Well Literacy Instructor FT
- Employer
- Temple University
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
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- Arts & Humanities, English As A Second Language
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Description
The WELL Literacy Instructor will provide basic adult education and literacy instruction in a workforce context to participants in the WELL Program at the TU-Center for Community Partnerships (TU-CCP), on main campus and remotely as assigned, within the Philadelphia community. This position will be Reading/Writing and ESL focused, however WELL Literacy instructors are expected to be flexible regarding work hours and instructional content. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to develop curriculum and lesson plans, teach, motivate, and relate positively to adult learners; learn and utilize educational tools, websites, instructional resources and technologies effectively; successfully access and apply PA educational standards for College and Career Readiness (CCRS) and Common Core Standards (CCS); be knowledgeable of Philadelphia Dept. of Education (PDE) instructional guidelines for adult education and literacy. This position reports to the WELL Program Manager.Performs other duties as assigned. Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary. Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future. Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally. For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies. Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region.
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, or related field and at least two years of experience teaching Reading, Writing, and Social Studies or related courses. Knowledgeable of PDE adult education guidelines and PA Common Core and College and Career Readiness standards. Experience working with academically and socially challenged adult populations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required Skills & Abilities:
* Demonstrated instructional experience and ability to teach, motivate and relate positively to adult learners
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact positively with a diverse population of staff, faculty, and students
* Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize educational tools, websites, resources, and instructional technologies effectively
* Demonstrated ability to access and apply PA educational standards for CCRS and CCS
* Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principals, workforce development, and career transitional services
* Demonstrated organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
* Demonstrated ability to operate standard office equipment
* Demonstrated proficiency with Internet, E-mail, GoogleApps, MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
* Demonstrated ability to travel to off-site locations (local & regional) that may not be accessible via public transportationPreffered:
* PA Teaching certification.
* Familiarity with state and local adult education and workforce development policies and resources.
* Familiarity with career readiness and digital literacy instructional resources.This position requires a background check.
This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.
This is a grant funded position.This position is temporarily assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided. For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-reportYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Ritter Annex
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
The WELL Literacy Instructor will provide basic adult education and literacy instruction in a workforce context to participants in the WELL Program at the TU-Center for Community Partnerships (TU-CCP), on main campus and remotely as assigned, within the Philadelphia community. This position will be Reading/Writing and ESL focused, however WELL Literacy instructors are expected to be flexible regarding work hours and instructional content. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to develop curriculum and lesson plans, teach, motivate, and relate positively to adult learners; learn and utilize educational tools, websites, instructional resources and technologies effectively; successfully access and apply PA educational standards for College and Career Readiness (CCRS) and Common Core Standards (CCS); be knowledgeable of Philadelphia Dept. of Education (PDE) instructional guidelines for adult education and literacy. This position reports to the WELL Program Manager.Performs other duties as assigned. Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary. Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future. Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally. For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies. Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region.
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, or related field and at least two years of experience teaching Reading, Writing, and Social Studies or related courses. Knowledgeable of PDE adult education guidelines and PA Common Core and College and Career Readiness standards. Experience working with academically and socially challenged adult populations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required Skills & Abilities:
* Demonstrated instructional experience and ability to teach, motivate and relate positively to adult learners
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact positively with a diverse population of staff, faculty, and students
* Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize educational tools, websites, resources, and instructional technologies effectively
* Demonstrated ability to access and apply PA educational standards for CCRS and CCS
* Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principals, workforce development, and career transitional services
* Demonstrated organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
* Demonstrated ability to operate standard office equipment
* Demonstrated proficiency with Internet, E-mail, GoogleApps, MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
* Demonstrated ability to travel to off-site locations (local & regional) that may not be accessible via public transportationPreffered:
* PA Teaching certification.
* Familiarity with state and local adult education and workforce development policies and resources.
* Familiarity with career readiness and digital literacy instructional resources.This position requires a background check.
This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.
This is a grant funded position.This position is temporarily assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided. For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-reportYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Ritter Annex
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Organization
One of the nation’s top urban public research universities, Temple University is a dynamic workplace in the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant cities. Founded in 1884 as a night school for the working-class men and women of North Philadelphia, for 130 years Temple has retained its core mission of being a beacon of educational opportunity to students of every background, while adding a national and global reputation as a leader in education, research and real-world oriented instruction.
With nearly 39,000 students and 290,000 living alumni, Temple has a major impact on its region and on Philadelphia, the nation’s 5th largest city. One in seven college graduates in the Philadelphia area holds a Temple degree, and the university is the 4th largest provider of professional education in the nation (law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and podiatry). Temple offers 17 schools and colleges, 399 academic degree programs, 17 Division 1 intercollegiate men’s and women’s athletic teams, as well as nine campuses including international campuses in Italy and Rome.
Like the students the university serves, Temple’s approximately 8,000 employees are hardworking, diverse and energized by the vibrant and supportive work environments across the university, all aligned towards advancing the teaching, research and service missions of Temple University.
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