About BSP

Building Skills Partnership BSP is an award-winning nonprofit and nationally recognized for its innovative approach to workforce development and immigrant integration.

Founded in 2007, BSP offers programs throughout California, serving Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange County, Palo Alto, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Jose. BSP is a 501(c)3 non-profit and has strong collaborations with SEIU-United Service Workers West, commercial real estate partners, airports, building owners, and community leaders. The organization offers career and education programs that enable workers’ personal and professional success.

Mission

Building Skills Partnership mission is to improve the quality of life for property service workers from low-wage industries and their families by increasing their skills, access to education, and opportunities for career and community advancement.

Position Overview

Temporary Part-time, Adult Education Green Janitor Education Program (GJEP) Instructor: The Program trains janitorial workers to think critically about their role in sustainability and green buildings. Provides janitorial workers with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions on how to clean while protecting their health and the health of tenants, as well as actionable strategies to become advocates for green cleaning and resource conservation at work and at home. This is a multi-level class with a full curriculum provided. Classes are 1 hour-long and in-person. Teaching schedules will vary and include early mornings, evenings and nights. Program duration is 30 hours. Classes begin ASAP. Pay rates are based according to the BSP instructor wage scale. Class instruction is conducted in Spanish. Advanced or fluent Spanish required.

Experience & Education:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• California Adult Ed Teaching Credential is highly preferred but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum one to two years classroom-based instruction.
• Instructors must be able to address diverse student needs in a multilevel classroom.
• Experience with low-literacy English learners is a plus.
• Adult-instruction experience is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Spanish conversation skills are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
• Engaging and energetic with an ability to connect with people of other cultures and backgrounds. Exceptional people skills and cultural sensitivity are essential..
• Flexibility, strong organization, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work with and incorporate volunteers into the classroom.
• Reliable means of transportation and ability to teach in-person.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to comply with administrative duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• As a guideline, BSP adheres to all state and federal laws. BSP enforces a policy mandating all new employees provide proof of vaccination.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person