Adult Education Instructor

Hourly, approximately 6–10 hours weekly | Various locations throughout Garrett County, MD

Employment Status

Hourly position — approximately 6–10 hours weekly.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree required, with a master’s degree preferred. Training and teaching experience is preferred.

Primary Work Location

Various locations throughout Garrett County, MD.

Position Summary

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program is designed to prepare students to earn their high school diploma, improve reading and math skills, as well as develop job readiness skills. The Adult Education Program is grant funded through the Maryland Department of Labor and the Federal Department of Labor through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

We are seeking instructors to fill vacancies in the following areas:

College Partnership High School Completion Instructor

This position provides high school equivalent instruction through a partnership with Garrett College Continuing Education & Workforce Development and Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS). This class will serve students who are credit deficient or otherwise unable to complete graduation requirements through the traditional high school setting, providing an alternative pathway toward earning a high school diploma. Instruction is delivered in a classroom setting and is designed to support academic achievement and postsecondary or career readiness.

Adult Basic Education and GED® Exam Preparation

This position provides supports to adult students who are preparing to earn their high school diploma, improve reading and math skills, and/or develop job readiness skills.

Position Duties

• Planning and conducting classroom instructional activities in math, social studies, science, and language arts for incarcerated individuals within the local detention center.
• Coordinating basic skills testing, progress tracking, and GED® Ready assessments.
• Maintaining grant-required student records.
• Assessing progress towards achieving individual student educational goals and program goals.
• Developing and implementing individualized and group lesson plans.
• Planning and conducting classroom activities designed to prepare students for a career or post-secondary training opportunities, considering the unique challenges of incarcerated individuals.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teaching experience preferred but not required if the candidate has other experiences demonstrating the ability to meet position duty requirements.
• Possess knowledge of the principles and practices of adult education.
• Ability to provide individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Knowledge of and experience helping students with learning disabilities or differences.
• Familiarity with various instructional methods, including experiential and contextualized learning.
• Ability to use technology to meet students’ needs and accelerate learning, understanding the limitations and resources available in a detention center.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective learning environment for a diverse group of students, including those facing personal and environmental challenges.
• Ability to monitor student performance and provide support to promote successful completion of the program, particularly for incarcerated individuals aiming for reentry into society.

Application Process

Please submit a resume, cover letter that addresses the required and desired qualifications, and a list of three professional references with telephone and e-mail contact information. Application materials may be sent to kaitlyn.glotfelty@garrettcollege.edu.

For best consideration, please submit your information by October 23, 2026.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Garrett College is a tobacco-free campus. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE