Adult Literacy Instructor- Contract at undefined

The Adult Literacy Instructor will support adult English learners. through personalized instruction and will also engage in key program functions such as progress tracking, and curriculum planning.

This role will employ a student-centered approach, effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students’ needs and approaching instruction with creativity and innovation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the needs of students at varying proficiency levels.
• Develop and adapt teaching materials and resources to suit individual learning objectives.
• Employe interactive and student-centered teaching methods to enhance language acquisition.
• Assess students' progress through assignments, tests, and oral communication activities learning needs and progress through formal and informal evaluations.
• Provide constructive feedback and strategies for improvement to students
• Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Stay updated on Adult Literacy teaching best practices and incorporate innovative techniques
• Assess student progress and learning needs to build and shape instruction around student needs.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of students, including behavior management that is firm, fair, and consistent.
• Track and report attendance, testing, and student achievement data.
• Collaborate with team members on curriculum, schedules, and student placement.
• Support compliance with program requirements through timely data entry and reporting.
• Contribute to outreach, orientation, and student engagement activities as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• TEFL, TESOR, or CELTA certified
• Proven record of results that illustrate the teacher’s ability to increase student achievement utilizing subject-specific instructional strategies.
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse populations.
• Respect and understanding of students' diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to create an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Awareness of potential cultural barriers to learning.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to work in both a climate and non-climate-controlled facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.
• The ability to cope with and tolerate moderate levels of stress is also a necessity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Details:

We are seeking two evening Instructors to join our team, one based in Kyle, Texas and one based in Georgetown, Texas. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about teaching and supporting students as they build skills for success.

Schedule: Two evenings per week

• Instruction Hours: 5 hours of teaching per week (each class is 2.5 hours)
• Additional Time: Instructors should expect to dedicate additional hours outside of classroom teaching for program coordination, lesson preparation, and administrative tasks.
• Course Length: Each class runs for 12 weeks with two weeks between classes
• Location: One opening in Kyle, TX; one opening in Georgetown, TX

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Requirement:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other information relevant to the position.

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