Adult Basic Education (ABE) Full-Time Instructor I

Purpose of Position

The Adult Basic Education Full‐Time Instructor instructs and manages adult students in online and in‐person classrooms, located at various partner sites within the Greater Austin community. Instructors are responsible for guiding students through the curricula, so that students will acquire the skills necessary to compete in a job market that requires a High School Equivalency (HSE). Instructor duties also include program coordination. This role supports the effective delivery of instruction to Adult Learnersin the High School Equivalency program, by leading the intake/outtake processesfor program participants, monitoring student progress and testing, and providing administrative support to program staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Program Coordination:

• Coordinates client intake, progress testing and outtake processes (in coordination with ABE staff team and Program Leadership).
• Maintains student files, documents, and perform data entry as necessary per grant and funding guidelines.
• Coordinates outreach efforts to students on a weekly basis to encourage engagement and participation in the program.
• Monitors student attendance and sends out attendance notices to students when needed.
• Assists in organizing student events.
• Coordinates classroom and assists Director with ordering program supplies including testing materials.

Instructor Duties:

• Coordinates client intakes an active and engaging manner and assists with student motivation.
• Maintains copies of curriculum, update curriculum under advisement of program Leadership, utilizes curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Keeps track of individual student progress for weekly staff meetings.
• Conducts group General Education Development (GED) subject class on a term basis. Classes occur each day Monday‐ Thursday on a pre‐determined schedule.
• Tutors students in small groups in‐person and via Zoom in math, science, social studies, and language arts.

Community Engagement:

• Coordinates client intake community events to recruit for Adult Education programs.
• Builds and maintains relationships with HACA Locations and other classroom sites.
• Requirement to complete 12 hours of continuing education/professional development each fiscal year.

Organizational Tasks:

• Represents the organization based on its mission, vision, and values.
• Supports the organization in developing and implementing a strategic plan, including setting objectives, meeting key results, and defining initiatives.
• Assists in creating four social media posts per month related to Adult Education to be posted to Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication and social skills
• Effective interpersonal and client serving skills
• Experience working with hard‐to‐serve or adult populations
• Sensitivity towards different social groups
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows (GUI), Word, Excel
• Proficient in the use of Salesforce or other databases
• Strong essay writing and grammar skills
• Strong Math skills, including High School Algebra and Geometry

Education (Minimum requirements)

Degree/Diploma Obtained

Program of Study

• Bachelor of Arts Education, Math, English or Similar Field of Study Required
• Bachelor of Science Education, Math, English or Similar Field of Study Required

Experience (Minimum requirements)

1-3 years Teaching Required

Certifications & Licensures (Minimum requirements)

Teacher Certification Math and/or English Preferred

About Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

Literacy Coalition of Central Texas breaks the cycle of intergenerational poverty through contextualized literacy services. More than 20% of adultsin the United States are illiterate, and the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas addresses this critical issue in a diverse way. Creating large‐scale social impact programs and equipping other organizations with critical tools needed in adult literacy programs, we support the most vulnerable community members. Literacy Coalition of Central Texas continues its long history of meeting students’ needs through an inclusive approach, in pursuit of building a community that is 100% literate, employable, and self‐sufficient.  The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability,sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person