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Empower Workforce Success as an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Teacher/Coordinator at CWI! 

Are you passionate about helping adult learners build the skills needed for career advancement while partnering directly with employers to address workforce needs? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Integrated Education & Training (IET) Teacher/Coordinator to design and deliver customized workforce education programs that support employee development, workforce readiness, and career pathway advancement. 

In this role, you’ll combine instruction, curriculum development, employer engagement, and workforce coordination to create responsive training solutions that meet the needs of both learners and industry partners. 

Why Join CWI? 

CWI’s Adult Education and Workforce Development programs help individuals gain the skills necessary to thrive in today’s workforce while supporting employers with customized training solutions. As an IET Teacher/Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in connecting education to employment by developing innovative training programs that strengthen businesses, support employee success, and create opportunities for career growth. 

Workforce Training & Instructional Excellence: 

• Design, develop, and deliver customized workforce education and training programs aligned with employer needs and regional workforce demands 

• Provide contextualized instruction in English language acquisition, workplace communication, digital literacy, employability skills, and foundational academic skills integrated with industry-specific content 

• Adapt curriculum and instructional methods based on employer feedback, workforce trends, operational priorities, and learner needs 

• Utilize a variety of instructional formats, including in-person, hybrid, remote, asynchronous, and workplace-based learning environments 

• Develop instructional materials and training resources that support employee skill development and workforce readiness 

Employer Partnerships & Workforce Engagement: 

• Serve as the primary liaison between Adult Education and employer partners 

• Conduct employer consultations, needs assessments, and ongoing communication to identify workforce skill gaps and training opportunities 

• Collaborate with employers, supervisors, workforce partners, and instructional teams to develop responsive workforce training solutions 

• Support employee retention, advancement, career pathway development, and workplace success through targeted training initiatives 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business and industry stakeholders 

Curriculum Development & Program Innovation: 

• Develop and continuously refine customized curriculum aligned with workplace expectations, industry terminology, and employer needs 

• Support the implementation of Integrated Education and Training (IET) models and career pathway programming connected to regional workforce demands 

• Incorporate adult learning theory, culturally responsive instruction, and multilingual learner supports into instructional design 

• Provide leadership in curriculum innovation, instructional best practices, and continuous quality improvement 

• Stay current on workforce trends, labor market needs, and emerging industry training requirements 

Assessment, Outcomes & Compliance: 

• Monitor participant progress, measurable skill gains, credential attainment, and training effectiveness using workforce and educational data 

• Evaluate program outcomes and employer satisfaction to inform continuous improvement efforts 

• Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, assessments, instructional activities, and participant outcomes 

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, grant, and institutional reporting requirements 

• Prepare reports and documentation supporting program performance and accountability 

Collaboration & Strategic Workforce Development: 

• Coordinate training logistics, schedules, assessments, and instructional delivery timelines with employer partners 

• Participate in workforce partnership development, employer outreach, and collaborative planning activities 

• Work closely with community organizations, workforce development agencies, and industry stakeholders to expand workforce opportunities 

• Support regional workforce initiatives that align education with employment needs 

• Contribute to the continued growth and success of CWI’s workforce development programs 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Adult Education, workforce training, ESL instruction, or a related instructional setting 

• Experience developing customized curriculum and delivering contextualized instruction for adult learners or workforce populations 

• Strong understanding of adult learning theory, multilingual learner supports, and differentiated instructional practices 

• Proficiency using instructional technology, online learning platforms, and digital workforce tools 

• Ability to independently manage projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and adapt to evolving employer and learner needs 

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and collaborative problem-solving skills