Part-Time Adult Basic Education Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To:Adult Education ManagerPrincipal Objectives/Purpose

The ACYR team builds pathways to success through education, skill building and employment opportunities to help youth and young adults reach self-sufficiency. The team plays a crucial role in promoting a culture of positivity, growth mindset, and hospitality by offering high-energy educational activities and services that create a welcoming environment. Every member of the team is charged to build relationships and trust with youth and young adults to maintain relationships that foster them continuing in their planned services. Our team also serves as an integral component with connecting to our community and spreading/demonstrating the mission of ACYR.

Responsible for providing instruction to prepare participants to successfully complete a high school equivalency diploma or skills program and transition to career pathways and/or post-secondary education.

Follow ACYR Adult Education procedures for attendance, student enrollment, assessments, curriculum, and classroom instruction, and management.

Providing effective classroom management and instruction.

Development of community partnerships engage and retention strategies to meet participants needs.

Supporting the vision and direction of ACYR's Administration Team.

• Bachelor's degree
• Must have or ability to obtain Adult Education Teaching Cert and valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of adult student characteristics and adult basic education content areas.
• Ability to instruct students in the use of basic technology applications and integrate into instruction
• Experience teaching/working with adult learners is a must.

Background Check
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent. The background check will consist of a reference checks, employment, education, and criminal background search.

ACYR is an at-will employer and any offer of employment with ACYR is contingent upon a successful completion of said background check.

Certification/Licenses/Other Requirements
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Valid Arizona Driver's License. Requires use of insured personal vehicle for agency business.

Work Environment

ACYR promotes communication, helping, healing and education between ACYR team members and students. We encourage innovation and creativity adopting critical thinking, experimentation and problem-solving skills to help deliver our Mission.