English as a Second Language Teacher, Center for Literacy

Posted by on October 03, 2011

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher            50% FTE

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.

The ESL teacher offers instruction to students who seek to learn English.  Instruction is contextualized to meet the needs of the learners and may address content related to becoming a citizen, engaging in civic duties, entering the workforce, accessing post-secondary opportunities, or others.

Responsibilities:
•    Instruct 2 ESL classes with an average daily attendance of 15 learners/class, with successful completion (as defined by funder) of 20 learners per class.
•    Design EL/Civics curriculum in accordance with Pennsylvania ESL Content Standards guidelines.
•    Design and deliver lessons that are contextualized to learner’ lives and goals.
•    Assess learners with standardized CASAS Reading tests and informal class quizzes.
•    Maintain an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student.
•    Use these data to inform classroom instruction.
•    Assist learners with activities related to their individual language and job related goals.
•    Maintain individual portfolios on all learners.
•    Work with ESL Referral and Transition Specialist to help learners achieve other goals such as employment or post-secondary education.
•    Provide class data in a timely manner.
•    Participate in ESL Team and All-Staff activities and meetings.
•    Perform all duties related to administration and reporting.

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree required
•    Experience working with English as a Second Language learners required
•    Strong written and communication skills required
•    Computer literate required
•    TESOL certification preferred

Schedule:
M/Wed    10:00 – 1:00    Bushrod Library (6304 Castor Avenue)

T/Th        5:00 – 8:00    Squirrel Hill, 1018 S. 48th St.

*This position may be divided to allow for different PT interest.

Available: October 1st

Salary: 12:00 – 14.36 per hour. For each 6 hour class there is additional paid prep time of 3.38 hours per week.

All positions of at least 18.75 hours per week are eligible for comprehensive healthcare and paid leave benefits package, which includes:

•    Medical Insurance
•    Dental Insurance
•    Vision Insurance
•    Life and LTD Insurance*
•    403 (b) Retirement Plan
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Transit Discounts
•    AFLAC Insurance
•    Credit Union Membership
•    Collegiate Online Learning Discounts
•    Extensive Paid Time Off Benefits

In your submission please include your salary expectation.  Submissions that are lacking 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