What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Instructor position at YWCA Charleston?
The Programs
YWCA Sojourner's Shelter for Homeless Women & Families provides emergency shelter and supportive services around the clock, every day of the year for homeless single women, women with children, and men with custody of their children, and intact families. This 75-bed facility offers a secure, healthy environment with crisis intervention, case management, and counseling to help individuals achieve long-term self-sufficiency. We maintain a successful recidivism rate of about five (5) percent annually, well below the national average of individuals returning to shelters. Children’s programs include computer and art classes, tutoring, drug-free education, supportive counseling, and field trips. Recovering from and preventing future homelessness is our goal for all who take shelter with us.
The Position
The Education Instructor under the direction of the Program Director will work directly with the Education Coordinator to deliver instruction interactively to non-traditional adult learners. The instructor will utilize ABE/TASC instruction, technology, job readiness skills, job placement, and life skills. Their primary focus is providing services to individuals, veterans, or chronically homeless persons and assisting them or their families to overcome homelessness.
Qualifications
Why Should You Apply?
About YWCA Charleston
The YWCA Charleston has been fostering self-sufficiency and independence. Originally designed as safe lodging for young women from rural communities coming to Charleston to pursue careers, the YWCA has evolved into the city’s most diverse and comprehensive network of social service programs. YWCA programs, facilities, and services assist more than 5,000 individuals annually. Equal opportunity is given to all applicants. The YWCA was built upon our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We can continue to be successful when people are treated fairly and allowed to grow and achieve their potential. We take pride in treating people equally, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, blindness, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status.
YWCA Sojourner's Shelter for Homeless Women & Families provides emergency shelter and supportive services around the clock, every day of the year for homeless single women, women with children, and men with custody of their children, and intact families. This 75-bed facility offers a secure, healthy environment with crisis intervention, case management, and counseling to help individuals achieve long-term self-sufficiency. We maintain a successful recidivism rate of about five (5) percent annually, well below the national average of individuals returning to shelters. Children’s programs include computer and art classes, tutoring, drug-free education, supportive counseling, and field trips. Recovering from and preventing future homelessness is our goal for all who take shelter with us.
The Position
The Education Instructor under the direction of the Program Director will work directly with the Education Coordinator to deliver instruction interactively to non-traditional adult learners. The instructor will utilize ABE/TASC instruction, technology, job readiness skills, job placement, and life skills. Their primary focus is providing services to individuals, veterans, or chronically homeless persons and assisting them or their families to overcome homelessness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, and minimum one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Teacher Certification preferred.
- Excellent classroom organizational and management skills.
- Knowledge of the adult homeless population.
- Strong communication skills oral and written.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, and participants or staff.
- Knowledge of community resources and the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies.
- Ability to work independently.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Work around moderate noise, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and lift or carry up to 25lbs.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Commitment to following the YWCA of Charleston Employee Handbook Rules, Procedures, and Protocols governing the YWCA Sojourner’s Shelter Program including maintaining professional boundaries with staff, clients, and residents.
- Ensure educational collaboration within the program as it pertains to participants.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating programming for the Education Job Readiness Center.
- Adjust or amend participant’s schedules and individual lesson plans as needed.
- Maintain lesson plans that reflect specific activities and identifiable objectives to ensure participants' success.
- Administer and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
- Attend HMIS training and utilize them to maintain and update participants' files.
- Maintain data, and provide reports according to program or grant requirements to the Education Coordinator.
- Attend meetings or training courses as required by your supervisor or the YWCA of Charleston.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Why Should You Apply?
- You want to make a difference and see positive change in a person’s life!
- You are passionate about helping people become empowered to be self-sufficient!
- You are a critical thinker willing to think outside the preverbal box!
- You want to be part of a team that collaborates for the greater good of an individual and the organization!
About YWCA Charleston
The YWCA Charleston has been fostering self-sufficiency and independence. Originally designed as safe lodging for young women from rural communities coming to Charleston to pursue careers, the YWCA has evolved into the city’s most diverse and comprehensive network of social service programs. YWCA programs, facilities, and services assist more than 5,000 individuals annually. Equal opportunity is given to all applicants. The YWCA was built upon our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We can continue to be successful when people are treated fairly and allowed to grow and achieve their potential. We take pride in treating people equally, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, blindness, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status.
Salary : $14 - $17
