Part-Time Adult Basic Education (Abe Or Esol) Teacher

All instructors are expected to be passionate instructors with good interpersonal skills committed to empowering adult learning participant to meet their needs. Classroom instruction should incorporate self-paced, computerized synchronous instruction; small group break out room learning exercises, videos, and provides classroom instruction in a variety of fields at beginning levels TABE 1 & 2 including workforce basics. The ability to develop contextualized lessons using 3-Part foundational skills: basics, thinking, and personal qualities. They will be responsible for coaching and motivating participants by engaging them in a hybrid virtual class and by assigning lessons using educational technology, and other electronic tools. We are seeking someone who is passionate about making a difference in their community by developing adults to their fullest potential.

• Evaluate and conference participants on their progress mid-term and end of term
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings and work very closely with case managers and other program staff to deliver effective programming that motivates participants and succeed in the program
• Communicate with participants regarding upcoming events, absenteeism, etc.
• Develop and implement student centered contextualized lesson plans based on participant’s need that engage participants and assist them in navigating the activities of their lives
• Able to post weekly learning materials via Google Classroom and collaborate with instructional team members (case managers and program assistants)
• Provide ABE, ESOL, or Fast Track small group instruction for beginning level adult participants to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, math, and workforce basics
• Assist with administering TABE assessments and analyze results to guide instruction
• Monitor attendance records of each participant and progress; produce progress reports as needed, submit quarterly course overviews, and ensure data is entered in a timely manner

• Bachelors Degree required; certificate or Master’s degree in teaching and/or related field
• Strong knowledge of Adult Basic Education and Literacy approaches
• Minimum of 2 yrs. teaching experience, beginning level preferred (online teaching is a plus)

• Communication skills– have strong verbal and written communication skills to instruct and educate students and grade written work
• Analytical skills– use analytical skills to evaluate student work and ongoing student progress
• Collaborate – must be able to work as a team of instructional members to ensure students have a positive learning experience
• Motivational skills– use motivational skills and strategies to encourage students to learn and keep them engaged in their own education
• Leadership – strong leader/facilitator, able to maintain virtual classroom discipline and successfully guide students through individualized lesson plans
• Computer skills– because of the internet-based nature of the job, must have excellent computer skills and can work with multiple types of learning management platforms such as Schoology and Google Classroom, and software programs