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Adult Education Lead Instructor

Tennessee Board of Regents
Johnson City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2026
💰 $47,160/yr

About the role

Title: Adult Education Lead Instructor

Employee Classification: Administrative/Professional (Exempt)

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: Northeast State at Gray

Salary: Up to $47,160 annual salary, dependent on education and experience

Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Adult Education Program Director, the Full-Time Instructor is responsible for assisting the Program Director in providing a program-wide educational atmosphere where adult students can fulfill their potential by earning a high school equivalency diploma and/or improving basic skills in math, language, science, social studies and reading and/or showing level gain through the six levels as defined by the National Reporting System (NRS). They assist with scheduling classes, creating instructional programs, and monitoring classroom instruction.

Job Duties

• Plan, teach, and evaluate student work

• Remain current with all curriculum changes/additions as set forth by the Tennessee Division of Adult Education (DAE)

• Implement and monitor classroom instructional activities to ensure a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful learning experience

• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement using the current curriculum developed by the DAE; provide training for these changes

• Conduct and/or monitor staff in presenting Adult Education Orientation and Testing using TABE, CASAS and Official Practice Tests

• Monitor teacher and staff record keeping ensuring that effective and efficient record keeping procedures are maintained through the CMA TS program

• Promote a positive environment throughout the program so that students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process

• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, staff, and community

• Assume responsibility for meeting performance goals in courses and assist other teachers in meeting program-wide goals set by the National Reporting System (NRS)

• Assist in administrative duties and scheduling courses as needed

• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students

• Provide supervision of classes at off-site locations

• Work with the Adult Ed Transition Coach and/or Career Coach to coordinate opportunities for students to dual-enroll in postsecondary education or training programs, and ensure students take advantage of these opportunities

• Participate in local and state activities/staff development

• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of teaching experience in secondary (9th – 12th grade), post-secondary, or adult education programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Teacher’s License
• Experience in Adult Education
• Experience with Jobs4TN or a Data Management System
• Experience with grading and interpreting TABE/OPT scores
• Experience with ESL programs
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Notes

  • Work schedule is split to include up to two evenings per week
  • This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be requ

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