Adult Education Math Instructor

Action Inc. is seeking a candidate that is passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Education & Training team as an Adult Education Math Instructor!

Action Inc. is about helping people and changing lives. We're dedicated to empowering individuals and building a stronger, more productive community. We offer affordable housing and homelessness prevention, fuel assistance and energy conservation programs, and education and job training. Our mission is to advance economic equity and foster a thriving community on Cape Ann and beyond.

Job Summary: Teach math to adult education students in preparation for the high school equivalency examination, maintain records of attendance and grades, and communicate with students about their progress.

Hours: 12 hours/week: Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-9:15pm plus 4.5 hours of prep time. Classes follow the standard academic year and do not run during the summer or school breaks.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach hybrid-synchronous math classes to adult learners. This means teaching classes to a group of students in-person while also having a group of students join the classroom virtually via Zoom. Virtual students will appear in the classroom on a large "Zoom board". Both in-person and virtual students will receive the same instruction and level of attention from the instructor.


• Identify and develop appropriate curricula and teaching materials to aid students in developing strong math skills at both the middle and high school levels.


• Monitor and assess students' progress.


• Compile and submit lesson plans and curriculum reports as required.


• Attend and participate in departmental, organization-wide, and other meetings.


• Act in the best interest of the organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Mathematics College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education


• Ability to relate and to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines


• Knowledge of instructional materials and conceptual methods used to teach mathematics at the middle school and high school level


• Knowledge of curriculum design and development


• Ability to comply with and successfully complete a CORI background check before the start of employment


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify upon hire.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education and/or Math

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, and carry 15 lbs.

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