Teacher, Re-entry Services for Ex-offenders

Posted by on November 13, 2011

Teacher (Philadelphia)

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.

Responsibilities:
•    Instruct from 10-15 ex-offenders in an ABE/Pre-GED class for 8 week cycles.
•    Schedule & conduct Pre and Post TABE assessments on all learners.
•    Develop curriculum that includes themes relevant to students’ lives, interests, Foundation Skills Framework, and work-related goals.
•    Develop assessment plans and tools for documenting learner gains.
•    Effectively teach and evaluate students’ knowledge and skills in a work-based skills classroom; Planning lessons in advance using appropriate instructional materials and techniques for developing reading, writing, math and critical thinking skills.
•    Coordinate with R.I.S.E. staff, assisting learners to prepare for more permanent employment.
•    Demonstrate positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity and professionalism.
•    Attend all required professional development and program meetings
•    Promote student engagement and collaboration in learning..
•    Maintain student confidentiality and program integrity in performing all duties.
•    Demonstrate positive Grade Level gains and benchmark attainments..
•    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 for Fee-For Service Initiatives.
•    Assist students in preparing for the WorkKeys Certificate through use of KeyTrain software

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree commensurate with position a plus.
•    Experience working with adults in a workplace educational environment, including customized curriculum development and contextualized instruction strongly preferred.
•    Experience administering assessments, including standardized and customized alternative assessments required.
•    Experience working with ex-offender population.
•    Knowledge of the Foundation Skills Framework and KeyTrain software preferred.
•    Strong written, communication and organizational skills required.
•    Computer literacy required.

Reports to:         Program Manager of Fee-for-Service Initiatives

Job Classification:     Regular, part-time, exempt

Salary:         $16.00 per hour ($18.00/hour if performance benchmarks are made); 20 hours per week (12.5 instructional, 7.0 prep)

Location:        RISE Offices – 34 S. 11th ST., 6th floor

Hours:        Mon. – Fri., 10 – 12:30 p m

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