GED Instructor, Center for Literacy

Posted by on February 27, 2012

PHA GED Instructor              Mornings 50%

Since 1968, the Center for Literacy (CFL) has been unleashing the power of literacy to improve lives. Through a variety of programs and services that focus on building reading, writing, math, life, technology and work skills, CFL helps a diverse population of learners meet their needs and achieve their personal and employment-related goals. CFL is the nation’s largest and Pennsylvania’s first community based nonprofit literacy provider.

For more information about the Center for Literacy and its services, visit us online at http://www.centerforliteracy.org.

We currently seek a part-time PHA GED Instructor to join our dedicated staff.

Responsibilities:
•    Instruct up to 20 GED level adult learners in the areas of reading, writing and math.
•    Work with learners to achieve  their individual and collective goals and performance standard benchmarks
•    Plan lessons in advance for GED level learners using appropriate instructional materials and techniques for developing reading, writing, math and critical thinking skills
•    Develop curriculum that includes themes relevant to students’ lives, interests and work-related goals
•    Promote student engagement and collaboration in learning
•    Conduct new student orientations and Administer TABE assessments, IDP’s, Goals Checklist, Learning Styles Inventories and on-going formal and informal assessments
•    Track and report student time and attendance on a weekly basis
•    Contact and communicate with the PHA service coordinators and Career Counselor as needed to enhance student retention and performance standard attainment
•    Perform all related administrative duties such as completing timesheets and attendance at monthly staff and team meetings; participation on at least 1 CFL committee

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree
•    Strong written, communication and organizational skills
•    Computer literate
•    Experience working in a performance based project is preferred
•    History of timely and accurate data reporting
•    Highly motivated and enthusiastic

Reports to: Tina Baker-Gee, Program Manager for Workforce

Job Classification: Regular, part-time, exempt

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Location: North & South Philadelphia PHA Facilities

Schedule:  M/Th & T/F;   9-11:30; Managed Enrollment – 12 week cycles

Available:  3/9/12

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

All resumes are to be submitted through our website to receive consideration for the opening.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Center for Literacy
399 Market Street, Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19106