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AmeriCorps ESL/Family Literacy Instructor
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Center of West Michigan
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The Literacy Center of West Michigan is seeking highly-effective instructors to help parents in area schools learn English and develop strategies to support their children’s literacy. The ideal candidates for this full-time teaching position will be detailed-oriented, knowledgeable of effective teaching strategies, and autonomous. This position requires the selected candidates to be screened and approved through the national AmeriCorps program.
Qualifications- College degree, some coursework in education, English as a Second Language (ESL), or Linguistics highly preferred.
- Preference is given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish.
- Excellent control of the English language and ability to think analytically about language.
- Experience teaching English Language Learners (ELL).
- Interest in family and children’s literacy issues.
- Strong relationship-building skills to develop partnerships with school staff and other agencies.
- Ability to meet weekly and monthly deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate with coworkers in a close environment, yet able to display independent decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to use technology for word processing, email and calendaring.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and personal transportation.
- Schedule flexibility for required day and evening responsibilities.
- Teach adult ELL classes to parents in Grand Rapids Public Schools and Godwin Heights Public Schools on-site at the schools.
- Develop contextualized lesson plans and activities that address learner goals and needs based on the pre-determined curriculum.
- Execute components of the Family Literacy model, including weekly parenting discussions.
- Attend school events to promote the program and recruit potential learners.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance and testing records.
- Submit required data and reports by specified deadlines.
- Be supportive presence in school a few hours a week
- Prepare individualized lesson plans and tutor 1 learners one-on-one, weekly
- Collaboratively plan, coordinate, and execute monthly literacy events for the learners and their children.
- Work closely with school staff to build relationships and promote program including attending Community School Leadership Team meetings.
- Attend AmeriCorps and Family Literacy Program team meetings at the Literacy Center of West Michigan.
- Publicize the Literacy Center of West Michigan in the community.
- Participate in periodic AmeriCorps events to promote civic engagement.
- Collaboratively plan service project events for National Days of Service.
- Must pass local, state, and national FBI background and sex offender registry check.
- Must be U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States.
- Full-time (35-40 hours per week) with little time off during required service period.
- Day and evening hours necessary, with some weekend hours required.
- An Education Award of $5,920 will be available at the end of service period to members who fulfill service-hour requirements.
- Basic health insurance, childcare benefits, and loan forbearance may be provided for those who qualify.
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About Literacy Center of West Michigan
Location:
1120 Monroe Ave NW Ste 240, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Mission Statement
"Bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy."
Description
The Literacy Center of West Michigan's Adult Tutoring Program offers a valuable service to community members wishing to improve their reading and language skills. We pair volunteer tutors with adult learners in Kent County, and support those pairs as they meet one time per week (for two hours) at a location and time of their choice.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1120 Monroe Ave NWSte 240Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI 49503
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2018
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Tutoring
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year, 35 hours/wk