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This chapter examines the preparation and stability of the adult learning and literacy teaching workforce in the US. A review of what an ideal teacher workforce should be in terms of training and licensing, both critical to student outcomes, reveals that the workforce currently consists mainly of K-12 trained teachers with some professional development in adult education. A large proportion are employed part-time. The author suggests that research is needed on the characteristics of existing teachers, the link between preparation and teacher quality, factors supportive of teacher retention, and the relationship between teacher quality and retention. It is also recommended that policy be directed towards developing a stable, highly-skilled workforce of adult basic education (ABE) teachers.