Part Time Literacy Instructor II

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 II!
The WELL Literacy Instructor will provide basic adult education and literacy instruction in a workforce context to participants in the Workforce Education and Lifelong Learning (WELL) Program on the main campus, remotely through Zoom, and throughout the Philadelphia community as assigned. The WELL Program operates under the Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships (LCCWP). WELL literacy instructors may teach units of Reading, Writing, ESL, Math, or other subjects as assigned and are expected to be flexible regarding work hours and instructional content. The candidate should be knowledgeable of PDE standards, adult education, adult literacy principles and instructional standards and be able to develop curriculum and lesson plans, teach, motivate, and relate positively to adult learners; utilize instructional tools, resources and technologies effectively according to WELL policies and procedures. This position reports to the WELL Associate Director of Adult Education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Adult Education, TESOL, or related field
• At least two (2) years of experience working with academically and socially challenged adult populations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 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 diverse population of staff, faculty, and students.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize educational tools, websites, resources, and technologies effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to access and apply College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for Adult Education and Common Core State (CCS) Standards to curriculum
• Knowledgeable of PDE instructional guidelines for adult education and literacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education, workforce development, and career transitional services.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and timemanagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Internet, E-mail, Google Apps, MS Office 365 (Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and Outlook), and other computer applications as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience teaching adult literacy or related classes.
• Knowledge of various database software applications to manage program information.
• 2 or more years of teaching ESL curriculum to an adult population

Responsibilities

• Teaching units of Reading, Writing, Social Studies, English as a Second Language (ESL), Math, Science, or other subjects based on experience and as assigned, in face-to-face and online remote environments.
• Developing, updating, and implementing lesson plans and curriculum for online and faceto-face classes, based on assigned responsibilities.
• Incorporating workforce, career readiness, and digital literacy skills into curricula, lesson plans and community activities.
• Assisting students with developing study plans, critical thinking skills, and strategies for goal achievement.
• Meeting with students individually and documenting learner progress.
• Monitoring and documenting student time and attendance.
• Completing identified professional development training as required by WELL, PA Department of Education (PDE), LCCWP, Temple University, and as assigned.
• Regularly attending and participating in team meetings, an active member of the professional learning community, and specialized teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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