Part-Time English For Speakers of Other Languages Instructor

Arizona Center for Youth Resources; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Call-A-Teen Youth Resources, Inc seeks an Adult Education Instructor to deliver English language instruction aligned with the Arizona ELAA standards, helping learners acquire reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and transition to further education or work.

You will follow ACYR procedures for attendance, enrollment, assessments and classroom management, build engaging lessons, and foster partnerships with community organizations to support student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Adult Education Teaching Certificate and valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Knowledge of adult student characteristics and adult basic education content areas.
• Ability to instruct students in basic technology applications and integrate into instruction.

Responsibilities

• Follow ACYR Adult Education procedures for attendance, student enrollment, assessments, curriculum, and classroom instruction, and management.
• Provide effective classroom management and instruction.
• Develop community partnerships engagement and retention strategies to meet participants' needs.
• Support the vision and direction of ACYR's Administration Team.

Skills

Adult Education

Classroom Instruction

Student Assessment

Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Adult Education Teaching Certificate

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Principal Objectives/Purpose

The ACYR team builds pathways to success through education, skill building and employment opportunities to help youth and young adults reach self-sufficiency. The team plays a crucial role in promoting a culture of positivity, growth mindset, and hospitality by offering high-energy educational activities and services that create a welcoming environment. Every member of the team is charged to build relationships and trust with youth and young adults to maintain relationships that foster them continuing in their planned services. Our team also serves as an integral component with connecting to our community and spreading/demonstrating the mission of ACYR.

Provides instruction, based on the Arizona Adult Education ELAA Standards, to prepare participants to successfully acquire the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to complete the English Language program; and to transition to carer pathways and/or post-secondary education. Provides effective instruction to participants based on the Arizona Adult Education ELAA Teacher Standards.

Key Result Areas/Essential Functions

Follow ACYR Adult Education procedures for attendance, student enrollment, assessments, curriculum, and classroom instruction, and management

Providing effective classroom management and instruction.

Development of community partnerships engage and retention strategies to meet participants needs.

Supporting the vision and direction of ACYR's Administration Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Must have Adult Education Teaching Cert and valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Knowledge of adult student characteristics and adult basic education content areas.
• Ability to instruct students in the use of basic technology applications and integrate into instruction

Background Check

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent. The background check will consist of a reference checks, employment, education, and criminal background search.

ACYR is an at-will employer and any offer of employment with ACYR is contingent upon a successful completion of said background check.

Certification/Licenses/Other Requirements

Valid Arizona Level II Fingerprint Clearance Card. Valid Arizona Driver's License. Requires use of insured personal vehicle for agency business.

Work Environment

ACYR promotes communication, helping, healing and education between ACYR team members and students. We encourage innovation and creativity adopting critical thinking, experimentation and problem-solving skills to help deliver our Mission.

This job description does not list every job responsibility and the employee may be asked to perform other duties as necessary. The incumbent's performance will be based in part on his/her performance of the duties outlined in this job description. This job description is not a contract for employment and the incumbent or ACYR may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, furthermore, ACYR has the right to change this job description at any time.

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent. The background check will consist of a reference checks, employment, education, and criminal background search.

ACYR is an at-will employer and any offer of employment with ACYR is contingent upon a successful completion of said background check.