The posting
Job Description
Arlington Community Learning (ACL), a program of Arlington Public Schools, provides lifelong learning opportunities for adults through personal enrichment, professional development, and educational advancement. Our mission is to make learning accessible, engaging, and meaningful for members of our community.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic GED Teacher to teach adult students who are working toward earning their high school equivalency credential. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping adults strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and pursue new educational and career opportunities.
The GED Teacher will provide instruction in English to adult learners who have not completed high school and are preparing to take the GED® exam. The instructor will teach foundational academic skills, assess student progress, and create a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that accommodates different learning levels and educational backgrounds.
A complete application must include:
- A current resume
- A letter of interest describing your teaching experience and interest in adult education, including days and times available to teach
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach GED preparation classes, covering the core subject areas: Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
- Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and classroom activities aligned with GED exam requirements.
- Assess students’ academic skills, identify learning needs, and monitor progress toward individual educational goals.
- Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate different skill levels, learning styles, and educational experiences.
- Help students strengthen reading comprehension, writing, mathematics, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Create a positive and encouraging learning environment that promotes participation, persistence, and academic success.
- Provide constructive feedback, additional support, and guidance to help students prepare for the GED exam.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and student progress documentation.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students and program staff.
- Support the program’s efforts to improve student retention, academic achievement, and successful completion of educational goals.
- Participate in instructional staff development opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
- Strong knowledge of the academic subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts) covered by the GED exam.
- Previous teaching, tutoring, or instructional experience, preferably with adult learners.
- Ability to explain complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner.
- Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting adults from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
- The ideal candidate is a compassionate and motivated educator who understands the challenges adult learners may face when returning to the classroom.
- The successful candidate will help students recognize their potential, develop essential academic skills, and move closer to achieving their personal, educational, and professional goals.
Compensation and Work Schedule
Hours: Evenings, 6:30-8:30pm; Daytime, various
- Kenmore Middle School: Evenings 6:30-8:30pm (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs)
- Syphax Education Center: Evenings 6:30-8:30pm (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs)
- Arlington Community High School: Daytime 10:00am-12:00pm (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
- Syphax: Daytime 10:00am-12:00pm; 1:00-3:00pm (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
- Hourly rate ranges from $26.00 - $32.00
- Paid planning time (.5 hours for each hour worked)
- Paid professional development opportunities at individual teacher rate
Please Note: This position is not eligible for employee benefits. Employment is temporary in nature and is not guaranteed for any specific duration. Employment may end at any time based on operational and staffing needs.
Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application.
Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”



