Independent Living Skils (ILS) Instructor

Braille Institute•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Braille Institute of America in building a more inclusive world and transforming the lives of individuals experiencing vision loss. The organization is undertaking a transformative initiative, planning its next century of success by expanding and transforming programs, developing new accessible programs, creating strategic partnerships, and aligning mission, strategy, and resources. Braille Institute is driven by a shared purpose to serve the blind and low vision community, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible culture that values work-life balance and supports well-being. As an instructor, you will empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired through high-quality, accessibility-driven instruction in in-person, hybrid, and virtual environments. You will collaborate with a diverse community of colleagues and participants, creating inclusive learning spaces to build essential skills and confidence. The role offers opportunities to expand instructional expertise, contribute to innovative teaching strategies, and make a lasting impact, working alongside both sighted and visually impaired colleagues.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree (ex/ BA) in a designated field of expertise is required (or may be substituted with one year of teaching experience).
Strong knowledge of the subject matter taught is required.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, no degree required.
Good communication, training, interpersonal, assessment, research, computer, presentation, organizational and time management skills.
The ability to effectively teach visually impaired students in a particular field of expertise is essential.
A valid driver's license and first aid/CPR certificate may be required.

Nice To Haves

Previous online teaching experience is desirable.
May require conversational knowledge of another language.

Responsibilities

Deliver group and one-on-one instruction in assigned subject areas at the center, in community settings, or through virtual platforms.
Implement established curriculum and lesson plans designed to build independent living skills.
Monitor participant performance and maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, and progress.
Prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials, tools, and assistive equipment to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
Support workshops, seminars, and special events for participants, families, caregivers, and community partners.
Assist with the development of instructional materials, videos, and accessible digital resources as directed.
Partner with program leadership to support the creation of accessible content for virtual learning audiences.
Design and facilitate workshops or instructional sessions for Blind and Visually Impaired participants and professionals as assigned.
Provide guidance and support to volunteers assisting in classroom or program activities.
Participate in professional development activities to maintain and expand instructional skills and knowledge of best practices.
Perform additional duties as assigned. Responsibilities may evolve as organizational needs change while maintaining the overall scope of the position.