Part-Time English Teacher

Overview

This part‑time English Instructor is located on the southeast side of Indianapolis at the Excel Center Southeast. Pay ranges from $23 to $28 per hour and the role requires availability to cover the period of 4 to 6 PM.

• Designs and implements curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress toward student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills. Builds lessons around student needs, including online learning tools and content.
• Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Builds solid relationships with students. Communicates student progress effectively with students and colleagues; partners with staff to ensure student success.
• Communicates strengths and areas for improvement frequently and uses restorative approaches to resolve conflict.
• Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals. Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
• Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school‑wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Works with coaches and leadership staff to aid students’ progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
• Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Sets and maintains a high‑performance culture for staff and students.
• Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.

• Degree and Credential Requirements – Current Indiana Teaching Certification in the subject specialty, or the willingness and eligibility to obtain an emergency teaching license.
• Instructional Strategies – Employs various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct and engage students, such as communicating content in terms they can comprehend, organizing talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Uses a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content, the learners’ level, goals, and priorities which increase student achievement results.
• Communication Skills – Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non‑verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others’ needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Information Monitoring/Reporting – Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
• Teamwork – Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Adaptability – Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Industry Standards – Displays a working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.
• Teaching Expertise – Plans and delivers instruction and evaluation of student learning, ideally for high school‑age students in nontraditional and/or in an adult education setting.
• Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems.

• Background Screening – All candidates must pass a pre‑employment background check.

• Corporate wellness program that includes an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health coaching and wellness discounts (Weight Watchers, YMCA, etc.)
• Discount programs for phone carriers and 20% discount off Goodwill retail stores immediately upon hire
• Financial education programs – credit union membership and access to online workshops
• Daily pay options available

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled