Digital Literacy Tutor

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

MSU Denver Family Literacy Program is looking for a Digital Literacy Tutor to provide Digital Literacy instruction via the Northstar Digital Literacy platform for ESL, GED, and Family Literacy program participants. This is an Administrative Hourly position subject to the planning and frequency of digital literacy needs of the Family Literacy Program’s student body. This position is run with funding via the Adult Education and Literacy Act (AELA).

Requirements

• Ability to teach online, in-person at offsite locations, and possibly during evening hours
• Experience with digital learning management platforms
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, or advanced digital skills to quickly learn new learning management systems
• Broad knowledge and skill with instructional techniques and strategies to think critically and proactively adapt instruction to meet student needs and challenges including students across Spanish, English, and English as a Second Language Speakers
• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in adult education or related field
• Experience developing and/or delivering contextualized/student-centered instruction
• Bilingual Spanish speaker strongly preferred
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of immigrant, low income, and diverse urban populations
• The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups such as immigrant, low income, and diverse urban populations

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction, including one-on-one tutoring, in digital literacy to adults using approved Northstar Digital Literacy curriculum
• Maintain student accounts on the Northstar administration platform
• Assist learners with password creation and recovery
• Hold proctored module tests that lead to Northstar module certification
• Work with the Parent Facilitator on digital literacy needs of the INSPIRE Family Literacy Program in conjunction with Westminster Public Schools.
• Track student progress toward certification attainment and report outcomes to the AELA Navigator and Director of Adult Education
• Outreach to program participants for cohort participation including marketing to participants of other areas of the Program and to encourage usage among digital literacy participants
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time