English Language Acquisition for Adult Instructor

About This Role

Instruct adult learners in English Language Acquisition, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Prepare participants for career pathways and post-secondary education while promoting a positive and welcoming learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on Arizona Adult Education ELAA Standards to prepare participants for English language proficiency
• Transition participants to career pathways and/or post-secondary education
• Follow ACYR Adult Education procedures for attendance, enrollment, assessments, curriculum, and classroom management
• Participate in TABE and CLAS-E training and progress/exit test students at appropriate intervals
• Report all TABE data to Data Entry Specialist and Data and Student Service Coordinator
• Keep accurate daily attendance and submit weekly to Data Entry Specialist and monthly sign-in sheets
• Add appropriate resources to ACYR curriculum and share with staff
• Use calendar, task, and other accountability tools to create efficiencies and manage meetings
• Create lessons complying with ADE Standards and leading to academic progress for participants
• Connect students to leadership opportunities (Ambassador training for AALL)
• Set SMART goals with students and integrate them into ongoing class activities
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities and Professional Development as directed for ABE Program or ACYR
• Contact students who have stopped attending class and attempt to re-engage
• Recruit for potential participants and follow up with exited students
• Ensure participants are connected to appropriate community support
• Collaborate with other ACYR program managers for work trainings and job opportunities
• Attend all ABE Program meetings and engage in activities/events to support ACYR's vision and mission
• Participate in and request professional development training
• Engage in appropriate ACYR social media activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Adult Education Teaching Cert
• 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
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships
• Bilingual/Bicultural (preferably Spanish)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to consistently display a positive attitude and provide high quality, effective customer service
• Ability to form strong connections with people and have understanding/compassion for low-income families
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Requires use of insured personal vehicle for agency business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience teaching/working with adult learners is a must

Nice to Have

• Experience working with opportunity youth at a nonprofit organization, in an educational setting or classroom
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations and local community resources

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