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GED Teacher – Evening Hours
TivertonPosted 1 months ago
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Job Description
GED Teacher – Evening Hours
Department: Education & Career Pathways
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Tiverton
Reporting To: Elizabeth McDowell
Compensation: $29.00 / hour
Description
About the Role
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a dynamic and learner-centered GED Teacher to join our Education & Career Pathways team. This is an exciting opportunity to empower adult learners as they build foundational skills, prepare for their GED, and move toward career training and employment.
This position will play a key role in expanding adult education services in Tiverton, alleviating waitlists for GED night classes, and piloting new service delivery opportunities. If you’re passionate about adult education, equity, and helping learners achieve life-changing goals, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Details
Position Details
- Status: Part-time, Temporary (Grant-funded)
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Schedule:
- Evening classes (e.g., Monday & Wednesday, 5:00–8:30 PM)
- Additional hours for prep, outreach, testing, and administrative work (some remote)
- Pay: $29/hour
- Hybrid Eligible: Up to 2 remote days per week
- Funding End Date: June 30, 2026
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Teach adult learners (17+) reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and digital literacy
- Plan and deliver engaging, work-contextualized lessons aligned to learner goals and chosen career pathways
- Conduct learner orientation, assessment, and placement using RI Department of Education guidelines
- Create and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with learners
- Provide individualized and small-group instruction, including technology-enhanced and online learning
- Use instructional platforms such as GED.com, GED Ready, Google Classroom, Khan Academy, and CASAS
- Track attendance, assessments, progress, and outcomes in required data systems (including LACES)
- Collaborate closely with Education & Career Pathways staff, Case Managers, and referral partners
- Support learner persistence, motivation, and progress toward GED attainment
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and required program meetings
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Learner-centered, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching approach
- Ability to teach multiple academic levels simultaneously
- Strong classroom management, organization, and time management skills
- Comfort using educational technology and online instructional tools
- Commitment to confidentiality, equity, and ethical practice
- Passion for working with learners from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
- Valid K–12 teaching credential (does not need to be Rhode Island–issued)
- At least two years of adult education or related teaching experience
- Willingness to work evening hours and occasional community-based recruiting/testing
- Ability to work in person in Tiverton with some remote work
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching adult learners in GED or Adult Basic Education programs
- Experience with CASAS, GED testing platforms, and blended/online instruction
- Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Cape Verdean Creole strongly preferred)