Part-Time Adult Education Day Instructor

Part-time, Days

Ripley Branch Campus, Ripley, Tennessee

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Applications accepted until filled; review begins immediately.

Latia Smith, HR, latia.smith@tcatnorthwest.edu

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is accepting applications for a part-time Adult Education Instructor at the TCAT Northwest Ripley Branch Campus. The instructor interacts with students and provides instruction and registration/intake-related services for potential and current students. This is a grant-funded position.

• Baccalaureate in Education or related field, required.
• Office Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) as well as the ability to learn to use other computer software.
• Effective and excellent communication, both orally and in writing.
• Participate in local and state activities/staff development.

• →Plan, teach and evaluate student work and provide instruction.
• →Deliver contextualized Integrated Education and Training (IET) programming combining adult basic skills with workforce development.
• →Accept responsibility and be self-motivated.
• →Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
• →Develop and implement a recruitment plan that informs the target population of program services and attracts prospective adult learners.
• →Assist students with resumes and job applications.
• →Assist with student registration, assessment, orientation/counseling.
• →Administer and interpret scores on HiSET and TABE exams for student placement and instruction.
• →Administer and interpret scores for CASAS and HiSET OPT exams for student placement and instruction.
• →Organize and maintain confidential program and student files and report documentation, including maintaining correct student sign-in sheets.
• →Work with Leadership Team to develop a program that supports students' progression through the National Reporting System levels – ensuring level gains.
• →Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills.
• →Maintaining time and effort documentation.
• →Work toward classroom improvement based on program goals.
• →Post-test all students after 40 hours of instruction.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

Applications can be downloaded from https://tcatnorthwest.edu/about/jobs-and-employment.
Send completed application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts to:

Latia Smith
TCAT Northwest
340 Washington Street
Newbern, TN 38059
latia.smith@tcatnorthwest.edu

Latia Smith, HR

Email: latia.smith@tcatnorthwest.edu

Deadline: Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed immediately.

Current federal law requires identification and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal and/or financial background check will be required for the applicant selected.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

TCAT Northwest does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a covered veteran, or genetic information in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Karita Orr, TCAT Northwest, 340 Washington Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 731-627-2511, karita.orr@tcatnorthwest.edu.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

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