Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor

$60,000 yearly

Job Description

Are you passionate about empowering adult learners to achieve their educational and career goals? Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) seeks a dedicated and skilled Full-Time, ABE Instructor, in this time-limited (grant funded) position to teach essential competencies and guide students toward obtaining their GED in a tribal community college setting. You'll play a vital role in supporting the College's mission within the Workforce and Community Development Department.

Starting Salary: Up to $60,000

What You'll Do:

As an ABE Instructor, you will be responsible for creating a supportive and effective environment for student learning across various locations. Your key duties include:

  • Teach core ABE subjects, including reading, writing, social studies, science, and math. Utilize a variety of delivery systems, such as self-paced, individualized instruction, cooperative learning, and traditional classroom methods.

  • Lead the ABE program for learners at the literacy through 8th-grade level and the GED preparation program for those at the 9th through 12th-grade level. Focus on developing fundamental skills and higher-order thinking to prepare students for post-secondary education or training.

  • Participate in curriculum development, including reviewing program requirements and selecting instructional materials. Evaluate student progress, provide frequent feedback, and assess student needs and goals for appropriate placement and academic advising.

  • Provide services at the Tohono O’odham Nation Districts, West Campus, and Main Campus. Maintain office hours to assist students, refer them to appropriate college support services, and actively participate in recruitment and retention efforts.

  • Maintain student records (attendance, goals, and assessment) and submit required reports. Stay current on subject matter and instructional technology, participating in faculty development activities.

 

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who can effectively communicate, manage multi-level group dynamics, and adapt instruction to meet individual needs.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in education or a closely related field.
  • Must be certified or eligible for a State of Arizona Community College Teaching Certificate.
  • Must possess a GED/ABE State Certificate.
  • At least one year of experience teaching adults.
  • Possess a valid state Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and have or be able to obtain a fingerprinting clearance card.
  • Ability to design curriculum, develop lesson plans, instruct adult learners, and integrate the T-So:son values into educational decision-making.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Master’s degree with 24 upper-division credits in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
  • The ability to speak and understand O’odham and/or Spanish.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with a multi-culturally diverse group of students and staff.

 

Work Environment & Schedule:

  • This is a Time-limited (grant funded) Full-time, Exempt position. Typical work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.The role may require evening and weekend hours to meet instructional needs.

  • Work is performed in an environmental setting that provides protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. It is generally light work, requiring the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. The work requires close visual acuity for activities such as viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and preparing and analyzing data.

How to Apply:

We prefer that you apply for a job with us online, but we also accept paper applications. You can find the application on our website at www.tocc.edu.
If you decide to mail in your application, you must include the following:

  • Your completed TOCC application
  • Your resume
  • A list of three professional contacts that includes their name, job title, company, work phone number, email, and phone number

If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form.
Please mail your completed application to:


TOHONO O’ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634

Employer type

Tribal college or university