Adult Learning Instructor

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for multiple Adult Learning Instructors based out of the Clark County Library.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Literacy Services Manager, the Adult Learning Instructor is primarily responsible for providing literacy instruction to beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level English Language Learning adults. Other instruction includes Adult Basic Education and math proficiency. The Literacy Instructor also refers to or teaches students high school equivalency (HSE), general education development (GED), high school diploma, career readiness certificate, integrated education and training (IET), workplace literacy, or citizenship programs. Responsible for lesson planning and using curriculum geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting. Maintains appropriate records and administers tests to determine student progress. May require travel between Library District branches. This is a grant-funded position subject to the ongoing availability of grant funds.

This position will require frequent local travel. Based out of the Clark County Library, Adult Learning Instructors will teach classes in other library locations throughout the District and/or community partner locations (such as community centers, recreation centers, etc.).

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $54,887 to $73,553 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA  increases per District policy.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 pm on Friday, November 22, 2024. Those interested in being considered for this position should submit their application prior to this deadline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for teaching skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, and language in the areas of English Language Learning (ELL) and Adult Basic Education (ABE); digital literacy skills; workplace literacy skills, using provided curriculum.

2. Plans lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse beginning, intermediate, and advanced level students. Engages students to reach retention goals and prepares students to demonstrate learning advancement gains.

3. Performs weekly class assessments to measure students' mastery level of benchmark skills and determine progress in the class.

4. Plans and prepares practical class lesson plans based on College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS) and monitors students' performance.

5. Develops, implements, maintains, and delivers instruction using virtual, in-person, or hybrid delivery models while working onsite at Library District locations and/or Library District partner locations.

6. Completes and maintains appropriate student attendance records.

7. Performs proctor tests for enrolled adult students, including High School Equivalency examinations.

8. Provides virtual, in-person, and hybrid delivery of instruction in a co-teaching environment. 

9. Shares best practices recognized in the adult learning classroom environment.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: 

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness (D.E.I.), as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without bias. All ethnicities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ages, veterans or disability status are encouraged and welcomed to apply.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.

Preferred: Master's degree in Education, English, or related field. 

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Two (2) years' professional teaching experience.

Preferred: Two (2) years' professional teaching experience with adult students and adult literacy in a post-secondary education setting. Experience with WIOA requirements and standards also preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting with frequent local travel required. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as books, files, laptops, or electronic devices. Although work is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting, a limited amount of bending, lifting, walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties.

*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance insurance.

• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.

• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).

• Tuition reimbursement.

• And more. For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/