Job Description:

Provides instruction, based on the Arizona Adult Education ELAA Standards, to prepare participants to successfully acquire the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to complete the English Language program; and to transition to career pathways and/or post-secondary education. Provides effective instruction to participants based on the Arizona Adult Education ELAA Teacher Standards.

Follow ACYR Adult Education procedures for attendance, student enrollment, assessments, curriculum, and classroom instruction, and management.

Providing effective classroom management and instruction. 

Development of community partnerships engage and retention strategies to meet participants needs. 

Supporting the vision and direction of ACYR's Administration Team.

• Bachelor's degree
• Must have Adult Education Teaching Cert and valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of adult student characteristics and adult basic education content areas.
• Ability to instruct students in the use of basic technology applications and integrate into instruction
• Experience teaching/working with adult learners is a
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Experience working with opportunity youth at a nonprofit organization, in an educational setting or classroom preferred.
• Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural a must, preferably Spanish
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations and local community resources helpful.
• Strong communications skills are critical, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work independently and part of a team. Ability to commit to teamwork and establishing effective working relationships.
• Willingness to consistently display a positive attitude and image of the agency, as well as provide high quality, effective customer service in all facets of communication.
• Must consistently engage in learning and developing new skills and approaches. Understands and utilizes positive participant development practices in all levels of work.
• Ability to be flexible as specific tasks will change with the evolution of the program.
• Must be able to form strong connections with other people and have an understanding of and a compassion for the lives of low income families.

Background Check

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent. The background check will consist of a reference checks, employment, education, and criminal background search.

ACYR is an at-will employer and any offer of employment with ACYR is contingent upon a successful completion of said background check.