Adult Education Instructor

Civic Works

Baltimore, MD

$40 to $50 Hourly
Contractor

Job Description

Position Summary

The Instructor will provide adult basic education instruction, with a focus on preparing participants to successfully pass the Construction and Skilled Trades Practice Test (CAST) exam. This role involves developing and implementing tailored curricula, providing engaging instruction, and offering support to adult learners striving to enter the utility industry. The Instructor will lead the expansion of the training program’s academic support and instruction, expanding access to career advancement pathways.

Primary Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development

Develop comprehensive curriculum and lesson plans aligned with the content and format of the CAST exam.
Design assessments that align with the CAST exam and track the progress of participants and their understanding of the material.
Coordinate with program instructors to support curriculum continuity and the integration of adult basic education content across relevant workshops.

Instructional Delivery

Develop and deliver a comprehensive curriculum for an intensive 30-hour-per-week, 3-6-week CAST prep class, ensuring thorough coverage of exam content and effective learning progression.
Deliver CAST prep classes during evenings and/or weekends to accommodate working graduates, providing flexible learning options and supportive resources tailored to adult learners' schedules and needs.
Facilitate a one-day adult basic education workshop as part of the overall workforce development program, to support participants' personal and professional growth.
Create and lead interactive workshops focused on preparing participants for behavioral interviews.
Utilize diverse teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and group discussions.
Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and levels of proficiency.
Deliver dynamic and interactive instructional sessions aimed at fostering engagement and understanding.

Academic Support and Assessment

Provide individualized support and academic assistance to address each participant’s specific learning needs and challenges.
Facilitate practice exams to simulate the testing environment.
Offer constructive feedback and personalized guidance to help participants improve their performance.
Conduct baseline assessments, monitor participant progress, identify areas for growth, and implement targeted interventions.
Maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment conducive to participant success.
Coordinate with relevant Civic Works staff to share the academic progress of each participant and develop collaborative participant support strategies.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Coordinate with relevant staff members to support job placement and career advancement with partner employers.
Complete other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in adult education
Experience in instructional and curriculum design required
Experience with math instruction and/or standardized testing preparation preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Effective classroom management and ability to engage with program participants.
Exceptional time management skills.
Proficiency in Google Drive and Calendar, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint applications.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal communication skills, interpersonal relations skills, and writing skills
Ability to recognize problems, develop innovative solutions and implement them
Ability to adhere to a strict guideline of keeping and maintaining confidential information
Dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Company Description

Civic Works is a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen Baltimore’s communities through education, skills development, and community service. Our key program areas include community improvement, workforce development, education, and green programs. We are a non-profit organization that is Baltimore’s urban service corps, a high-impact organization whose work is organized around addressing community needs. Our work changes lives each and every day.
Civic Works is an AmeriCorps program. Our AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor students, create community parks and gardens, help homeowners conserve energy, grow food for low-income residents, rehabilitate abandoned houses, involve families in Baltimore City schools, make homes safer for older adults, and recruit volunteers. Civic Works also trains Baltimore residents for employment in the healthcare and green job industries.
In addition to the important work that Civic Works does in the community, over the past two years, it has also been engaged in internal efforts to operationalize racial equity as an organizational practice.