Adult Literacy Instructor

The Adult Literacy Instructor will teach adult learners with low literacy levels and/or limited English-speaking skills, the fundamentals needed in reading, writing, and everyday math to succeed in the workplace and/or occupational training. The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to use content standards to create a curriculum, provide classroom instruction, and measure student learning gains.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide in-person group instruction to adult learners in a non-traditional school setting with small class ratios.
• Collaborate and coordinate community adult learning classes, as needed, with community-based partners.
• Provide individualized student learning support during dedicated outside-of-class times.
• Work closely with the Program Manager and collaborate with internal colleagues, as needed, for assistance in developing curriculum and instructional plans that incorporate the usage of an online learning platform.
• Ensure student accountability measures are met and provide interventions when needed.
• Work closely with the program’s Admissions Coordinator and assist with relevant student enrollment activities including administering the required pre- and post-tests.
• Maintain student retention by implementing a student engagement plan.
• Keep track of all classroom and/or community site instructional materials by maintaining inventory and inform the Program Manager of material needs in a timely manner.
• Document and store student data in a confidential manner and submit as requested by the Program Manager.
• Assist the Program Manager with creating special initiatives relevant to the program.
• Prepare and submit all required programmatic reports to the Program Manager in a timely manner.
• Participate in instructional observations and attend internal or external meetings as needed.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation and confidence including inviting guest speakers and providing ‘real-world’ learning activities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and complete all required trainings in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in education or a related field
• Experience teaching, training or tutoring adults
• A high degree of flexibility, as the instructor will be expected to teach at various locations based on program needs
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel to other Goodwill locations in the greater Austin area and work varying schedules as needed
• Candidates must be comfortable with variable hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to work 40 hours per week

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for eight hours.
• Ability to bend and twist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone, keyboard, reach, stoop and kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required as business demands dictate.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Teaching certification
• 1 year or more experience teaching, training or tutoring non-native English speaking adults
• Familiarity with the Texas Adult Education Content Standards or Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. A pre-employment background check is required to ensure the applicant meets all eligibility requirements for the assigned customer/location. Alternative work locations may be offered as appropriate.

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