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Adult Education Instructor - Part-time

Friendly House · Phoenix, AZ · Today
On-siteEducation$20–$22/hrPart-time

About the Role

Friendly House, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency located in Phoenix, Arizona whose primary function is to provide a variety of educational and social service programming aimed at addressing the needs of low-income individuals and families, vulnerable populations and diverse communities. Additionally, Friendly House operates a charter school, Academia del Pueblo, with the mission to provide an academic environment which promotes a culture of high expectations to students from diverse cultures. Friendly House was organized in 1920 as the Phoenix Americanization Committee by a group of Phoenix citizens with the assistance of the United States Department of Education. In our 100-year history, the work of Friendly House has resulted in building resilient communities that are helping to spur economic development, stabilize neighborhoods and revitalize our city.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, develop, and deliver student-centered lessons for adult learners in any of the Adult Education programs (components include listening, speaking, reading, math, science, social studies, and writing)
  • Teach based on program's curriculum
  • Administer standardized assessments
  • Monitor educational progress
  • Set and track student goals
  • Maintain attendance records
  • Ensure daily attendance sheets are submitted for recording
  • Assist with Adult Education Department's oversight of program operations including intake, orientation, assessment, and data processes
  • Submit monthly outcomes report including student success and challenge data
  • Analyze data to improve student learning and teacher effectiveness
  • Develop lesson plans aligned with program's standards
  • Monitor students' progress on a regular basis
  • Diagnose, assess, and evaluate students' strengths, functional levels, and readiness to pass exams
  • Aid with progress testing and new student orientation
  • Observe work of teaching staff and recommend teaching techniques and the use of different or new technologies to strengthen instructional skills
  • Assist with registration and follow up communication with students
  • Perform other instruction duties as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education or a related field and/or an Adult Education Teaching Certificate
  • Effectively use electronic communication (e-mail, team collaboration software, etc.)
  • IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, or ability to obtain upon hire
  • 1 year of teaching experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of both)
  • Upon hiring attend any or all training seminars or professional development trainings

Preferred Qualifications

  • TESOL/Adult Education degree; and/or TESOL/Adult Education certification from a state licensing agency
  • 2 years of experience teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) or GED Prep. to adults in a classroom setting
  • Ability to work with various backgrounds to support diverse students

Pay & Schedule

  • Salary Range: $20-22 hourly (based on experience)
  • Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite; 4 days per week, M-TH 5:30PM to 8PM)
  • Employment Type: Part-Time

Work Environment

  • Sit or stand for long periods of time
  • Prospective student walk-ins
  • Diverse community of learners
  • Workspace with desktop, printer/copier, camera, and access to Smartboard

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