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Adult learning professionals often encounter challenges such as engaging learners with diverse backgrounds, adapting content for different learning styles, and ensuring relevance to real-world applications. Overcoming these challenges involves actively soliciting learner feedback, incorporating a variety of instructional methods (such as interactive workshops, case studies, and digital resources), and staying updated on adult learning theories. Collaboration with subject matter experts and ongoing professional development also play key roles in delivering effective and meaningful learning experiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an adult learning specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Adult Learning Specialist, you need a solid background in instructional design, adult learning theory, and curriculum development, often supported by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, and relevant certifications such as CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) are typically required. Excellent communication, facilitation, and adaptability are crucial soft skills to engage diverse adult learners and respond to their needs. These skills and qualifications ensure effective learning experiences that promote professional growth and organizational development.

What is adult learning?

Adult learning refers to the process by which adults acquire new skills, knowledge, and competencies, typically outside of traditional school settings. This type of learning can occur in formal environments like universities and workplaces, or through informal means such as workshops, online courses, and self-study. Adult learning emphasizes practical, relevant content and often draws on the learner's prior experiences. It is driven by self-motivation, personal interests, and professional development needs.

What is the difference between Adult Learning vs Adult Education?

AspectAdult LearningAdult Education
CredentialsVaries; often no formal certification requiredTypically requires teaching credentials or certifications
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, workplaces, online platformsEducational institutions, colleges, universities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed broadly in community and corporate trainingPrimarily in formal educational settings
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding training methods for adultsSeeking formal teaching roles or programs

Adult Learning focuses on informal, self-directed, and workplace-based training for adults, often without formal credentials. Adult Education involves structured teaching in formal settings like colleges, requiring specific certifications. Both serve adult learners but differ in environment, credentials, and purpose.

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Infographic showing various Adult Learning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,648 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

Adult Learning Instructor

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

$57K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Overview
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for Adult Learning Instructors with the Adult Learning Program. Positions are available at the Clark County Library and the West Las Vegas Library.
General Summary:
Under general supervision of the Literacy Services Manager, the Adult Learning Instructor is primarily responsible for providing literacy instruction to beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level English Language Learning adults. Other instruction includes Adult Basic Education and math proficiency. The Literacy Instructor also refers to or teaches students high school equivalency (HSE), general education development (GED), high school diploma, career readiness certificate, integrated education and training (IET), workplace literacy, or citizenship programs. Responsible for lesson planning and using curriculum geared toward the adult learner in a classroom setting. Maintains appropriate records and administers tests to determine student progress. May require travel between Library District branches. This is a grant-funded position subject to the ongoing availability of grant funds.
Description of hours and wages:
The pay range for this position is $57,127 to $76,556 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.
Application Deadline:
This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled or until further notice. Interviews will be conducted at the discretion of the Library District.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
      1. Responsible for teaching skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, and language in the areas of ELL and ABE; digital literacy skills; workplace literacy skills, using provided curriculum.
      2. Plans lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse beginning, intermediate, and advanced level students. Engages students to reach retention goals and prepares students to demonstrate learning advancement gains.
      3. Performs weekly class assessments to measure students' mastery level of benchmark skills and determine progress in the class.
      4. Plans and prepares practical class lesson plans based on College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education (CCRS) and monitors students' performance.
      5. Develops, implements, maintains, and delivers instruction using virtual, in-person, or hybrid delivery models while working onsite at Library District locations and/or Library District partner locations.
      6. Completes and maintains appropriate student attendance records.
      7. Performs proctor tests for enrolled adult students, including High School Equivalency examinations.
      8. Provides virtual, in-person, and hybrid delivery of instruction in a co-teaching environment.
      9. Shares best practices recognized in the adult learning classroom environment.
      10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:
• Customer Service
• MS Word & Excel
• Adult Learning Methods (Theory and Practice)
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
Preferred: Master's degree in Education, English, or related field.
Experience:
Required: Two (2) years' professional teaching experience.
Preferred: Two (2) years' professional teaching experience with adult students and adult literacy in a post-secondary education setting. Experience with WIOA requirements and standards.
Physical Requirements:
Work is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting with frequent local travel required. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as books, files, laptops, or electronic devices. Although work is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting, a limited amount of bending, lifting, walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
      • Knowledge of adult learner and alternative educational methods and the ability to apply these methods for adult students of varying educational levels from differing cultural backgrounds.
      • Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of career and workforce development, especially pertaining to local high demand career fields.
      • Knowledge of workplace/career assessments and testing.
      • Ability to write effective weekly lesson plans.
      • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and in written formats.
      • Ability to manage time effectively and meet established deadlines.
      • Ability to develop, foster, and maintain positive interpersonal work relationships.
      • Ability to work in a team environment.
      • Ability to travel for conferences and professional development.

*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/
Pay Range
USD $57,127.74 - USD $76,556.71 /Yr.
Position Type
Full-Time
Category
Literacy Services
Job Location
Multiple locations available
Location : Address
1401 E. Flamingo Road

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