Classroom Teacher / Adult & Continuing Education Adult Education/GED Prep Instructor (Job ID: 1257) Certificate: External Diploma Program/Non-Credit Mandated Programs (107)

Job Description:

EdAdvance is one of Connecticuts six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support statewide initiatives.

Mission

EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach - grounded in the "3Cs": Connection, Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

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General Education Development (GED) Teacher

Reports to: Director of Adult Education

Part-time, Academic Calendar, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM plus 45 minutes paid planning time for each class (typically 6 hrs/wk)

Dr. Jeffery Kitching Regional Learning Center, 215 Hogan Drive, Torrington, CT 06790

Pay Rate: $33.43 /hr

Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is August 18, 2026

Job Description: EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to teach Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies content to adult learners to prepare them to take the GED subject area tests.

Major Responsibilities:

• Create a positive learning environment that is supportive and safe for all learners
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage learners and develop sound foundational skills in each subject area and transferable visual literacy skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sensitive to the needs of adult learners aged 18+
• Knowledge of a wide variety of strategies and linguistic supports to support instruction
• Ability to use classroom technology such as a laptop, projector, and interactive board to enhance instruction

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Maintains respectful and professional working relationships with all individuals.
• Sensitive to the needs of adult learners
• CT certification #107, #106, #015 English, or #029 Mathematics preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations

Travel: none

Supervises: not applicable

Application Procedure:

Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvances employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvances compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.