Adult Education & Literacy Instructor, Sedalia
Salary
$19.00 Hourly
Location
Sedalia, MO
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
01543
Department
Adult Education Literacy
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Position Summary: The Adult Education Instructor is responsible for designing and delivering instructional programs that help adult learners improve their literacy, numeracy, English language proficiency, and career readiness. The instructor fosters a supportive learning environment, adapts teaching methods to accommodate diverse student needs, and prepares learners for GED/HiSET completion, workforce training, or further academic pursuits.
Essential Functions and Duties:
Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to adult learners in subjects such as English, math, reading, writing, GED/HiSET preparation, or ESL, while developing instructional materials aligned with state and institutional standards. Utilize technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning. Responsibilities also include assessing students' learning levels and goals, tracking progress, and providing individualized support to ensure success. Additionally, the instructor will maintain accurate attendance records, submit class reports, and participate in 20 hours of DESE approved professional development to obtain and maintain AEL Certification. Collaboration with college staff, workforce development partners, and local organizations is essential to connect students with career and academic opportunities. The instructor will also engage in outreach efforts to promote the program and help students access college services and job placement.
The
preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the
right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements: Work involves sedentary to light work in office setting and able to lift up to 30 pounds. Employee accommodations for disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Standard Work Schedule: Minimum of 9 hours per week maximum of 17 hours per week, Monday through Friday. May include evening hours. Workshop/training may include weekends.
Travel Requirements: Workshop/training may require travel, which may include overnight travel.
Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.
AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
Department funded positions are available for both student and non-student applicants. These positions are limited to a maximum of 600 hours per fiscal year or 550 hours per fiscal year if the candidate is a retiree of the PSRS or PEERS Missouri Retirement System. A fiscal year is defined as July 1 to June 30. In addition, a part time employee can not work more than 17 hours per week unless the position has been budgeted and approved to work beyond this maximum.
Employer State Fair Community College
Address 3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, Missouri, 65301
Phone 660-596-7481
660-596-7480
Website http://www.sfccmo.edu