ELL/LEP/Reading Instructor

Human Learning Systems • Tucson, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Instructor position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to low-income youth ages 16-24.

Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues
• Demonstrate Knowledge and experience implementing best practices in instruction.
• Have Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.
• Have the Ability to collaborate with teacher teams, co-teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching.
• Think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs of teachers.
• Possess Knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information)
• Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.
• Display Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve adult learning and student learning.
• Have Knowledge and experience using technology for communication
• Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teacher Certification in the state of employment.
• Valid state driver’s license
• CPR/First Aid certifications
• Valid Teacher Certification, in state of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to non-native speakers of English.
• Plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.
• Provide instruction to students in the area of grammar, reading, writing, speaking/listening/pronunciation to help students gain academic, career technical and independent living skills that will prepare them for career readiness (employment) or Advanced Training (college).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level