Adult Education/GED Instructor- Part Time

Overview: 

The Literacy Council of Alaska is looking for a part-time instructor to assist our students in studying for their GED test. Our ideal candidate is an experienced teacher or tutor with a flexible mindset. This position will have the opportunity to assist students in a classroom setting and online. 

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off, with an additional two weeks off during the winter holidays 

• 3% retirement contribution after two years 

• Mission driven work with an established nonprofit 

Job Duties:

Instruction (80%) 

• Instruct individuals in a classroom setting, including distance delivery 

• Monitor participants' needs in order to remediate educational deficiencies    

• Assess program students using the TABE and BEST tests adhering to the State of Alaska Policy Manual 

• Work with students to develop and pursue career and post-secondary pathways

Lesson Planning (10%) 

• Conduct needs assessment analysis for each participant

• Develop educational plans of action for each participant

Reporting (10%)

• Regularly update the program coordinator with attendance records, student progress, and test readiness     

• Maintain the confidentiality of records, portfolios, and student progress reports

Job Skills and Qualifications:

• Confident teaching in at least three of four core subjects (English, math, science, 

social studies) to the highschool level 

• Create a classroom environment that is positive and motivating 

• Proficient in MS office and G Suite

• Must be able to pass a background check 

• Flexible

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a professional setting

• Prior experience working with LCA programs

• Higher Education degree