Part-Time English For Speakers of Other Languages Instructor

Arizona Center for Youth Resources • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The ACYR team builds pathways to success through education, skill building, and employment opportunities to help youth and young adults reach self-sufficiency. Team members promote positivity, a growth mindset, and hospitality through educational activities and services that create a welcoming environment. They build relationships and trust with youth and young adults to support their continued participation in planned services, and connect with the community to demonstrate ACYR’s mission.

The instructor provides instruction based on the Arizona Adult Education ELAA Standards, helping participants acquire the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills needed to complete the English Language program and transition to career pathways and/or post-secondary education. Instruction is also expected to meet the Arizona Adult Education ELAA Teacher Standards.

The role follows ACYR Adult Education procedures for attendance, enrollment, assessments, curriculum, classroom instruction, and management. It includes effective classroom management and instruction, developing community partnerships and engagement and retention strategies to meet participant needs, and supporting the vision and direction of ACYR’s Administration Team.

Employment is at will. An offer is contingent on successfully completing a background check, which may include reference, employment, education, and criminal background searches. The job description is not a contract, may be changed by ACYR, and does not list every possible responsibility; the employee may be asked to perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Adult Education Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Arizona Level II Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Use of an insured personal vehicle for agency business.
• Knowledge of adult student characteristics and adult basic education content areas.
• Ability to instruct students in the use of basic technology applications and integrate those applications into instruction.
• Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
• Successful completion of a background check is required for an employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on Arizona Adult Education ELAA Standards to develop participants’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Prepare participants to complete the English Language program and transition to career pathways and/or post-secondary education.
• Provide effective instruction in accordance with Arizona Adult Education ELAA Teacher Standards.
• Follow ACYR Adult Education procedures for attendance, student enrollment, assessments, curriculum, classroom instruction, and management.
• Provide effective classroom management and instruction.
• Develop community partnerships and engagement and retention strategies to meet participants’ needs.
• Support the vision and direction of ACYR’s Administration Team.
• Build relationships and trust with youth and young adults to encourage continued participation in their planned services.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time