THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION THAT WILL REQUIRE ON-SITE INSTRUCTION
Join Our Mission to Empower Lives!
Are you passionate about education and looking for a meaningful way to impact underserved communities? As an Adult Education Instructor, you will play a crucial role in transforming lives by helping adults overcome educational barriers and achieve their GED. You will be part of a dynamic team that works together to inspire, motivate, and empower participants to reach their full potential.
OUR ORGANIZATION:
Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.
THE TEAM:
The Michigan Works Academic team serves to develop and enhance academic and employability skill sets for participants interested in gaining an academic secondary credential and/or entry level employment. Skilled professionals meet participants at their unique skill levels to sharpen the minds of both youth and adults. The Michigan Works Academic team offers services that eliminate barriers to employment while instilling workplace etiquette and industry specific expectations to participants. This team will work in collaboration with both the Business and Talent teams to connect participants to employment opportunities, while ensuring participants complete appropriate employability trainings.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
Our long-term outcomes for the Adult Education Instructor would be to build relationships with all participants who come through our doors, encouraging and motivating students to be their best selves despite any barriers they may face. The Adult Education Instructor will work closely with the rest of the Adult Education Team and provide one-on-one or small group tutoring in mathematics, reading, science, and social studies GED concepts. The Adult Education Instructor will enroll and assess students as needed. The Adult Education Instructor will also monitor student progress on our online learning platform as well and assign practice GED tests as well as official GED tests and complete data entry and classroom attendance as needed.
Responsibilities:
The Adult Education Instructor is a key player within the Adult Education Team. With that said they will be given the tools and support needed to carry out and execute all the functions for the position in the best of their ability.
- Teach adult education concepts using instructional methods for the adult learner in a one-on-one, small group, and/or classroom setting.
- Develop lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students to increase academic skills.
- Implement a variety of instructional delivery methods to help students make learning gains.
- Travel off-site to multiple locations as needed for GED corrections instruction.
- Complete and maintain student attendance, records, and ensure timely data entry in accordance with the MAERS User Manual.
- Provide assistance and support to learners in the learning lab and by connecting learners to our online learning platform.
- Be motivational and inspiring to learners along their educational journey
- Ability to stay up-to-date on all documentation for local, state and federal levels.
- Conduct regular check-ins with learners to support retention efforts.
- Assist in the development of academic and other resources to enhance the program and adult learner success.
- Assist with participant outreach efforts to attract adult education students.
- Collaborate with the Michigan Works team to co-enroll students in supportive programs and connect them with employment opportunities.
- Assist adult education students in pursuit of a GED in a small group, individualized, or corrections education setting.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certification.
- 1+ year of classroom teaching experience.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with literacy programs, testing, and specific needs of adult learners
- Strong ability to teach literacy skills in both one-on-one to small group instruction
- Computer skills, experience with online learning platforms, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Organization and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Familiarity with adult education.
- 3+ years of experience working with alternative education or “at-risk” populations.
- Experience with adult education practices and computer-based learning.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Language Arts, or a related field.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:??
- 20 hours per week: Monday-Thursday noon-5pm.
- Location: Primarily at the Benton Harbor Service Center, with travel to off-site locations as needed.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- A robust Onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.
- Ongoing professional development and training to help you grow in your role.
- Cross-functional collaboration with other departments to streamline services and maximize resources.
- The opportunity to be part of a transformational change in Michigan’s education landscape.
