Pt-time, Community Class Teacher, Center for Literacy

Posted by on March 26, 2012

Community Class Teacher              __25% Position

The Center for Literacy’s mission is to provide 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.

Responsibilities:
    Instruct up to 25 adult learners in the areas of reading, writing and math
    Work with learners on activities related to their individual and collective goals
    Plan lessons in advance 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
    Administer TABE and informal assessments
    Transition learners to GED or College transition level classes
    Maintain individual portfolios on all learners
    Perform all related administrative duties and reporting such as completing  timesheets and submitting monthly reports to the program manager
    Participate in ongoing professional development activities
    Other duties as assigned

Depending on percentage of time employed:
    Participate in agency events
    Participate on one committee
    Participate in monthly team and general staff meetings

Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree required
    Strong written, communication, and organizational skills required
    Excellent interpersonal skills required
    Experience teaching reading, math, job training required
    Strong computer skills including internet research and Microsoft Office

Reports to: Program Manager for Federal Programs

Job Classification: Exempt

Salary: $12.00 – 14.36 per hour

Schedule/Location – 1221 Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday/Thursday     5:30pm-8:30pm     Intermediate group

Available:  Immediately. First class starts Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Please submit resume with salary expectation through the careers section of our web site, http://www.centerforliteracy.org.

Resumes that aren’t submitted through the web site will not be considered.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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