ABE Integrated Education​/Training Instructor

Yavapai College’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program seeks an innovative instructor who blends teaching with program development. This role designs workforce-aligned curriculum, builds student support systems that guide learners into training and employment, and delivers engaging instruction that develops academic, digital, and career readiness skills.

The instructor plays a key role in connecting ABE students to workforce opportunities through Integrated Education and Training (IET) and partnerships with WIOA Title I-B services. By combining instruction, guidance, and collaboration, this position helps adult learners achieve success in college, career, and life.

Teach ABE/ASE/HSE Courses – 60%

• Teach academic and workplace skills aligned with Arizona Adult Education Standards.
• Integrate digital literacy, employability, and career exploration into lessons.
• Connect instruction to Yavapai College CTE and workforce programs.
• Use assessment data (TABE, GED Ready, ARISE) to guide learning and maintain accurate records.

Workforce Curriculum Development & Innovation – 30%

• Design and refine curriculum that supports workforce and college transitions.
• Guide students through college and workforce training pathways.
• Create contextualized projects linking academic skills to hands-on career applications.
• Connect learners with YC resources such as American Job Center, CTE programs, and community partners.

Assessment, Data, and Compliance – 10%

• Administer and track assessments (TABE, GED Ready).
• Ensure accurate data entry and compliance with program and grant standards.
• Support testing schedules and meet MSG performance goals.
• Contribute to program improvement through collaboration and innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Eligible for or in possession of Arizona Adult Education Teacher Certification.
• Experience teaching adult or secondary learners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience teaching in blended or virtual settings (e.g., Zoom, Canvas).
• Ability to manage student data accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Available to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends) and participate in professional learning.
• Commitment to equity and supporting diverse adult learners

• Master’s degree in Adult Education, TESOL, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience in community college or higher education settings.
• Knowledge of ADE-AES standards, WIOA Title I-B collaboration, and IET models.
• Ability to design workforce-aligned curriculum and guide adult learners through career pathways.
• Experience using the Arizona Adult Data Management System, Canvas, digital literacy tools, and career readiness platforms.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. Employees are frequently required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.