Adult Basic Ed Literacy Assistant - Data Support - 23195

Sylvania; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 26,050 - 35,197; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania Adult Education Center in Columbia Heights, MN, is seeking an Adult Basic Ed Literacy Assistant - Data Support. Part-time, 12 months, 8-hour days with a Mon/Wed split schedule. The role supports multilingual adult learners and coordinates ESL intake, testing, and distance-learning navigation.

The position emphasizes teamwork with teachers and intake staff, administering standardized tests, and providing training and support to students engaging with online platforms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelors degree preferred. Experience with ESL learners preferred.
• Experience working with adults in ABE/ESL programs preferred.
• Comfort with technology (including Excel/Google Sheets).
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ESL intake registration/placement and progress testing (in person and online).
• Assist in orienting students to distance learning platforms and support usage of the programs.
• Communicate with staff and work closely with teachers and intake/assessment staff.
• Assist with administering CASAS, BEST PLUS, and TABE tests. Training provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ESL Experience

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Adult Basic Ed Literacy Assistant - Data Support

Location: Adult Education Center - Columbia Heights/Fridley, 4111 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights

Part-Time 12 months/ 133 days / 8 hrs day

Schedule: MONDAY - WEDNESDAY (Mon and Wed split shifts AM and PM)

Duties:

Conduct ESL intake registration/placement and progress testing (in person and online) for incoming multilingual adult learners of English. Assist in orienting students to distance learning platforms and supporting students' use of the programs. Communicate with staff, work closely with teachers and intake/assessment staff. Assist with administering the standardized tests of CASAS, BEST PLUS, and TABE. Training will be provided. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to be flexible and function well in an environment that is busy and features an ethnically and culturally diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree preferred. Experience with ESL learners preferred. Experience working with adults in an ABE/ESL academic program preferred. High comfort level in using technology (including excel/google sheets) preferred. Bilingual skills a plus.

Rate of pay:

$18.91/hr to $25.55/hr

View additional terms and benefits here.

Start Date:

ASAP after closing.

Additional information, call Kathleen at 612-518-3275.