What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Teachers for Adult Education Classes (part-time or substitutes) position at City of Cambridge, MA?
The Community Learning Center (CLC) empowers a diverse community of adult learners to transform their lives and realize their potential through education, skills development, and community participation. Students are predominantly low-income Cambridge residents; come from a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and racial backgrounds; and are currently enrolled in English or Adult Basic Education or training.
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We are looking for Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math Teachers who will:
- Dynamically teach ABE Math class (NRS Levels 1-2/GLE 0-2.9 through NRS Level 6/GLE 9-12, depending on interest) to adult learners, whether in person, hybrid, or online, depending on program needs.
- Provide scaffolded, explicit instruction, practice, and assessment to help students achieve educational and personal goals.
- Work as a team with other teachers and staff to develop materials, lessons, and share best practices.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve our services.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience teaching math.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of methods and materials used in math instruction.
- Sensitivity to the needs of the adult learner population.
- A commitment to racial equity and a desire to understand and interrupt systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
- The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
PREFERRED: You will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Strong math background.
- Experience teaching adults in a community-based setting
- Experience with remote instruction, digital literacy, and distance learning
- Familiarity with the College and Career Readiness Standards
- Experience with HiSET test preparation
- A passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and learning new things
- Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office and classroom environment with air conditioning and fluorescent lighting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job requires evening work. There is extensive computer use. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve - one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.