate for this position is $33.72. The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.. Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College. Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information. Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa and F-1 post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president. Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights! Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree, as required by Virginia Department of Education Ability to manage and maintain a professional classroom Experience developing lesson plans for multi-level, multi-subject classes. Experience delivering standards-based instruction to ESL students Experience integrating digital literacy and workplace skills into instruction. Experience administering online academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets Experience accurately reporting student data into an online system in a timely fashion. Experience developing and implementing individual student learning plans Able to follow the policies of the regional adult education program. Able to work independently and follow policies of host facility. Able to respond to student and staff email within 24 hours. Experience working with non-traditional students ESL instructors need experience teaching English language learners at various levels. Additional Considerations Experience teaching adults Operation of a
State Vehicle:
No Supervises Employees:
No Required Travel Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.
Posting Number:
WGE_3423
P Recruitment Type:
General Public -
G Number of Vacancies:
1
Job Close Date:
09/15/2026
Contact Name:
Kris Iden Email:
kiden@laurelridge.edu Special Instructions to Applicants Candidates interested in being considered for a posted position are required to submit an application to the posted position via the VCCS Career Portal . Upload cover letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155 Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
