College & Career Readiness Instructor

Location

Hybrid - US

Type

Part Time

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Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
JOB TITLE: College & Career Readiness Instructor
COMPENSATION: $20.00/hour
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 9 hrs/ week 
SHIFT: Monday & Thursday, 6:00PM-8:30PM plus 4 hours of planning time per week
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director of Adult Education
LOCATION: Remote & Pottstown, PA
 
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
YWCA Tri-County Area, located in Pottstown PA, is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated instructor for ESL Transition – College and Career Readiness class. The instructor is responsible to teach high school level academic reading and writing skills to English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) students who have completed ESL classes and are learning to read/write and speak English at more advanced levels. The course is designed to address the academic reading, writing skills and speaking skills that will prepare/support ESL students to transition to the High School Diploma class, post-secondary education, and/or employment or career opportunities.
 
The candidate must be able to teach in remote and virtual settings. A strong command of technology is necessary for this position (Web-based platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft office suite).
 
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):
  • Teach high school level academic reading and writing skills to English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) students, focusing on developing language skills in listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
  • Assist students in building their digital literacy alongside language learning.
  • Design and implement supplemental activities to reinforce key concepts and support student progress.
  • Use interactive teaching methods to engage students in conversations, hands-on activities, and practice, avoiding lecture-style instruction.
  • Facilitate communication activities that help students apply language skills in the workplace and within the community.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance, services provided, and progress.
  • Adhere to all guidelines set by YWCA, PA Dept of Education, and the web-based program developer.
  • Collaborate closely with team members in Pottstown and Norristown.
  • Participate in professional development training as required by the agency and state.
  • Attend monthly and quarterly program meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations. 
 
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE POSITION
  • A strong commitment to serve the local community and projects attitude of respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to all.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to program and student data.
  • Ability to create an environment that conveys the message that YWCA believes and supports each student’s success
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivation and flexibility, willingness to welcome the opportunity to further develop skills and accept challenges.
  • Attends to detail and accuracy and able to multi-task.
  • Strong organization skills and excellent time management.
  • Comfortability with technology (laptops, Smart Board, etc.) including strong computer literacy skills.
  • Reliable, good problem solver, able to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
  • Able to accept guidance and feedback and support teamwork and efforts.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS minimum).
  • Experience working with adults in education or related fields preferred.
  • Speaking and understanding Spanish is a plus.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Website: www.yw3ca.org

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