GED Instructor
(Downtown)
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: 14
Compensation: $55,778- $76,693. Commensurate with Education and Experience.
Employee category: Full-Time Staff
Department: Adult and Continuing Education
Reports to: Assistant Director, Adult Education
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA012FTEGED
Location: Primarily KCKCC Community Education, Health and Wellness Center-
Downtown (KCK CEHWC), but any other college location as assigned by the
appropriate administrator.
SUMMARY
The Adult Education Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality
instruction and support to adult learners seeking to earn a GED credential
and/or transition into postsecondary education or career pathways. This
position delivers GED instruction in core academic areas, including basic
literacy and math through high school equivalency, writing, science, and
social studies, while also facilitating the AOK program, which integrates
adult education, workforce preparation, and career pathway navigation. The
instructor plays a critical role in student persistence, skill attainment, and
successful transitions to employment or further education. They will ensure
compliance with all aspects of adult education as required by the Adult and
Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), and
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). Instruction will include adult
students, 16 years of age and older, at all academic levels.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
GED Instruction
Provide instructional services in reading, writing, mathematics, science,
and social studies aligned with GED standards and the Kansas Board of
Regents.
Develop and implement lesson plans that address diverse learning styles
and skill levels to ensure every student makes adequate progress related
to their learning goals.
Utilize formative and summative assessments, including GED Ready practice
tests, to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
Integrate digital literacy, employability skills, and academic rigor into
classroom instruction.
Maintain accurate student records, attendance, assessments, and progress
data in the LACES Student Information System.
Support students in goal setting, test readiness, and persistence toward
GED completion by advising students during enrollment and minimally every
three weeks thereafter.
Engage in staff development activities with other adult education staff,
both within and outside of KCKCC, during the academic year to enhance the
quality of instruction, meeting the required number of PD hours set by
KCKCC Adult Education.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director/Director.
Accelerating Opportunities Kansas (AOK) Facilitation
Facilitate the AOK program by supporting students wishing to enroll in
approved AO-K career pathway programs.
Collaborate with workforce, postsecondary, and community partners to
support student transitions to training and employment.
Assist students with career exploration, postsecondary planning, and
workforce readiness activities.
Monitor and document AOK participant outcomes, including measurable skill
gains, credential attainment, and transitions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
Ability to create and implement effective lesson plans.
Ability to create and maintain a student-centered classroom.
Ability to demonstrate classroom management skills.
Ability to work with multi-level adult learners.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, online resources, and classroom
technology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher in education, adult education, or related
field.
Training, experience, and/or coursework in individual learning methodology
in basic academic skill areas, including reading, writing, and
mathematics, to improve learner academic skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and data management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from a variety of
backgrounds and partner organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in education, adult education, or related field.
Teaching experience, especially K-12.
Experience with Accelerating Opportunities Kansas or integrated education
and training (IET) models.
Coaching and instructing Adult Education/Adult Learners.
Experience teaching high school equivalency skills to adult learners,
preferably GED® preparation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee may occasionally push or lift items.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time 40 hours per week. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to
meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.
TO APPLY
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS for a list of
available positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions, as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
