Title: Adult Education Lead Instructor

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, invites applications for a full-time Lead Instructor in the Adult Education program, serving Knox County and some travel to surrounding counties. This vital role focuses on providing classroom instruction to adults at various academic levels, guiding them through the six educational functioning levels necessary for earning their high school equivalency. Instruction will also take place in some correctional facilities. This position is grant-funded and requires a commitment of 37.5 hours per week, primarily during daytime hours, with some evening responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Plan, teach, and evaluate student work
• Provide instruction for a digital education classroom
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask
• Assist with graduation
• Assist with student registration, assessment, orientation/counseling
• Administer and interpret scores for CASAS and HiSET OPT exams for student placement and instruction
• Organize and maintain confidential program and student files as well as report documentation, including maintaining correct student sign-in sheets
• Provide office coverage, customer service, and assist with student registration, class assignments, attendance, and student goals
• Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills
• Contribute to team effort
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintaining time and effort documentation
• Work toward classroom improvement based on program goals
• Post-test all students after 40 hours of instruction
• Work with the Leadership Team to develop a program that supports students’ progression through the National Reporting System levels, ensuring level gains - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Education or related field, Tennessee Teacher’s License (preferred or approved waiver, or experience in teaching.
• Office Skills: Microsoft Office – Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) as well as the ability to learn to use other computer software
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of interpersonal /customer skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Travel to satellite class locations if necessary
• Participate in local and state activities /staff development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an adult education environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of a data management system
• Demonstrate command of content knowledge of the current AE Curriculum and recommended resources
• Maintain student files to track students for post-testing
• Work as a team member

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

This position often involves a combination of the following potential physical demands:

• Sedentary desk work - Sitting for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, reading, writing, etc.
• Light physical activity - Walking around campus, standing for meetings or interactions, light lifting/carrying of files or supplies.
• Occasional lifting/carrying - Moving boxes, equipment, or other items that may weigh up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to navigate campus and location environments - Walking up/downstairs, traversing uneven surfaces, etc.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines, between $45,000-$52,000.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes uploads of your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please ensure that you include the complete start and end dates under your Employment History. Scan and attach the required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Resume
Educational transcripts
Certifications (optional)

Applications accepted until 07/24/2025.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.