Comprehensive Community Action Program Hiring for Adult Education Teacher Job at Cranston, RI Full Time

Adult Education Teacher
Cranston, RI
Description

WE ARE HIRING….

CCAP Mission Statement – To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

Adult Education Teacher

Job Summary:

Teacher is responsible for using GED curriculum and assessments to help students obtain their high school equivalency diplomas. Teacher is expected to plan and implement individualized lessons for youth/students based on performance data. Provide purposeful instruction for youth ages 16 – 24 years old.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervise a classroom

• Develop and maintain individual lesson plans for each student
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment and standards of behavior
• Utilize technology, online learning platforms and digital tools to enhance student engagement and learning including exemplary knowledge of Google G Suite and Google classroom platforms
• Adapt and differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs
• Maintain strong relationships with students, contacting them as needed with the intent to promote persistence and retention
• Participate in mandated monthly Professional Development training related to adult basic education through RIDE and CCAP
• Implement comprehensive GED lessons around (4) test subjects: Reading, Math, Social Studies and Science.
• Administer and utilize CASAS assessments and data
• Analyze data to inform instruction and create an individualized learning experience for students
• Teaching to enhance students learning and development using CCR standards and NRS performance standards and outcomes framework
• Collaborate with supervisor to evaluate and provide necessary information/data
• Utilize the program’s curriculum framework to guide instruction, implement curriculum, and incorporate standards
• Other duties as assigned

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to work with populations that often fall within the opportunity gap, thus requiring more intentional and comprehensive support
• High energy level, flexible, adaptable to change
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
• Work well independently and as a team member
• Willing to engage in self-evaluation and establish goals for professional development
• Respect for the confidentiality of agency and client information

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Education or related field
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• Must Pass BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) and fingerprints
• Must have CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System)
• Excellent use of technology including Google suite and classroom tools
• Expertise in adolescent development
• Knowledge of andragogical practices and/or willingness to learn more about them
• Organizational skills
• Behavior management techniques
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Annual TB test
• Valid Driver’s license and proof of liability insurance and transportation
• Knowledge First Aid/CPR

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The environment is the targeted community and clinical business office environment. Significant exposure to blood borne pathogens, respiratory diseases and other infectious diseases, and other biohazardous material requiring universal standard precautions. Transportation is necessary at times. Must follow all CCAP Environment of Care and Infection Control Policies.

CCAP is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and 12 paid holidays for all full-time and some benefits are included for part-time employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cranston, RI 02910: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Adult education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location