Jobs in Adult Basic Education
This page lists job postings at adult basic education programs that are funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Job postings must be funded, at least in part, by WIOA Title II funds. To post a job, please email the job posting to Matt Manfred at mjmanfred@tiu11.org.
ESL Instructor – United Neighborhood Centers NEPA
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Education, the ESL (English as a Second Language) Instructor develops and teaches Family Literacy classes in an ESL-context. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching English language learners and supporting family literacy development. This position involves working with caregivers to strengthen their English skills, providing parenting education, and conducting interactive literacy activities with the adults and children. The ESL Instructor works 40 hours per week; two 12:00-8:00 p.m. days and three 9:00-5:00 p.m. days.
ESL Program Manager – United Neighborhood Centers NEPA
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Community Education, the Program Manager is responsible for the development, coordination and support of all ESL curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This includes onboarding and overseeing all volunteer teachers, tutors and their instruction, enrolling incoming students, and developing curriculum. The program manager works 40 hours per week; two 12:00-8:00 p.m. days and three 9:00-5:00 p.m. days.
Adult Evening ESL Instructor – VITA Education Services
The ancillary ESL teacher is responsible for providing quality instruction to English as a Second Language adults who are seeking to improve their language skills for employment, achieving citizenship skills, helping children in school, and preparing for post secondary education and training. Instructional focus is based on learning objectives found in the College and Career Readiness (CCRS) and English Language Proficiency (ELPS) Standards. The contact for this opportunity is Kathy White, 215-345-8322, x110, kwhite@vitaeducation.org.
Remote/Hyflex Adult Education Teacher – VITA Education Services
There are two ancillary ABE teacher openings. The Evening HSE Prep Teacher teaches reading strategies for testing success and provides review of cruicial concepts for Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts GED tests. Schedule is Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. The Evening HSE Math Teacher (8th to 12th grade level math) teaches test-taking strategies and general review of math content necessary to pass the GED test. Schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m.
Director – PSU’s Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy and Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy
The Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy (founded 1985) and Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy (founded 2001) are part of Penn State’s College of Education. We are seeking a dynamic Director to lead the Institutes’ administration, day-to-day management, and professional development projects and to write and support grants and related projects. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in professional development, direct service programming, policy advocacy, and research and evaluation projects consistent with the Institutes’ missions. The Institutes are known for a collegial, supportive workplace culture and highly respected work in adult basic education and literacy, adult English as a Second Language (ESL), family literacy, and workforce education. Working closely with the Director of Research, the Director will become part of an intellectually stimulating environment with access to the resources of a top-tier, public research university.
Learn more about qualifications and applicaction process.