Adult Basic Education Instructor

GREENFIELD Adult Basic Education Instructor The Literacy Project is

seeking an Instructor for our Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High

School Equivalency classes in Greenfield, MA. The Instructor will also

serve as the Education and Career Advisor for the students enrolled in

their classes. The Instructor is responsible for planning and teaching

classes to adults (and young adults, 16 and older) in basic skills and

high school equivalency. Classes prepare students with varying literacy

levels for all aspects of the high school equivalency exam (GED or

HiSET), including reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and

digital literacy. The Instructor uses evidence-based instructional

methods, incorporates strategies from the science of reading, and builds

the curriculum around students\' interests and goals, varying the

content to maximize student engagement. This position also provides

education and career advising to the students enrolled in their classes.

The Advisor helps to ensure that all students have the holistic,

wrap-around support they need to make progress towards their education

and career goals. The Advisor helps students set and meet goals, locate

and access social services, explore career options, and enroll in post

secondary education and training. The Advisor works collaboratively with

other TLP staff, as well as staff at other human service agencies, to

ensure that students are accessing the resources and support they need

To Succeed. Additional Responsibilities Include Recordkeeping, Classroom

and site maintenance, site planning, and attendance at all mandatory

organizational meetings and trainings. The Instructor/Advisor

participates in The Literacy Project\'s monthly staff meetings, weekly

case management and planning meetings, and on-going professional

development opportunities. A minimum of a Bachelor\'s Degree is

Required. Desired Qualifications Include Demonstrated Knowledge And

experience teaching ABE-level curriculum to under-educated adults and

youth, and newcomer and immigrant populations, using a student-centered

approach. Experience with lesson planning and curriculum development,

evidence-based reading instruction, the science of reading, learning

differences and disabilities, and computer literacy is strongly desired.

Successful applicants will have exceptional interpersonal and

communication skills, a strong commitment to the agency\'s mission, a

love of learning, and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team

environment. A successful background screening/CORI is required for this

position. The Literacy Project is an EOE/ADA employer. We welcome

candidates with a wide diversity of backgrounds and experiences. If

interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to

the Executive Director Colleen Kucinski at jobs@literacyproject.org.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.