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Adult Education Instructor
West Kentucky Educational Cooperative Adult Education
Are you passionate about education and making a real difference?
Bring your skills and heart for teaching to the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative and help adult learners achieve their goals, transform their futures, and thrive in their communities!
Position Details:
- Position: Adult Education Instructor
- Reports to: Director of Adult Education
- Location: Fulton County Adult Education Instructor - Primary classes at Fulton County Detention Center, Ballard County Jail, and Lifeline Rehabilitation Center in Ballard County
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week for 44 weeks)
- Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and educational background following WKEC AE’s certified salary schedule
What You’ll Do:
As an Adult Education Instructor, you will play a key role in opening doors to brighter futures! Your classroom will empower students through:
- Literacy instruction, GED® preparation, and basic skills education
- English language acquisition and civics education
- Workforce readiness and career pathway development
- Digital literacy and technology skill-building
You’ll create interactive, meaningful learning experiences that are directly tied to students’ career goals — ensuring education is not just informative, but transformative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS)
- Actively participate in ongoing professional learning with a growth mindset
- Integrate research-based practices and emerging technology into daily instruction
- Use diagnostic and placement testing to tailor and enhance student learning
- Customize and deliver workforce-focused curricula aligned with students’ career pathways
- Provide continuous, data-driven feedback and adjust instruction based on student progress
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative curriculum materials
- Utilize KYAE Lesson Plans, HyperDoc Lesson Plans, and TABE 13/14 and GED®-aligned resources
- Plan and deliver lessons using a "liquid syllabus" approach for maximum flexibility and engagement
- Support adult learners in building not just academic skills but confidence, resilience, and career readiness
- Carry out additional duties as assigned to support student and program success
Who We're Looking For:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or a related content field
- Demonstrates strong skills in reading and math (must score within NRS Level 6 on the TABE 13/14 A test)
- Knowledge of College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) preferred
- Strong technology skills and comfort with digital tools
- Experience working with adult learners or non-traditional students is a big plus!
- A passion for empowering others and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Ready to Inspire Change? Apply Today!
Submit your cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Tina Peery, Director of Adult Education
tina.peery@wkec.org
✨ Your classroom could be the first step in someone's second chance. Join WKEC and help build futures one lesson at a time! ✨
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22