EVENING LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction and Support for Adult Learners

    Teach 2 classes per evening on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of adult literacy, basic education, secondary, and/or post-secondary level classes required for a successful transition into the workforce or postsecondary education. Language Arts Adjuncts teach reading/social studies and writing classes.
    Implement lesson plans in a manner consistent with Academy of Hope curriculum and that ensures the attainment of learning outcomes for the course;
    Provide ongoing assessment of individual adult learner progress and adapt curriculum and lesson plans according to the needs of the learners;
    Provide direction to volunteer instructors serving as co-teachers, teaching assistants or providing tutoring (one-on-one or in small groups) to adult learners in your classes;
    Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management;
    Coordinate with Student Support Services and Program Managers to ensure adult learners get both the academic and social services they need to be successful in school and in their transition to college or career. Participate in regular meetings with Student Support Services and/or Program Management for this purpose;
    Provide office hours on a regular basis and/or as needed to support individual learner progress.

Program Administration and Data Collection

    Provide accurate and timely collection and entry of student attendance, class progress and disciplinary actions, if needed;
    Coordinate with Evening Program Manager in collecting and recording student progress and achievement data, as well as other data that may be required.

Professional Development

    Commit to ongoing professional development in adult literacy/education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor's degree and secondary or adult education experience required.
    Experience with Common Core and/or College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults.
    Strong content knowledge related to GED Reasoning through Language Arts and Social Studies.
    Strong cultural competency skills required, including excellent ability to communicate with a diverse population.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills.
    Excellent time management and organizational skills
    Experience working with adult learners with special needs a plus.

Familiarity with CASAS a plus.
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