CCR Instructor

Literacy-Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Literacy Pittsburgh is seeking a CCR Instructor to lead adult education classes in Pittsburgh, delivering language arts, social studies, science and math in person or remotely. The role focuses on GED preparation and advancing student learning toward goals, with full-time exempt status.

The instructor will develop standards-aligned lesson plans, collect student data for reporting, and collaborate with the team to support program priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience teaching adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in language arts, social studies, science and math to GED preparatory students.
• Provide support and referrals to address barriers and facilitate program participation.
• Assess and evaluate students and maintain required documentation.
• Create standards-aligned lesson plans and save materials in a central folder.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Cultural awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Experience teaching adults preferred

Job description

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CCR Instructor

Full Time Professional Pittsburgh, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1085

Salary Range: $41,000.00 To $43,768.00 Annually

Summary

The instructor is responsible for leading assigned Literacy Pittsburgh classes in language arts, social studies, science, and math to prepare students for the GED and other student goals. The instructor will utilize Literacy Pittsburgh’s Ready and Relevant curriculum and support agency priorities. The instructor ensures a high-quality experience for students by providing excellent student instruction and support to advance student learning and goal attainment. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Essential Functions

Teaching, Learning and Support

• Teach assigned classes in designated locations, in-person and/or via remote instruction.
• Provide support and referrals for students to address barriers and transition needs, as related to program participation.
• Arrange for assessment and evaluation of students.
• Creating standards-aligned lesson plans and related materials for all assigned class sessions, saving all required documentation into a centrally accessible folder.

Program Improvement and Compliance

• Actively engage in professional development and on-going training to ensure high-quality teaching that leads to strong student outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and monitor key student performance data, including attendance hours, student assessment scores, learning objectives, student feedback, and outcomes for state and federal compliance, student learning objectives, and overall program improvement.
• Monitor progress and solve problems to ensure program compliance with applicable state, federal, and other grant requirements.

Teamwork

• Participate with internal agency committees and teams, as well as relevant external partnerships.
• Follow agency protocols and processes for effective service delivery.
• Show leadership by offering expertise locally and regionally.
• All other duties as assigned by Director of Adult Education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Experience in teaching adults preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to cultivate and work toward a shared organizational vision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and proven ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated alignment to Literacy Pittsburgh’s core values*
• Track record of utilizing effective processes to produce high quality and timely work products.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs.

Hours

Full-time

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Act 33/34 clearances
• Full-time, some evening work required.
• This position requires use of personal vehicle for local travel.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires the ability to lift, pull and push up to 40 pounds.

*Literacy Pittsburgh’s Core Values

• We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to gain experience in a place where their strengths are celebrated.
• We respect all people and their ability to shape their own lives.
• We have a duty to earn the trust of everyone we work with.
• Our collective well-being depends on welcoming diverse cultures and perspectives.
• As a leader, we embrace the responsibility to innovate, model best practices and grow.