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Overview:
The Adult Education Instructor / Workforce Training Coordinator plays a vital role in helping young adults and adult learners achieve their educational and career goals. This position provides GED preparation and academic support for participants in Juneau YouthBuild, a partnership between SERRC, Sealaska Heritage Institute, and Generations Southeast. The position also supports the development and implementation of career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for adult learners across Alaska.

The ideal candidate is an engaging, adaptable educator who enjoys working with diverse learners, building positive relationships, and connecting academic instruction with real-world career opportunities.

Job Summary:  
The Adult Education Instructor / Workforce Training Coordinator provides individualized and small-group instruction in math, reading, writing, science, social studies, GED test preparation, and college and career readiness.

The instructor will work with YouthBuild participants ages 16–24, providing academic instruction and individualized support that complements hands-on construction training and workforce development activities. The position will collaborate closely with program partners to monitor student progress, coordinate services, and support participants in achieving their educational and employment goals.

As needed, the instructor may also provide academic instruction and support to other students enrolled in SERRC's Alaska Adult Education program, including adult learners pursuing their GED, English language learners, and others working toward educational or career goals outside of YouthBuild.

Additionally, the position will coordinate and support career and technical education opportunities through SERRC's Alaska Adult Education program, including online, career-focused coursework available to students across SERRC's four service regions.

Reports to:  AAE Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Teaching degree or bachelor's degree in education or a related field, preferred.

• Alaska Teaching Certificate, preferred.

• Experience teaching or supporting adult learners, young adults, or students in alternative education settings.

• Ability to work effectively with learners from diverse social, economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.

• Experience assessing academic skill levels and developing individualized learning plans.

• Familiarity with GED preparation, high school equivalency programs, or adult education.

• Knowledge of career readiness, workforce development, and postsecondary pathways.

• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional strategies appropriate for young adults and adult learners.

• Strong understanding of core academic subjects, including math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.

• Ability to provide engaging, differentiated instruction to students with varied academic abilities and educational backgrounds.

• Ability to assess student needs, establish learning goals, and adapt instruction based on individual progress.

• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.

• Ability to develop positive, supportive relationships with students who may have experienced barriers to educational success.

• Ability to connect academic instruction with practical applications, occupational training, and career pathways.

• Proficiency in educational technology, online learning platforms, and digital instructional resources.

• Ability to work collaboratively with community organizations, workforce training providers, and educational partners.

• Strong organizational skills, including maintaining accurate student records and documenting educational progress.

• Ability to respect and maintain student confidentiality.

• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction and an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Typical Duties:

Adult Education and YouthBuild Instruction

• Plan and deliver engaging, individualized and small-group GED instruction in math, language arts, science, and social studies.

• Conduct student orientation, academic assessments, and educational planning.

• Monitor student progress, adjust instruction, and prepare students for GED tests.

• Provide academic tutoring, study skills instruction, test-taking strategies, and college and career readiness support.

• Integrate practical skills relevant to construction and workforce training.

• Maintain a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation, persistence, and achievement.

• Collaborate with Sealaska Heritage Institute, Generations Southeast, and other partners to coordinate instruction, review student progress, and identify needed supports.

Career and Technical Education Coordination

• Coordinate the selection and implementation of online CTE courses based on student interests, career goals, and regional workforce needs.

• Assist students with course orientation, access, and use of online learning platforms.

• Provide or coordinate instructional support, monitor student progress, and track course completion.

• Collaborate with SERRC staff, community partners, and employers to identify relevant career training opportunities.

• Support students in exploring career pathways, industry-recognized credentials, postsecondary education, and employment opportunities.

Program Support and Administration

• Maintain accurate student attendance, assessment, achievement, and other required program records and reports.

• Assist with student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities.

• Refer students to appropriate educational, workforce, and community resources.

• Participate in program planning, professional development, and continuous improvement activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Fingerprints: 

This position may require a Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background check.

Essential Job Functions:
Collaborate effectively with students, staff, and community partners. Deliver in-person and virtual instruction as appropriate. Attend meetings with students and partner organizations. Communicate effectively with individuals of varied ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Use appropriate technology to develop instructional materials, maintain records, and document student progress. Participate in and contribute to SERRC's mission and vision. Demonstrate the ability to be on time, on task, and function effectively in an instructional and collaborative work environment.

Physical/Mental Demands: 
The physical demands of this position require frequent sitting, standing, walking, speaking and hearing.  The employee is regularly required to use a computer screen (or equivalent) and keyboard.  The employee is regularly required to reach, feel and lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel or crouch.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Position Location:
Juneau, Alaska, preferred. Qualified candidates residing elsewhere in Alaska may be considered for remote instruction, depending on program needs.

Work Schedule: 
Full-time, grant-funded position (150 workdays for the remainder of FY27). Specific schedule and workdays will be determined based on program needs. Employment is based on an annual contract, with the potential for renewal contingent upon continued funding and program needs.

Compensation:
$300 per day, plus applicable benefits.

Benefits:
SERRC offers an excellent benefits package including State of Alaska retirement plans (TRS/PERS), health benefits, annual/personal leave and sick leave depending on the length of the employment contract. Employees who work 173 days or more during the contract year are eligible for full-time benefits.  Employees who work between 130-172 days are eligible for pro-rated health benefits.  Hourly employees who are scheduled to work 15 hours per week or less are not eligible for benefits.

SERRC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SERRC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Executive Director or Director of HR.