Adult Educator - Intermediate ESL

York County Library System•York, PA

About The Position

The Adult Educator teaches Intermediate ESL in the Family Literacy Program at Smith School. This part-time, non-exempt position works 22 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, for 5.5 hours per day, and reports to the Program Coordinator. The role involves implementing curriculum, supporting student learning and progress, and providing supervision and assistance to children, parents, aides, volunteers, and others in the classroom. The educator also maintains a safe, appropriate early childhood learning environment and completes required assessments, records, and program paperwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education.
PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI fingerprint-based Criminal History Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate are required.
Strong communication skills and attentiveness to the needs of students, families, and the program.
Ability to work as a team player and provide excellent care and service to a diverse population.
Dependability and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

Supervise children and ensure their safety and well-being, remaining alert to individual and group needs and never leaving a child unattended.
Create an effective learning environment using functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Help keep the facility clean, neat, orderly, and safe for families.
Attend staff meetings and required or assigned training.
Report students’ special needs or problems to the Program Coordinator, and immediately report suspected domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect.
Address discipline promptly and report concerns to the Program Coordinator.
Maintain communication among students, faculty, and administration to update student status and monitor progress.
Motivate and help students follow program rules and regulations.
Interact positively with parents, facilitate positive parent-child interaction, and model positive attention to children.
Assist with community activities, Summer Reading activities, and program projects as appropriate or assigned.
Respect families’ rights and maintain confidentiality.
Use appropriate practices and maintain a proper early childhood environment.
Keep daily attendance logs.
Provide proactive assistance to parents during ILA time, field trips, and other program activities, especially parents with multiple children in the program.
Conduct assessments at assigned times and complete other required reporting; maintain student files containing dated checklists, portfolios, progress reports, assessment information, and required daily and monthly forms.
Implement program and class curriculum as appropriate.
Complete required federal, state, and program paperwork on time.
Schedule and participate in regular planning meetings with the Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Supervise children, parents, program aides, volunteers, and others in the classroom.
Use appropriate early childhood curriculum and implement the daily program with the help of other teachers, aides, or volunteers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or designee.