ESL Instructor - Adult Literacy Program

East Side House Settlement•Bronx, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx dedicated to empowering individuals through education. The Adult Literacy Program (ALE) Instructor plays a crucial role in providing high-quality instruction to participants in the Youth and Adult Education/GED program, which includes Literacy, math, Pre-GED, and GED courses. The instructor is responsible for planning and delivering effective instruction, assessing student progress, and implementing individualized instructional plans. The program aims to be responsive to the diverse needs of its participants, with a focus on helping them achieve their career and learning goals. This role involves teaching, developing digital curricula, conducting intakes, and administering tests, all of which support the organization's broader workforce development and career advancement services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Two years teaching experience (Secondary Education or Adult Education).
Ability to form strong relationships with youth and adult participants (16+) and stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Flexible, ability to work under pressure, and highly motivated to build successful outcomes.
Strong computer skills and technological experience including Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, etc.) Google Suite (Google Classroom, Docs, and Sheets) and similar programs.
Language skills in Spanish.
COVID- 19 Vaccine – As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date.

Nice To Haves

Serve as an ambassador for ESH/ALE, demonstrating our mission and values positively and professionally and acting as a role model for our adult participants.
Always demonstrate professionalism and accountability.
Contribute to the development and sustainability of ALE.
Proactive and willing to help where and when needed.
Exemplify a commitment to collaboration, teamwork, and partnerships.
Take the initiative to analyze and solve problems.
Excellent customer Service

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction to youth and adult literacy education program participants employing research-based instructional strategies and best practices including differentiated instruction.
Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
Plan, design, and deliver instruction to meet the needs of each participant.
Assess learning, monitor progress and provide feedback and support via individualized instructional plans for participants.
Engage peers and colleagues in regular communication with the intent of fostering open dialogue and healthy exchange of ideas via interdisciplinary team meetings to promote effective instructional program goals.
Conduct formative and summative participant assessments.
Maintain all required student records and complete all reporting requirements.
Attend required professional training, cross-departmental meetings, case conferences, workshops and events.
Implement and expand ESL materials for pre-HSE and HSE prep, incorporating participants’ relevant interests and learning needs.
Be willing to become licensed in the area of certification as required by program and lead trainings to certify participants.
Participate in collaborative efforts towards achieving goals as set forth in the Years 1-3 Performance-Based Milestones Chart (subject to change).
Complete a minimum of 15 hours training provided by RAEN (Regional Adult Education Network).