AEL Instruction and Curriculum Lead (Grant Funded)

Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX
Job Type: Full-Time (Staff)
Job Number: 00553
Division: Workforce and Continuing Education
Department: Adult Basic Education and Literacy
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: Professional
Salary Grade Ranking: Hourly
Total hours required per week: 40
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Education or related field with two (2) years directly related full-time work experience. Directly related, part-time work experience will be pro-rated and the finalized pro-rated calculation must meet the minimum requirements.PREFERRED:Master's degree in Education, Adult Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field.Five years of Adult Education instructional experience.Experience developing curriculum.Experience leading professional development.Experience analyzing instructional performance data.Experience mentoring or supervising instructors.
Work Schedule: Generally,8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday with an hour lunch8:00 AM to 12:00 PM FridaySummer Hours:7:30 AM to 6:00 PMSome evening and weekend hours may be required.This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.
Position Summary & Essential Duties
The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.
SUMMARY:
The Instruction and Curriculum Lead will provide leadership in the oversight of departmental quality assurance objectives. Serve as the Lead Instructor for High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL) Integrated Education and Training (IET), and Adult Basic Education (ABE). Serve as the Professional Development Coordinator to the extent outlined in the program grant. Assist the Quality Assurance mission by maintaining the quality of the program across various metrics, including teaching methods, materials, and outcomes. Conduct regular audits and assessments of instructional staff to help ensure that the program delivers as contracted and meets continuous improvement standards. Work in concert with the Director, Program Manager, Coordinator of Enrollment and Career Navigator to align and execute organizational goals across areas of responsibility.
Qualifications (Required and Preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Education or related field with two (2) years directly related full-time work experience. Directly related, part-time work experience will be pro-rated and the finalized pro-rated calculation must meet the minimum requirements.
PREFERRED:

• Master's degree in Education, Adult Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Five years of Adult Education instructional experience.
• Experience developing curriculum.
• Experience leading professional development.
• Experience analyzing instructional performance data.
• Experience mentoring or supervising instructors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will:

• Lead development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of curriculum aligned with Texas AEL Content Standards.
• Serve as the instructional lead for ABE, ASE/HSE, ESL, IET, and distance education.
• Design and facilitate a comprehensive professional development program.
• Establish an instructional coaching model that includes classroom observations, feedback, mentoring, and improvement plans.
• Analyze TEAMS, M1F, CASAS, and performance data to identify trends and recommend interventions.
• Develop instructional dashboards and present program performance reports to leadership.
• Lead quality assurance reviews and corrective action planning.
• Oversee onboarding and mentoring of new instructional staff.
• Oversee student orientation process.
• Lead adoption and evaluation of instructional materials and digital learning platforms.
• Coordinate AI and educational technology integration while ensuring compliance with program policy.
• Serve as a career pathways team member during curriculum design supporting workforce preparation, career pathways, IELCE, and IET.
• Support grant implementation, monitoring, performance benchmarks, and continuous improvement activities.
• Attend approved conferences, training, and professional development opportunities and serve as the Trainer of Trainers to ensure staff development.
• Participate in Temple College programs and events at the discretion of the Director based on TWC contractual guidelines and the needs of the AEL program.
• Teach classes as operational needs require.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Director and Associate Director (AD) or Designee.

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION:

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stressor demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• As a Temple College Employee, actively engage in the Temple College mission of creating a culture of caring by providing excellent customer service to all internal and external customers and embracing the core values of Temple College: Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands
KNOWLEDGE:

• Thorough knowledge of adult education principles, quality assurance, professional development, classroom instruction, and computer use.
• Expertise in adult learning theory and curriculum design.
• Knowledge of Texas Workforce Commission Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) policies and federal WIOA Title II requirements.
• Knowledge of educational technology, distance education, and AI-supported instructional practices.

