Adult Education Instructor

Adult Education Instructor

Salary

$19.00 Hourly

Location

Sidney, NE

Job Type

Part-Time

Division

Educational Services

Department

Adult Education

Opening Date

08/06/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

To provide classroom instruction to AE (Adult Education), ESL (English as a Second Language), and ABE (Adult Basic Education) GED (General Education Development) students through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions, and testing; and to perform related duties as required. Teach CCR (College and Career Ready) classes. This position, based in Sidney, Nebraska, will work up to 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work directly with the AE, ABE and ESL students and are responsible for accurate assessment, instruction and outcomes for student performance.

• Actively participate in the registration, career pathways intake and orientation process for students.

• Take an active role in student data collection to include student attendance hours.

• Provide instruction to meet all College and Career Readiness (CCR) standards.

• Administer and evaluate student assessments.

• Act as an advisor and counselor to GED students; aid in their progression through the learning programs; disseminate information regarding all adult basic education courses.

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain various records and data bases according to program needs or program requirements.

• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required instructional area.

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate a variety of instructional material; select books to be used for assigned instructional classes.

• Assist students in the operation and set-up of computers and audio-visual equipment.

• Perform back-up instructional activities and proctoring for other instructors as needed.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the requisite knowledge and skills is considered qualifying. A typical method to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills would be:

Education:

A bachelor's degree and teaching experience is preferred, or a combination of education, experience, and certifications that demonstrates the candidate's capability to teach the academic content as outlined by the Nebraska Department of Education (11/18/2022).

Experience:

Some experience in an instructional setting as a tutor or teacher is preferred.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record that does not exclude the driver from coverage under WNCC's vehicle insurance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Skills

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Time Management - Managing ones own time and the time of others.

Work Activities

• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Work Context

• Electronic Mail
• Face-to-Face Discussions
• Contact With Others
• Public Speaking
• Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Western Nebraska Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, or political affiliation, in its policies, practices, and activities related to employment, admissions, educational services/programming, student services/activities, or financial aid; as expressly prescribed by institutional policy, state and federal laws, regulations, and executive orders.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Western Nebraska Community College

Address 1601 E. 27th Street

Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 69361

Phone 308-635-6005

308-635-6350

Website https://wncc.edu/about-wncc/human-resources/index