Adult Education Instructor

Job overview

The Adult Education Instructor position is onsite in Dodge City, KS, with some work at the Garden City office and community-based class sites as needed. Pay is $18–$26 per hour. Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas serves individuals and families across 28 counties through programs that promote dignity, stability, and hope, including refugee resettlement and education services. The instructor teaches English, digital literacy, and life skills to adult refugees and immigrants, helping learners build self-sufficiency, confidence, and readiness for employment. The role assesses learning needs, tracks progress, and coordinates with employment specialists so instruction supports workforce readiness and community integration.

What you'll do

• Teach English language classes for beginner and intermediate learners
• provide digital literacy and life skills instruction
• assess English proficiency and learning needs
• place participants in classes and track progress
• collaborate with employment specialists
• deliver cultural orientation
• coordinate classes and workshops
• maintain case notes and class records
• participate in meetings, supervision, and training
• protect confidential information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult education instructor

dodge city ks

catholic charities of southwest kansas

english language training

digital literacy

life skills

adult learners

refugee education

workforce readiness

community integration

$18–$26 per hour

some evening or weekend classes

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including paid time off and access to agency-supported training.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in education, social work, human services, or a related field, plus experience teaching adults or providing case management in refugee, immigrant, or multicultural settings. Some evening or weekend classes may occur.

About the employer

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.