Adult Education Instructor Jobs
Adult Education Instructor jobs are open across community colleges, workforce development programs, and literacy organizations, covering specializations in GED preparation, vocational skills, and English language learning, from part-time adjunct to full-time program director. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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QUALIFICATION: Must meet The State of Delaware’s DOL RTI Instructor Requirements
LOCATION: Sussex Tech Adult Education Division
REPORTS TO: Industrial Training Coordinator
JOB GOAL: To organize and manage learning experiences that includes safety, skills training, and supervision of students.
PERFORMANCE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching skills and competencies according to district curriculum and program of study.
- Developing and/or updating curriculum to include individualized instruction and other activities for students.
- Being accountable to student and program evaluation.
- Assisting with the advisory committee for the purpose of evaluating and updating the curriculum and course of study.
- Responsible for supervision of all students enrolled in the program.
- Maintaining attendance, student accountability, inventory, and other required records.
- Adhering to AED faculty handbook, AED policies and procedures, and Board policies.
- Assisting with requisitioning materials and equipment for implementing the instructional program.
- Developing and enforcing relevant safety and health procedures.
- Performing other tasks assigned by the principal or designee.
QUALIFICATION: Must meet The State of Delaware’s DOL RTI Instructor Requirements
LOCATION: Sussex Tech Adult Education Division
REPORTS TO: Industrial Training Coordinator
JOB GOAL: To organize and manage learning experiences that includes safety, skills training, and supervision of students.
PERFORMANCE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching skills and competencies according to district curriculum and program of study.
- Developing and/or updating curriculum to include individualized instruction and other activities for students.
- Being accountable to student and program evaluation.
- Assisting with the advisory committee for the purpose of evaluating and updating the curriculum and course of study.
- Responsible for supervision of all students enrolled in the program.
- Maintaining attendance, student accountability, inventory, and other required records.
- Adhering to AED faculty handbook, AED policies and procedures, and Board policies.
- Assisting with requisitioning materials and equipment for implementing the instructional program.
- Developing and enforcing relevant safety and health procedures.
- Performing other tasks assigned by the principal or designee.
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Who's Hiring
- State of Georgia18
- DEL MAR COLLEGE3
- Orleans/Niagara BOCES3
- SOWELA2
- Mia Aesthetics2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adult education instructor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, or a related field required
- Experience teaching adults in workforce, literacy, or continuing education settings
- Familiarity with CASAS, TABE, or other adult learner assessment tools
- State adult education teacher certification or eligibility to obtain one
- Ability to differentiate instruction for multi-level and mixed-skill classrooms
- Proficiency with learning management systems and virtual classroom platforms
Tips for Your Adult Education Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to funding context
Adult education programs are often grant-funded through federal, state, or nonprofit sources, so your resume should call out experience with outcomes tracking, learner persistence rates, and reporting requirements that funders care about.
Highlight credentials specific to adult learners
Certifications like a state adult education teacher license, TESOL, or a GED Examiner credential carry more weight than a general teaching certificate when you're applying to programs that serve adult populations exclusively.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists adult education instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing.
Target programs by instructional delivery model
Filter your search by whether programs use cohort-based, self-paced, or hybrid delivery, since your classroom management approach and technology fluency need to match what the program actually runs, not just what it lists in the posting.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews
Many adult education hiring panels ask for a live or recorded demo lesson aimed at low-literacy or multi-level learners, so prepare a 10-15 minute lesson that shows scaffolding, differentiation, and clear instructions before you get the invite.
Negotiate for professional development funding
Part-time and adjunct adult education roles rarely include raise structures, so your best leverage point during the offer stage is securing a professional development stipend or reimbursement for recertification costs rather than pushing on base pay.
Adult Education Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most adult education instructors?
The companies hiring the most adult education instructors right now include State of Georgia, DEL MAR COLLEGE, and Orleans/Niagara BOCES, with the largest share of openings in Georgia, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community college districts and workforce development agencies consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many adult education instructor jobs are remote?
About 12% of adult education instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in online GED prep, digital literacy, and virtual English language instruction. In-person roles remain dominant for programs that serve low-literacy learners who need hands-on support.
How do you become an adult education instructor?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in education, English, social work, or a related field, then gain classroom or tutoring experience with adult populations through volunteer work or community programs. Obtain your state's adult education teaching credential or endorsement, build familiarity with adult learner assessments like TABE or CASAS, and apply to community colleges, workforce boards, or nonprofit literacy organizations.
Can you get hired as an adult education instructor with little experience?
Yes, many programs hire candidates with limited formal teaching experience if they can demonstrate subject-matter expertise and comfort working with adults facing barriers to learning. Volunteer tutoring, AmeriCorps service, or prior work in social services, corrections, or workforce development all count in lieu of classroom hours at entry-level programs.
What does the adult education instructor interview process look like?
Most adult education interviews include a screening call with an HR coordinator, a panel interview with program directors or lead instructors, and a teaching demonstration where you deliver a short lesson to a mock or real student group. Some programs also ask how you handle multi-level classrooms, mandatory reporting situations, or learners with learning disabilities.
Where can I find and apply to adult education instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to adult education instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialization, location preference, and delivery format, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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