Employment Opportunities
Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) holds a historic leadership role in the adult literacy landscape of Wisconsin. Founded in 1965, Literacy Services is one of the oldest 501(c) 3 non-profit literacy organizations in the area and has developed a powerful one-on-one learning partnership model which empowers undereducated and disadvantaged adults to improve their knowledge and skills to reach for their dreams.
Available Positions
Adult Education Instructor
The Adult Education Instructor will be responsible for instructing and managing 6-8 classes at various correctional facilities in southeastern Wisconsin, such as the Milwaukee County Jail and Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility, as well as at various LSW sites in the Milwaukee area. Each class will occur twice a week and consist of at least 3 instructional hours per week. This full-time position requires evening availability and the ability to travel throughout Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin. In this dual‑reporting role, the AE Instructor reports primarily to the Manager of Adult Education Programs (75%) while also reporting to the Manager of Community Corrections (25%) to ensure coordination of services across program areas.
This position is assigned to the Milwaukee County Jail women’s unit. We are seeking an instructor who will be comfortable working in this environment and able to adhere to Jail policies regarding security and supervision of individuals in custody.
Equal Opportunity
Literacy Services of Wisconsin serves a socially and culturally diverse community. We strive to build a team of employees which is similarly rich in diversity. Literacy Services of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin and any other protected status.