What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Literacy Teacher position at City of Springfield, MA?
Position Purpose/Summary
Essential Functions
- Teaches beginning reading and writing skills to adult students with literacy levels equivalent to grade levels 0 - 3
- Reviews and evaluates students’ work
- Prepares lesson plans and activities
- Prepares work area for students
- Prepares classroom area for students
- Copies, files and organizes paperwork
- Engages in collaborative planning with other teachers
- Engages in professional development activities related to adult learning and teaching adults
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to interact successfully with adult students and the public
- Ability to teach basic reading, writing, and math
- Proficiency using computers and computer software.
- Experience utilizing office machines, such as copy machines
- Ability to assist students in using computers
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in teaching adults
NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.
Medical/Dental/ Vision
75% City Subsidized
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision
Retirement
Available to employees working 20 hours per week
Paid Vacation
Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.
Paid Holidays
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.
Paid Sick Time
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.
Paid Personal Days
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.
Training
On the job and instructor led courses available
Employee Assistance Program
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.
Direct Deposit
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