Hybrid Adult Education Instructor bei Pascua Yaqui Tribe, AZ

About the Department

The Adult Education Instructor provides adult literacy instruction, basic education and GED preparation instruction to eligible Tribal enrolled members. The incumbent facilitates a class of between ten and twenty students. This position works work with students at various educational levels, ranging from instruction for pre-high school level reading and math, and preparation for the General Educational Development (GED) test.

Position Duties

1. Provide adult literacy instruction, adult basic education, and GED preparation instruction to eligible Tribal enrolled members in non-traditional enrichment setting.
2. Prepare an individual education plan, provide GED, and adult literacy instruction modules, and assist the students to satisfactory progress in the area of instruction.
3. Administer the Test Adult Basic Education (TABE) to assess the individual's current education performance ability based on the educational assessment, provide referrals for students, submit monthly reports, attend staff meetings and training workshops, and maintain student files.
4. Provide daily formal instruction, as well as, informal personal interaction and role modeling for clients.
5. The instructor is responsible for recording student attendance, preparing skill level appropriate material, working with students one-on-one, as a small group, and as a class.
6. Assist in developing and implementing culturally responsive curricula and lesson plans.
7. Adapt instruction to meet student needs while maintaining cohesive, multi-level group dynamics.
8. Maintain organization of materials, handouts, classroom schedules, equipment care, etc.
9. Maintain detailed records of all program participants' educational activities and their progress.
10. May be required to transport students to and from GED testing centers.
11. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Adult learning/teaching concepts/methods;
• Fundamental theories, concepts and methods of working with adults with minimal education and work histories skills;
• Educational assessment for adult learners;
• Methods for increasing literacy abilities of adults;
• All general studies (English, math, science, history, etc.);
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

• Keep detailed student records for program evaluation purposes;
• Interviewing and collecting pertinent information for educational assessment;
• Assessing the daily functioning of the adult;
• Motivate students to work for extended periods;
• Coordinate outreach efforts in assigned areas;
• Exercise independent judgments;
• Teach adult basic education, adult secondary education and Fast Track GED;
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Maintain confidentiality;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Other Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Education, Social Work, American Indian Studies or closely related field, three (3) years of experience in classroom teaching, or workshop facilitation.

• Possession of an Adult Education Teaching Certificate or be able to obtain the certificate within 6 months of hire;
• Experience with teaching Fast Track GED preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
• This position will require the Incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.
• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.