Adult Learning Instructor

Location US-NV-Las Vegas
ID 2025-1475
Department
Community Engagement (CE)
Category
Literacy Services
Position Type
Full-Time
Hours Per Week
40
Job Location
Multiple locations available
Location : Address
7060 W. Windmill Lane
Min Pay Range
USD $55,615.00/Yr.

Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for Adult Learning Instructors. Multiple positions are available at various locations, including but not limited to:

    • East Las Vegas Library (2851 E. Bonanza Rd)
    • Clark County Library (1401 E. Flamingo Rd)
    • West Las Vegas Library (new location at 1861 N. Martin Luther King Blvd)

Final location assignments will be determined based on organizational and community needs, and may be subject to change as those needs evolve.

 

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. Adult Learning Instructors 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.

 

 

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $55,615 to $74,529 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:

This position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

 

We anticipate conducting first interviews for this position on or about October 2, 2025.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for teaching skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, and language in the areas of ELL and 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.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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.

 

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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

Pay Range

USD $55,615.00 - USD $74,529.00 /Yr.

Position Type

Full-Time

Category

Literacy Services

Job Location

Multiple locations available

Location : Address

7060 W. Windmill Lane

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