MEP Lead Instructor - Springfield MA Area

Collaborative for Educational Services; Springfield (MA); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Lead Instructor for the Massachusetts Migrant Education Program. The role involves coordinating direct service programming, supporting instructors, and ensuring effective communication with students and families. This part-time position includes remote instruction and home visits, providing opportunities for students to enhance their English skills. Compensation is competitive, with flexible hours based on program needs.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• One year of teaching experience in an informal or formal setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish key learning objectives and plans for student sessions.
• Support instructors in creating a positive environment for students.
• Track and record attendance and participation.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

One year of teaching experience

Job description

Department: Massachusetts Migrant Education Program

Title: Lead Instructor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to:Migrant Programming and Partnership Manager/State Program Director

Purpose: Lead Instructors will assist the Migrant Programming and Partnership Manager with the coordination of direct service programming. This can include supporting other instructors, student/family communication, creating and monitoring case loads, ensuring coordinated service delivery and organizing and delivering materials to instructors.

Essential Functions:

• Establishing key learning objectives and plan for student sessions with individual instructors

• Review and organize materials before sessions

• Support instructors in creating and maintaining a positive and fun environment that is engaging and enjoyable for students

• Track and record attendance and participation in a timely manner

• Communicate directly with assigned families/students if required

• Communicate regularly with assigned supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Access to reliable and insured vehicle

• One year of teaching experience in an informal or formal setting

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)

• Able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) screening

Instructional Setting:

English Language/Life Skills Program- Instructors will provide classes to small groups of students and in some cases individual students. Instruction is almost exclusively remote via Google Meet in evenings and weekends.

Site-based Summer Program- The instructors will engage students in project-based learning while also giving them the opportunity to practice their English skills and communication skills. Lead instructors will facilitate a set daily schedule of activities and lead the other instructors in the day-to-day program.

Summer home-based Program- Instructors will make a series of one to three home visits to individual and small groups of students. They will facilitate fun and creative activities that also provide students with the opportunity to practice their English skills. Visits will range from one to two hours and can take place at the student's home or in a park, library or another public space nearby.

Physical Demands:

• Able to travel to and between site visit locations

• Ability to multi-task and respond to plan alterations with a positive mindset

• Must be able to communicate and converse effectively with youth and adults from multiple backgrounds and cultures in Spanish

Work Conditions:

• Requires working a flexible schedule potentially including evening

• Employees expected to follow CES Workplace Safety Standards

• Frequent independent travel required

Terms of Employment:

• Part-time; 8-40 hours per week

• Weekly hours are dependent on program needs

• Temporary; 8-10 week positions

• Compensation is $35.70/hr

• This position can be held at the same time as the instructor position. Hours worked providing direct instruction will be compensated at the instructor rate of pay of $31.60/hour

CES is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds. Candidates whose backgrounds are well suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve are encouraged to apply.