Adult Education Instructor
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Salary
$61,888.49 - $92,832.74 Annually
Job Type
Limited Duration: Regular Sched (FT with benefits)
Job Number
26SHRF822TF024
Closing Date
4/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is looking to hire an Adult Education Instructor. This position will deliver educational services to Public Safety Facility (PSF) residents who do not have their General Education Development (GED) or high school diploma.
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Location and hours:
This position is located at the Hennepin County PSF, at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hennepin County PSF is a pre-trial detention facility located in downtown Minneapolis.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About this position type:
This is a limited duration (temporary) full-time benefit earning position expected to last up to two years.
This position is internally classified as an Adult Education Instructor.
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In this position, you will:
• Prepare, develop, and provide Adult Basic Education coursework in a one-room schoolhouse environment to adult correctional residents based on individual student needs.
• Provide small group and 1:1 instruction; individualized reading, writing, math, science, and social studies instruction aligned with GED and College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Analyze residents' education needs, assist in developing educational goals, and provide individual educational plans by means of a variety of assessment techniques, evaluations, and interpretations.
• Assist residents in planning for continuing education for after their release.
• Administer pre and post testing according to schedule.
• Maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Understand and respect cultural differences in a classroom setting including providing culturally appropriate services.
Need to have:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field and two or more years teaching or training adults.
• Licensed as a teacher in the State of Minnesota.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
Nice to have:
• Experience:
o Teaching or training adults who are in the process of obtaining their GED.
o Designing and implementing training programs used for computer literacy instruction.
o Training or teaching the following: science, math, social studies, or language arts.
o Working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards in Adult Basic Education and/or Common Core State Standards.
• Advanced skill in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook or another comparable program.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Tanisha Foster
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