PT INSTRUCTOR at Restore Education – SAN ANTONIO, Texas

The Instructor (Part-Time) will work closely with Restore Education instructional staff to assist students enrolled in the organizations programs and activities, to ensure that students meet their educational goals as they prepare for the transition to postsecondary. The Instructor (Part-Time) position is part-time and exempt and is accountable to the ESL or HSE Instructional Lead.

Use a variety of instructional methods and techniques in the virtual or in-person classroom, including individual tutoring, to achieve required benchmarks.

Create lesson plans for HSE in English or Spanish that align with the TX AEL Content Standards 2.0 for college and career bound students for in person and online classes.

Assist in planning a program of study that meets the adult learners individual needs, interests, and goals.

Build rapport with students in person/online, initiate conversation with and engage students in tutoring, goal setting, career planning, and other activities to build a positive working relationship.

Maintain contact with students through phone calls, email, and web texting app.

Enter student data such as contact information, case notes, or test results into a database.

Present material in an engaging and effective manner to meet the students needs.

Help other Instructors maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, with minimal socialization of students.

Complete student ITEC plans in a timely manner.

Use effective retention strategies such as relationship building, regular student contact, goal setting activities, etc. so that students persist in the program.

Assist with student registration, orientation, and assessment administration (pre-tests and post-tests), and follow-up as requested by the ESL or HSE Instructional Lead.

Promote students successful completion of class and program and communicate barriers quickly and concisely.

Attend monthly departmental meetings.

Complete required training sessions and annually complete 15 hours minimum professional development courses

Function within the policies and administrative procedures of the organization in addition to state and federal laws.

Accomplish other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Required:

Must have a Bachelors Degree

Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish

3-5 years classroom experience in adult education

Strong ability to tutor in Language Arts and Math, preference given to those who can tutor Social Studies and Science

Prior experience working with adult learners and knowledge of adult learner characteristics

Knowledge of essential office equipment, computers, and remote instruction in web meeting software

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Highly Skilled in interpersonal relationships with students and adults in leadership, management, teaching, counseling and/or other professional positions.

Ability to present an image of professionalism in appearance and attitude.

Ability to develop rapport with students.

Knowledge of how to develop students motivation and how to build their self-efficacy

Knowledge of advising/counseling techniques and procedures.

Ability to organize work, set priorities, coordinate workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information and data gathered from work with students.

Ability to deal with diverse situations and people.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and those contacted in the course of work.

Willingness to learn and assist with career readiness material development

Willingness to learn new things and eagerness to acquire new skills.

Schedule: Flexible and variable including Saturday and not to exceed 30 hours per week at various locations in and around San Antonio and online. Hours are subject to change to ensure deliverables are completed. Course planning time negotiable with direct supervisor.

Estimated Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

*This position is grant funded. Although the grant is expected to end, additional funding might be obtained to extend the grant beyond the end date. If that would occur, your employment under the grant might also be extended. However, all employment is considered at will and may be terminated by you or the agency at any time regardless of the grant's end date.

Must possess a valid Class C Texas Drivers License or obtain a valid Class C Texas Drivers License within thirty (30) days after becoming a resident of the State of Texas.

Physical requirements include visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and walking to perform the essential functions.

Restore Education is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, Restore Education does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is Restore Educations policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of Restore Educations business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.