About this role
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Adult Education Teacher - Family Literacy (Part-Time)
Department: Student Services
Salary Grade: $30.00 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Site/Location: Adult Learning Center/Amelia Pride Center
Reports to: Director
Date: 10/29/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides instructional services to adult learners through the Adult Family Literacy Education and Assessment (AFLEA) program, supporting the development of literacy, language, and foundational academic skills. This teacher facilitates family literacy and parenting education activities that empower parents to support their children's learning and educational success. This teacher monitors learner progress, maintains appropriate instructional records, and connects families with educational resources and support services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan and prepare relevant and practical class lessons that help students make learning gains.
- Implement a variety of instructional delivery methods, including group or individualized instruction, in-person and remote delivery.
- Administer student assessments using designated pre- and post-testing materials.
- Collaborate with students to establish goals, develop a learning plan, and monitor progress.
- Responsible for effective classroom management that enhances student learning across a range of student ages and ability levels.
- Assist with student retention by contacting students who have not attended classes recently, either by phone, email, or mail.
- Assist the program coordinator in such duties as deemed necessary to attain established program goals.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, Elementary Education, Reading/Literacy, or a related field
- Must possess or be eligible for a valid Virginia Teaching license.
- Adult Education endorsement preferred, but not required.
- Experience in adult education, literacy instruction, family literacy, parent education, or related instructional or community-based programs is preferred.
- Experience working with diverse adult learners and families, developing individualized instruction, monitoring learner progress, and connecting families with educational resources and support services is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates knowledge of Family Literacy content areas.
- Demonstrates long range planning.
- Utilizes various forms of technology to assist in the delivery of instruction.
- Paces instruction to provide opportunities for student success.
- Demonstrates respect, consideration and courtesy.
- Cooperates with other teachers to exchange ideas.
- Maintains accurate records measuring student achievement.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Accepts and fulfills additional responsibilities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS
OPEN
SALARY
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS
START DATE
2026-2027