What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Literacy Teacher position at City of Springfield, Massachusetts?
Salary : $26,458.12 Annually
Location : CPLI-Library-Pine Point
Job Type : Part Time
Job Number : 03839
Department : Library
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Position Purpose / Summary
Responsible for teaching adult basic education in reading, writing and math. Creates lesson plans, assesses students' learning gains, completes all required documentation and teaches lessons and evaluates success. Work is performed under the direction of the Project Manager. No supervision is exercised over other employees.
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
Education and Experience
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 Easy, convenient, and free!
Do you have a bachelor's degree in education or related field?
Do you have a minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in teaching adults?
Are you a current City of Springfield resident?
The City of Springfield requires all employees to be residents. If you are not a current Springfield resident, are you willing to relocate?
Required Question
Salary : $26,458
