Part-Time Adult Literacy Instructor

If you have the perfect combination of a commitment to serving others and a background in secondary & adult education, we are searching for you. Touching Miami with Love is seeking an adult literacy instructor for the upcoming school year. In this position, you will teach literacy classes for adult learners. You will be working with adults from various backgrounds and with a wide range of abilities and English-fluency skills. With your help, your students will be able to progress beyond the basics of literacy and go on to find better opportunities for themselves and their families.

REQUIRED: In a separate cover letter, state your qualifications, your specific experience in adult education, why you want to work with a Christian organization, why you are only seeking part-time work, and your desired salary

Job Types: Part-time - Flexibility - late afternoon, early evening, and weekends.

Job Responsibilities

· Prepare lessons and instructional activities each day based on student interests, ability level, English & Spanish proficiency and other factors in the class

· Plan classwork and homework assignments to support students’ understanding of course objectives and basic skills for literacy

· Develop weekly class assessments to measure each student’s mastery level of benchmark skills and determine progress in the class

· Provide daily instruction to students using a variety of sound teaching methods, such as whole-class instruction, collaborative practice, and independent task completion

· Review progress with students throughout the year in individual meetings and discuss methods to help make improvements

· Create units of study based on common course objectives, best practices in education, and approved curriculum.

· Maintain an orderly classroom during instruction and other times by establishing procedures for students and expectations for behavior

· Partner with other education professionals and refer students who need additional remedial help in English, Spanish, or another subject when appropriate

Job Skills & Qualifications

· Secondary, Adult literacy, ESOL or education experience

· Two or more years of experience working with adult learners preferred

· Proficiency in Spanish & English

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28