Note: This position is based in Scranton, PA and requires candidates to work on-site.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Education, the ESL (English as a Second Language) Instructor develops and teaches Family Literacy classes in an ESL-context. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching English language learners and supporting family literacy development. This position involves working with caregivers to strengthen their English skills, providing parenting education, and conducting interactive literacy activities with the adults and children.

The ESL Instructor works 40 hours per week; two 12:00-8:00pm days and three 9:00-5:00pm days.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that integrate Adult Education, Parenting Education, and Interactive Literacy Activities into a unified family literacy model.
• Develop curriculum and instructional materials that are culturally responsive.
• Utilize various teaching methods and strategies to accommodate different learning styles and proficiency levels.
• Administer pre- and post-test assessments, tracking when students are ready for new assessments and reviewing results with students.
• Coordinate tutoring with the volunteer coordinator for students requiring additional support.
• Administer childhood assessments for pre-school children in the program; work with elementary school staff to receive assessments for school-age children in the program.
• Participate in the Family Literacy Program Improvement Team (PIT) meeting and regular teachers meeting to review program compliance and success.
• Promptly and accurately record client service and assessment information in ClientTrack, running reports to follow student progress towards goals.
• Participate in department events to build community pride.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong communication skills (both verbally and in writing), public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach English language learners.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to different situations in order to meet the needs of the families.
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate ideas.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and other common applications.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Bachelor degree is required.
• Experience working with English language learners is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 is preferred.

Benefits:

• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Holidays (11)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Salary Deferral
• 401(k) 5% Company Contribution
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Free Child Care Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

UNC of NEPA is equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.