Adult Education Instructor

Title: Adult Education Instructor

Salary Range: $34,900 per year ($3,490 monthly)

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Enrollment Services

Total Rewards

West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Provides academic instruction to adult education students by planning, delivering, evaluating, and documenting effective lessons aligned with state and federal standards. Assesses student progress, maintains an engaging and well-managed learning environment, supports student success, and participates in ongoing professional development while meeting Kentucky Adult Education performance goals.

Must be willing and able to work in a correctional facility environment, providing educational instruction to incarcerated individuals while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to all institutional policies and security procedures.

This is a 10-month staff position, and will not perform work during the months of June and July.

Job Duties:

Provides comprehensive instruction in adult education programs, including literacy, adult basic education, GED® preparation, workforce preparation, integrated education and training, digital literacy, family literacy, and workplace education. Develops and delivers standards-based, research-driven instruction aligned with students' College and Career Pathway Plans using technology and evidence-based instructional practices.

Creates syllabi and standards-aligned lesson plans, administers and interprets assessments, monitors student progress through data-driven instruction, and adjusts teaching strategies to maximize learning outcomes. Maintains accurate student records, fosters an engaging and well-managed classroom environment, and dedicates the majority of instructional time to direct classroom or facilitated lab instruction.

Collaborates with colleagues to develop curriculum, works closely with College and Career Navigator, integrates work, family, and community connections into instruction, and helps students apply classroom learning to employment and career goals. Builds partnerships with employers and community organizations, recruits and retains students, advocates for adult education programs, and actively participates in required and ongoing professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness and improve student success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must score within NRS Level 6 on the TABE 13/14 (A) in both reading and math content areas.
• Instructors must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Instructors must be digitally literate and proficient in using digital tools for communication, professional development, and instruction.
• Must meet new instructor orientation standards.
• Must be a licensed and insured driver. 

This position requires a flexible schedule, as some nights and weekends may be required.

Additional Skills Requested:

Classroom management
Communication
Working knowledge of technology
Organization and documentation skills

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.