Literacy Instructor II

Temple University’s Workforce Educating and Life-long Learning (WELL) Program is searching for Full-Time Literacy Instructor II!

SALARY RANGE: $35,600-$50,000

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

position Summary:

The WELL Literacy Instructor will provide basic adult education and literacy instruction in a workforce context to participants in the Workforce Education and Lifelong Learning (WELL) Program on the main campus, remotely through Zoom, and throughout the Philadelphia community as assigned. The WELL Program operates under the Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships (LCCWP). WELL literacy instructors may teach units of Reading, Writing, ESL, Math, or other subjects as assigned and are expected to be flexible regarding work hours and instructional content. The candidate should be knowledgeable of PDE standards, adult education, adult literacy principles and instructional standards and be able to develop curriculum and lesson plans, teach, motivate, and relate positively to adult learners; utilize instructional tools, resources and technologies effectively according to WELL policies and procedures. This position reports to the WELL Associate Director of Adult Education.

JOB DETAILS

* Must be available on nights and weekends when needed.

* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprinting.

* Grant-funded position

*Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED

Required Education and Experience:

* Bachelor’s degree in education, Adult Education, TESOL, or related field

* At least two (2) years of experience working with academically and socially challenged adult populations.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

* At least one year of experience teaching adult literacy or related classes.

* Knowledge of various database software applications to manage program information.

* 2 or more years of teaching an adult population

Required Skills and Abilities:

* Demonstrated experience and ability to teach, motivate, and relate positively to adult learners. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of staff, faculty, and students.

* Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize educational tools, websites, resources, and technologies effectively.

* Demonstrated ability to access and apply College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for Adult Education and Common Core State (CCS) Standards to curriculum

* Knowledgeable of PDE instructional guidelines for adult education and literacy.

* Demonstrated knowledge of adult education, workforce development, and career transitional services.

* Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

* Demonstrated ability to operate standard office equipment.

* Demonstrated proficiency with Internet, E-mail, Google Apps, MS Office 365 (Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and Outlook), and other computer applications as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Essential duties:

* Teaching units of Reading, Writing, Social Studies, English as a Second Language (ESL), Math, Science, or other subjects based on experience and as assigned, in faceto-face and online remote environments.

* Developing, updating, and implementing lesson plans and curriculum for online and faceto-face classes, based on assigned responsibilities.

* Incorporating workforce, career readiness, and digital literacy skills into curricula, lesson plans and community activities

* Assisting students with developing study plans, critical thinking skills, and strategies for goal achievement.

* Meeting with students individually and documenting learner progress.

* Monitoring and documenting student time and attendance.

* Completing identified professional development training as required by WELL, PA Department of Education (PDE), LCCWP, Temple University, and as assigned.

* Regularly attending and participating in team meetings, an active member of the professional learning community, and specialized teams.

* Performs other duties as assigned

EEO, COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY REPORT

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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