Teacher of ESOL Level 2 – United South End Settlements – Boston, MA

United South End Settlements

United South End Settlements (USES) builds upon its history as one of the long-standing settlement houses to provide holistic and integrated services to children, teens, adults, and seniors through programs in art, education, technology, and social services. USES is committed to its motto of “neighbors helping neighbors” and works with its neighbors to be the living room of the community. Our extended family is an integrated team of participants, staff, volunteers, community leaders, and business partners. USES operates in three locations in the South End – Harriet Tubman House, South End House, the Children’s Art Centre – and Camp Hale on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. To learn more, please visit our website at www.uses.org.

ESOL Level 2 Teacher – Part-time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director of Workforce Readiness, the ESOL level 2 Teacher provides English language instruction in our Workforce Readiness Department. The Teacher is responsible for creating lesson plans, assessing students’ progress, developing Individual Learning Plans, and collecting and reporting of required data.

This is a part-time, 23 hours (including prep-time) per week, position September-June, 2016. Classes meet Tuesday- Friday from 9:15a.m.-1:15 p.m. Meeting and professional development hours are included in the total hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree required. Masters degree in TESOL, Education or other relevant field strongly preferred
A minimum of three years teaching, preferably in a Department of Education funded adult basic education program
High level of cultural awareness and commitment to working with students to overcome barriers to success
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated skills in curriculum development and implementation
Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
Experienced in completing data reporting and administrative tasks accurately
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer)
Knowledge of SMARTT database preferred
Ability and willingness to learn required
Understanding the WIOA requirements
Best Plus and TABE E certified preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching ESOL Level 2

Teach language skills to limited English-speaking adults.
Develop and implement the ESOL college and career readiness curriculum, placement tests, lesson plans, teaching materials, and individual learning plans (ILPs) to aid students in developing skills and confidence in using oral and written English
Integrate computer-aided instruction into lessons as appropriate
Compile and submit lesson plans integrating MA DESE, CCRSAE and WIOA requirements into the curriculum frameworks
Help to set students’ college and career readiness goals
Monitor and assess students’ academic, college and career readiness progress on a regular basis, informing Director of Workforce Readiness and/or Educational Advisor and College and Career Readiness Advisor/Job Placement Specialist of changes in participants’ status

Student Support, Administrative and Team Responsibilities

Work closely with Career Advisor/Job Placement Specialist to assist students in obtaining employment and/or enrollment in secondary education/training programs
Assist with outreach, recruitment, assessment, and placement of students as needed
Administer and score placement tests as needed
Provide guidance and support to volunteer tutors and student interns as needed
Pursue professional development opportunities for professional growth
Participate in team meetings, trainings and other meetings as requested
Actively participate in assessing, planning and improving program to meet participants’ needs
Collect data and maintain required files, records and databases
Complete other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without accommodation)

Must be able to finger, feel, talk, hear, and be capable of repetitive motion
Position requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly
Work requires close visual acuity
Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

How to apply

To apply, please email resume and cover letterto: humanresources@uses.org

In the subject line, please specify the position to which you are applying.

No phone calls, please.

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