College Career Readiness Instructor

Overview

JOB TITLE:

College & Career Readiness Instructor

COMPENSATION: $20.00/hour

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 9 hrs/ week

SHIFT:
Monday & Thursday, 6:00PM-8:30PM plus 4 hours of planning time per week

SUPERVISOR:
Sr. Director of Adult Education

LOCATION:

Remote & Pottstown, PA

YWCA Tri-County Area, located in Pottstown PA, is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated instructor for ESL Transition – College and Career Readiness class. The instructor is responsible to teach high school level academic reading and writing skills to English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) students who have completed ESL classes and are learning to read/write and speak English at more advanced levels. The course is designed to address the academic reading, writing skills and speaking skills that will prepare/support ESL students to transition to the High School Diploma class, post-secondary education, and/or employment or career opportunities.

The candidate must be able to teach in remote and virtual settings. A strong command of technology is necessary for this position (Web-based platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft office suite).

• Teach high school level academic reading and writing skills to English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) students, focusing on developing language skills in listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
• Assist students in building their digital literacy alongside language learning.
• Design and implement supplemental activities to reinforce key concepts and support student progress.
• Use interactive teaching methods to engage students in conversations, hands-on activities, and practice, avoiding lecture-style instruction.
• Facilitate communication activities that help students apply language skills in the workplace and within the community.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance, services provided, and progress.
• Adhere to all guidelines set by YWCA, PA Dept of Education, and the web-based program developer.
• Collaborate closely with team members in Pottstown and Norristown.
• Participate in professional development training as required by the agency and state.
• Attend monthly and quarterly program meetings.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

• A strong commitment to serve the local community and projects attitude of respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to all.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to program and student data.
• Ability to create an environment that conveys the message that YWCA believes and supports each student’s success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation and flexibility, willingness to welcome the opportunity to further develop skills and accept challenges.
• Attends to detail and accuracy and able to multi-task.
• Strong organization skills and excellent time management.
• Comfortability with technology (laptops, Smart Board, etc.) including strong computer literacy skills.
• Reliable, good problem solver, able to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Able to accept guidance and feedback and support teamwork and efforts.

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS minimum).
• Experience working with adults in education or related fields preferred.
• Speaking and understanding Spanish is a plus.
• Flexible work from home options available.