Digital Literacy Contractor (1099 Contractor)

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Position: Digital Literacy Contractor

Purpose: Provide temporary digital literacy instruction to adult learners participating in CET workforce development and adult education programs.

Term, Hours, and Compensation

• Temporary contractor engagement for a term of up to one year.
• Anticipated service level: up to 4 hours per week.
• Expected service day: Friday.
• Changes may be arranged by mutual agreement based on program needs and contractor availability.
• Rate: $36.00 per hour.
• Location: On-site at CET.

CET is located at the Conway Center, 4430 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC.

Scope of Services

The Contractor shall:

• Deliver individualized and small-group instruction to participants with varying levels of computer and digital technology experience.
• Provide primary instruction at the introductory level, with intermediate-level content as needed in computer use, email, internet navigation, file management, online safety, virtual learning platforms, job-search tools, and common workplace applications.
• Adapt instruction to participants’ differing literacy levels, learning needs, and accessibility requirements.
• Develop and facilitate practical digital activities connected to career training, online coursework, employment, and workplace readiness.
• Proctor digital literacy assessments in accordance with program procedures and timelines.
• Assess participant progress and provide feedback on digital skill development.
• Communicate with designated program staff regarding instructional outcomes, participant progress, technology needs, and recommendations.

Deliverables

• Digital literacy instruction and demonstrations.
• Individualized and small-group practical technology activities.
• Proctored digital literacy assessments, with completed assessments and related records submitted to program staff as directed.
• Participant progress feedback and instructional recommendations.
• Learning materials and documentation of services performed, as requested.

Equipment and Technology

• CET will provide computers, software, internet access, and instructional space needed to deliver the services described above. Use of outside materials is subject to approval by program staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers, digital tools, and common workplace applications.
• Ability to teach and communicate clearly and patiently with adult learners of varying backgrounds, literacy levels, and technology experience.
• Ability to administer assessments fairly and consistently, following program procedures and maintaining assessment integrity.
• Experience providing digital literacy, adult education, or workforce development training preferred.

Independent Contractor Status

The Contractor is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee of SOME, Inc. The Contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes, licenses, certifications, insurance, and ordinary business expenses related to the services and is not eligible for employee benefits. The Contractor retains control over the professional methods and manner used to perform the contracted services, subject to agreed deliverables, participant safety requirements, applicable law, and generally applicable site policies.

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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