SKILLS:

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Impeccable judgment and integrity.
• Demonstrated skill in instructional coaching and mentoring.
• Advanced skill in data analysis, performance management, and instructional planning.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan and implement instructional programs appropriate to adult learners
• Ability to relate to students of various ages, ethnic backgrounds, and cognitive abilities.
• Ability to motivate others to work together toward a common goal.
• Ability to build consensus among diverse groups for the overall success of the organization and the project.
• Ability to effectively communicate, motivate, and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability to analyze data to detect trends.
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead projects, manage change, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to translate instructional data into effective strategies that improve student outcomes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in achieving grant and organizational performance goals.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Light physical activity is required with occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds
WORKING CONDITIONS:
All work is performed in an office setting.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Generally:
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday with an hour lunch
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friday
Summer Hours:
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.
HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK:
40
TRS/ORP:
TRS only
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
Team supervision of instructors and instructional aids with Director and Associate Director or Designee, Adult Education & Literacy.
The Instruction and Curriculum Lead shares responsibility for supervising instructors and instructional aides as part of a collaborative leadership team that includes the Director, or another designated administrator. Rather than serving as the sole supervisor, the position works alongside program leadership to provide instructional coaching, monitor classroom performance, support curriculum implementation, ensure compliance with Adult Education and Literacy policies, conduct observations, address performance concerns, and promote continuous improvement. This shared supervision model creates consistency in instructional quality while allowing leadership responsibilities to be distributed across the management team.
REPORTS TO:
Director, Adult Education & Literacy
TEMPLE COLLEGE BENEFITS
To enhance the employment opportunity you may be seeking, Temple College offers a competitive array of benefit options to select from, some of which are fully paid for by the college. Listed below is a summary of benefits currently offered for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for specific benefits on a pro-rated basis.
MEDICAL AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE BENEFIT OPTIONS
The Medical and optional insurance coverage benefit options listed below are offered through Temple College by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas. Please visit ERS at for further information.

• MEDICAL:
  Eligible full-time employees can choose from the following medical programs which begin the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment:
  • HealthSelect of Texas "Blue Cross Blue Shield" (PPO)
  • Consumer Directed HealthSelect "Blue Cross Blue Shield (HSA)

Medical plans include prescription coverage. Employee medical coverage monthly premiums are fully paid for by the college and the college pays for one-half (1/2) of the cost of dependent care coverage monthly premiums.

• OPTIONAL BENEFITS:

Dental (PPO and HMO), Vision, Optional Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dependent Term Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Texa$aver (457 plan), TexFlex-Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement.
Optional benefits are employee paid but are offered at very competitive rates.
ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS

• ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUALS:

Regular, full-time twelve (12) month faculty and staff accrue Annual Leave as follows:

• Years of Service : 0 through 5
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) = 8
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) = 96
• Years of Service: 6 through 10
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =10
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) =120
• Years of Service: 10 plus years
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =12
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) =144

Annual leave may be accrued up to a limit of 240 hours with special provisions allowing for annual accruals above that limit. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months do not accrue Annual Leave but are provided with 20 hours of personal time per fiscal year.

• SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS:

Faculty and Administrative Staff: Accruals of 8 hours per month. Sick Leave may be accrued up to a limit of 1040 total hours. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months will receive accruals during the summer semester if they instruct during that time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• HOLIDAYS: Recognized college holidays, in addition to Annual and Sick leave accruals, include Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Good Friday, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
• PAYROLL: Employees are paid by direct deposit through the last working day of the month. Actual deposits are paid on the last working business day of the month. All benefit deductions are taken at that time.
• RETIREMENT: Temple College is one of the few community colleges in the state of Texas to be permitted Federal Social Security deductions. Temple College is a Section 218 employer.

All regular employees are mandated by the Texas State Legislature to enroll in either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) however, ORP participation is based upon position. All faculty members are eligible to participate in either TRS or ORP. A list of ORP providers is available.
Please visit TRS at for further information.

• Contribution:
  • Member: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 8.0% of annual salary
  • Employer: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 7.75% of member's annual salary
• Contribution:
  • Member: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.65 % of annual salary
  • Employer: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.6% of annual salary

Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSAs) also known as Tax Deferred Annuities (TDAs) are available to all employees who are eligible to participate in the TRS/ORP retirement program and who wish to participate in this program. This participation is voluntary and contributions are made from the employee's salary. A list of providers is available.

• MISCELLANEOUS LEAVE: Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Jury Duty, Bereavement, Deteriorating weather, and Military training.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION: If an employee is injured on the job, Temple College, through its Worker Compensation Program, pays all authorized hospital, nursing, and physician's fees. Additional benefits may be available.
• HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Regular Schedule:
    • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Summer Schedule:
    • Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.