Part Time Literacy Instructor I

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $25

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, TESOL, or related field
• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level