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.
Job Summary Northern Lights at CCV is seeking trainers and facilitators to lead high quality professional development opportunities for early childhood and afterschool professionals. Applications from qualified candidates will be held in a candidate pool. As training opportunities arise throughout the year, highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Trainer responsibilities include:
Prepare and lead training sessions via online platforms using identified training materials Ensure trainings address identified learning objectives Review independent practice assignments completed by training participants Ensure appropriate attendance and evaluation tasks are completed and data are submitted to Northern Lights at CCV staff Work collaboratively with your Northern Lights Resource Advisor during the planning and implementation stages of training delivery Facilitator responsibilities include: Prepare and facilitate community of practice (CoP) sessions via online platforms for early childhood and/or afterschool professionals on identified topics Collect and share resources and recommendations identified by participants during the CoP Ensure appropriate attendance and evaluation tasks are completed and data are submitted to Northern Lights at CCV staff Work collaboratively with your Northern Lights Resource Advisor during the planning and implementation stages of CoP delivery Requirements All Northern Lights at CCV trainers and facilitators must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree with a master's degree preferred. Deep knowledge in one or more content areas relevant to early childhood and afterschool professionals and experience in adult instruction is required. Experience working directly with the early childhood or afterschool field is preferred. Please be sure to include the following information in your cover letter: If you are currently a member of the Instructor Registry, please include your level. If you are not currently a member, please indicate if you are willing to join. Include a list of the content areas in which you have deep knowledge and experience. Trainer candidates, please include your education and/or experience related to adult instruction. This could include courses or degrees focused on adult instruction and/or previous experience teaching adults. Facilitator candidates, please include a description of your education and/or experience in facilitation. If you have experience facilitating groups of early childhood and/or afterschool professionals please include that as well. This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
Scheduled Hours Weekly:
40 Budgeted Wage for this
Position:
$97 per hour of direct instruction
Exempt Status:
Exempt Grade:
T02
Job Posting Responsibilities:
At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education — not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies. VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state. Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today's learners — from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose. If you're passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System — and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state.
