Family Literacy Coordinator (ESL Experience)

Description

The Adult Education Program at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) empowers immigrants, refugees, non-native English speakers, and others by helping them gain skills for self-sufficiency in their community. We are hiring a Family Literacy Coordinator to supervise daily operations, support program strategy alongside the Adult Education Manager, and lead a dedicated work group. Our Adult Education services have benefited thousands, guiding adult students in learning English, preparing for the GED, applying for citizenship, and adjusting to the workforce. We foster an inclusive learning environment for all adult learners, regardless of language, background, or immigration status, and offer a wide array of services, including workforce training, tutoring, and support from our Wraparound Services Program, Victim Assistance Department, and Behavioral Healthcare Clinic. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, resourceful leader with experience in adult education and a passion for serving immigrant and refugee communities. Familiarity with internet-based programs and the ability to deliver dynamic online instruction are essential for success in this role.

Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.   
 

Salary for this role. Starting wage is based on experience and company equity. Paid bi-weekly.

• $24.10 - $36.15  per hour

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency. 

• Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE). 

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, coordinate and support learning and development initiatives for the Adult Education Program.
• Work with instructors to design instructional modules, sessions and materials with consideration for varied learning styles.
• Utilize and review various instructional delivery technologies.
• Organize department-wide training for instructors as needed, in classroom settings and online delivery formats.
• Assess and report local program performance.
• Gather data regarding teacher and student needs. Conduct outreach and assist with registration and testing.
• As needed, teach engaging and student-centered group classes, which may include job skills/workforce curriculum and College and Career Readiness Standards.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's degree (preferred in a related field)
• Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABEA), or willingness to obtain within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience with emphasis on adult education.
• Previous experience teaching or training adults in a classroom or in a virtual environment.
• Experience teaching multi-level and multi-cultural classes
• Experience developing and delivering contextualized ESL instruction and/or integrated education and training

Required Vaccination and TB Test. 

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary. 

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

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