English Instructor As Needed

Volunteers of America Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
5d$34 - $36

About The Position

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org . PAY RATE: $34.20 - $36 PER HOUR JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The English Instructor is responsible for providing instructional classes to students, inspire them to stay in school, thus reducing truancy and increasing Upward Bound graduation rates. Under the general supervision of the Project Coordinator, the instructor is responsible for developing and teaching the course curriculum, assess participants academic skill levels, ensure mastery of course materials, measure progress, tutor and prepare and submit reports.

Requirements

  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
  • Bachelors Degree
  • California Teachers Credentials
  • 2 years of teaching experience in English

Nice To Haves

  • Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the students

Responsibilities

  • Develop curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with California Content Standards
  • Provides seminars and workshops for students
  • Teach students strategies to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Prepare, distribute, collect and grade academic assignments to measure retention of academic subject
  • Act as academic advisor, mentor students, counsel on post-secondary education, showing connection between education and future well-being
  • Other duties as required
  • Provide learning activities workshops and seminars
  • Keep written logs of students' progress
  • Prepares, distributes and grades assignments
  • Act as academic advisor
  • Other duties as required and may be subject to change time.
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