Adult Education Teacher Job Description Template

Job title

Adult Education Teacher

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable adult education teacher to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will assess adult learners’ skills, plan lessons for mixed levels and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Assess adult learners’ skills
• Plan lessons for mixed levels
• Teach reading, writing and math
• Teach English language skills
• Prepare students for GED or HiSET exams
• Connect learners to job and college resources
• Track progress for funding reports
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of adult literacy instruction and esl teaching methods
• Patience and cultural sensitivity
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• TESOL or TEFL certificate
• State adult education credential
• GED instructor training
• Experience with assessment tools such as CASAS or TABE

Skills

• GED and HiSET prep
• Assessment
• Lesson planning for mixed levels
• Data reporting
• Encouragement
• Flexibility

Work environment and schedule

Adult educators work in community colleges, libraries, community centers, workplaces and online. Classes often run mornings, evenings and weekends; many positions are part-time.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.