Instructor: The Choice is Yours (TCY) Initiative, Center for Literacy

Posted by on August 29, 2011

Instructor: The Choice is Yours (TCY) Initiative                             53% PT

CFL’s goal is to provide work-based skills to adjudicated participants, assisting them in attaining increased skills and knowledge for GED attainment, career advancement and/or transitioning to post secondary training opportunities. Participants will be TABE assessed. Assessments will result in an Individual Diagnostic Profile and Learning Style Inventory leading to development of individual plans for the development of reading, math and writing skills. Through the use of KeyTrain, all participants will have the opportunity to use web-based software that contextualizes basic skills to the workforce.

Instruction will work to advance the development of work-readiness skills by using authentic, hands-on, project-based curricula comprised of competencies derived from the WERC Foundations Framework and other workforce resources.

Responsibilities:
•    Maintain student confidentiality and program integrity in performing all duties.
•    Over 12 months, instruct up to 75 offenders of varying reading, writing and math levels.
•     Assist the team in conducting various needs assessments and literacy task analyses
•    Develop measurable objectives for work based basic skills classes.
•    Develop assessment plans and tools for documenting learner gains.
•    Effectively teach and evaluate students’ knowledge and skills in a work-based skills classroom.
•    Coordinate with agency staff (JEVS and PPS) to meet all project requirements.
•    Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity and professionalism.
•    Attend all required professional development opportunities
•    Plan lessons in advance using appropriate instructional materials and techniques for developing reading, writing, math and critical thinking skills.
•    Develop lessons that include themes relevant to students’ lives, interests, Foundation Skills Framework, and work-related goals.
•    Promote student engagement and collaboration in learning.
•    Administer assessments according to schedule.
•    Perform all related administrative duties and reporting such as: completing timesheets and makeup work plans for participants and submitting monthly reports to the Program Manager.

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree required. Other graduate degree commensurate with position a plus.
•    Experience administering assessments, including standardized and customized alternative assessments required.
•    Knowledge of the Foundation Skills Framework preferred.
•    Experience working with adjudicated adults in a workplace educational environment is preferred.
•    Availability for afternoon and/or irregular hours required.
•    Strong written, communication and organizational skills required.
•    Computer literacy required.

Reports to:         Program Manager

Job Classification:     Regular, part-time, exempt

Salary:         $18.00 per hour

Hours:    20 hours – weekly (10 hours instruction, 5.5 hours assessment/case conferencing, 2.5 prep hours)

Schedule:     Tentatively Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons – 12:45 – 3:45 pm; Wednesday: 9:45 – 3:15

Locations:         120 N. Broad Street – JEVS Center City

Available:         August 29, 2011

The Center for Literacy is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing a range of literacy services, including reading, writing, math, life and work skills, to help a diverse population of learners meet their needs and achieve their personal and employment-related goals. For more information about the Center for Literacy and its services, visit us online at http://www.centerforliteracy.org.

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for many benefits, including:
– Medical Insurance
– Dental Insurance
– Vision Insurance
– 403(B) Retirement Plan
– AFLAC
– Life/AD&D Insurance
– Long Term Disability Insurance
– TransitChek
– Drexel University Collegial Discount
– Flexible Spending Accounts
– Paid Holidays
– Vacation, personal & sick days

In your submission please include your salary expectation and proof of previous accomplishments. Submissions that are lacking these items will not be considered.

All resumes are to be submitted through our website to receive consideration for the opening.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Center for Literacy
399 Market St., Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Fax: 215-472-7290