Part Time Literacy Instructor I

Temple University's Workforce Educating and Life-long Learning (WELL) Program is searching for Part-Time Literacy Instructor I!

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Position Summary:

The WELL part-time Literacy Instructor I will provide basic adult education and literacy instruction in a workforce context to participants in the WELL Program, housed under the TU-Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships (TU-LCCWP), on main campus, virtually or in an off-site location within the Philadelphia community, as assigned.

WELL Literacy instructors are expected to be flexible regarding work hours and instructional content. Candidates must be knowledgeable of adult learning/educational principles and practices, should be able to demonstrate the ability to develop lesson plans, teach, motivate, and relate positively to adult learners; learn and utilize educational tools, websites, instructional resources and technologies effectively; successfully access and apply PA educational standards for College and Career Readiness (CCRS) and Common Core Standards (CCS); be knowledgeable of Philadelphia Dept. of Education (PDE) instructional guidelines for adult education and literacy. This position reports to the WELL Program Manager.

JOB DETAILS

* Must be available on nights and weekends when needed.

* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprinting.

* Grant-funded position

*Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED

Required Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, TESOL, or related field and

* At least six months of experience working with academically challenged adult populations.

* Experience teaching ESL, Reading, Social Studies Science or Math classes.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for all instructional positions.

Preferred Education and Experience:

*Math instructors teaching high school level mathematics (level E of the CCRS) must have secondary math teaching certification or a bachelor's degree or higher that ensures knowledge of all content required in the Subject Specific Program Guidelines for PA Mathematics 7-12 certification.

*Familiarity with state and local adult education policies and resources.
*Familiarity with workforce readiness and digital literacy, and instructional resources.

*Knowledgeable of PA Dept. of Education data systems.

Required Skills and Abilities:

* Demonstrated experience and ability to teach, motivate, and relate positively to adult learners. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Essential duties:

* Teaching units of ESL, Reading, Writing, Math, and other adult basic education classes as assigned.

* Updating and implementing face to face and online lessons based on assigned teaching responsibilities.

* Incorporating career readiness, digital literacy, critical thinking, goal attainment, and test taking strategies into lessons.

* Scheduling individual student meetings to discuss and document learner progress.

* Monitoring student time and attendance and assisting with data entry as assigned.

* Completing required trainings as required by WELL, TU-LCCWP, Temple University, PDE, and the Office of Children and Families.

* Attending and participating in staff meetings and contributes professional learning communities.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

EEO, COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY REPORT

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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