What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Instructor - Saranam position at Saranam?
Life Skills Instructor
(Please provide an updated cover letter with resume)
Objective: Saranam is seeking an instructor for its Effective Communication class (Fridays 1-4pm). In coordination with the Director of Education, the instructor will facilitate adult lessons focusing on communication as it pertains to information and media literacy and maintains a safe learning environment supportive of student educational goals and progress.
Status: This is a 16-week contract position beginning in January and ending in April.
Essential Functions
1. Facilitate Saranam lesson plans in coordination with Director of Education and other Saranam instructors, guest speakers, and volunteers.
2. Maintain a safe and secure learning environment that supports learning and relationship building.
3. Assess individual student progress in coordination with Director of Education.
4. Communicate effectively with Saranam clients and staff.
5. Manage classroom behavior according to Saranam guidelines and rubric.
6. Promote development and effective application of critical thinking, communication, self-reflection, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Qualifications:
· A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
· Instructional or classroom management experience.
· Experience with different teaching approaches, including lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, individualized instruction, and technology-supported instruction.
· Experience working with a nontraditional and diverse population.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to use MS Office, and Windows.
· Knowledge of the effects and impacts of poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma.
Preferred
· Bilingual
· Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Classroom)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Please send cover letter and resume to Ian Vetter, Director of Education at ivetter@saranamabq.org
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40