Northeast Kingdom Learning Services, the Adult Basic Education provider for the NEK, has an immediate need to fill a full time, benefited position for a Community Education Teacher/Administrative Assistant in our St. Johnsbury office.The successful candidate must be organized, self-motivated, have a passion for helping others, as well as able to provide instruction in core academic areas. A Bachelor degree is preferred.

A background check is required. 

Title: Learning Center Teacher

Program: Adult Education & Literacy

Category: Instructional

Supervised By: Learning Center Manager

Supervises: None

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Salary Range: As determined by education and experience per the NEKLS Salary Schedule Policy

POSITION SUMMARY: Instruct adult learners and those who struggled in traditional education through adult education and literacy programs at community education centers or other assigned locations. Focus on learner-centered and strength-based learning, while meeting state and program standards. Involve learners, monitor progress, and celebrate achievements. Teaching style must combine subject knowledge with current research and best practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Associate's Degree with three years’ experience working with young adults. Proficiency in multiple areas of education. Experience in adult, secondary, alternative, or special education, particularly in non-traditional settings. Completion of coursework, training, or work experience involving computer-based instruction, the Internet, distance learning, instructional software, and virtual instruction. In order to excel in this role, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the following essential duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Understands and maintains professional standards of confidentiality.

2. Maintain professional conduct in all interactions with students, staff, other center users, and the public.

3. Respect and empathy towards the served population.

4. Engage students so as to generate enthusiasm and confidence. Acts as a facilitator of learning activities,

using instructional methods and challenging lesson plans that accommodates students’ life circumstances.

5. Provide instructional interaction appropriate to the students’ needs (e.g. learning lab, one-to-one, or group

instruction) and provide support as needed.

6. Incorporate technology into instruction as needed.

7. Use state-approved assessments to establish student baseline skill levels. Maintain state certifications for

assessments where required.

8. Assess student progress in accordance with state guidelines.

9. Check in with students regularly and consult student files to align teaching activities with individual education

plans.

10. Act as educational advisor for individual students as assigned by the Learning Center Manager.

11. Maintain individualized education plans based on student input and diagnostic results from assessments.

12. Coordinate with colleagues to ensure students receive comprehensive instruction in accordance with their

learning plan.

13. Update student paper files and LACES records promptly and accurately.

14. Schedule follow-up appointments at the conclusion of student appointments.

15. Refer students to other agencies as necessary.

16. Use proper lines of communication to meet challenges and solve problems.

17. In cooperation with the supervisor, maintain and execute an ongoing IPDP that addresses interests, strengths,

and areas of growth.

18. Participates in an annual performance review.

19. Participate in staff meetings, and follow up on decisions and assignments.

20. Revisit the staff handbook to stay current on rules and guidelines.

21. Have personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and required state personal vehicle insurance or access to the

same.

22. Reports hazardous and endangering conditions immediately to the Center Manager.

23. Must successfully complete the FBI Criminal Background and Adult Abuse/Child Protection Registry Checks.

24. Answer telephones, greets and assists students and the public.

25. Assesses resource needs and draft purchase requests for instructional materials, supplies, equipment,

software, etc.

26. Model behaviors and attitudes of a respectful member of the community.

27. Promotes the mission and goals of NEKLS in interactions with the public.

28. Adhere to NEKLS workplace principles and values.

29. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Familiarity with Northeast Kingdom culture.

2. Teach in core instructional areas

3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace applications, and data entry.

4. Maintain an open mind and demonstrate willingness to develop new skills

5. Use best instructional practices.

ADA PROFILE: 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 accommodations 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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; repetitive finger and wrist movement; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Office environment may be hectic at times.

The Tutorial Program at NEKLS is a great way for current, former, and future educators to be involved in their community. Since tutorials come in all shapes with regard to time commitment per week and duration, they offer experienced and new teachers flexible scheduling. Tutorials are staffed on an as- needed basis.

Tutorials are typically requested by local schools for students whose needs are difficult to meet in the regular classroom. This need for tutorial services could be due to medical, behavioral or other educational reasons. Occasionally, we also serve families directly.

Often times, tutorials last a few weeks to a semester, rarely the entire school year. Depending on the number of subject areas to be covered, they can take from an hour a week to ten hours. Tutors meet students either at their school, in a public location (library, municipal buildings), or at the NEKLS learning center. 

To become a tutor, interested parties should submit their resume with a cover letter and three current references. We will meet with qualified and interested individuals for an interview. Candidates then complete NEKLS’s employment paperwork and undergo a background check. Upon completion of all employment requirements, tutors will be matched with students as the need arises.