Bridge Adult Basic Educator Instructor (PACE)
Job Description
Job Description
Lead with Good Purpose
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. If you’re a life long learner who loves guiding others in their career journey and believes in the power and potential of people, we want to hear from you!
We’re on the hunt for our next Adult Basic Education Instructor. This individual is responsible for creating simple, engaging lessons to help adults improve various job skills. As a champion of technology, the Basic Education Instructor will use technology to keep learning fun and track how students grow over time. Finally, this individual will work closely with other staff to support students as they progress towards careers and self-sufficiency.
The Awesome Things You’ll Do
- Develop contextualized curriculum and lessons plans for adult basic education (ABE) classes with a focus on literacy and numeracy acquisition to support occupational instruction.
- Integrates computer-aided instruction into lessons as appropriate
- Prepare lessons and enhancement activities to address participants’ skill development in all subject areas focusing on numeracy and literacy acquisition.
- Prepare classroom reports monitoring student’s progress, areas of improvement, graduation rate (including certifications), and placement rate (sector, wage, and upward mobility).
- Identifies and assesses goals for self-sufficiency.
- Work with the program’s case managers for those requiring additional assistance.
- Prepare classroom reports monitoring students’ progress and areas needing improvement.
- Keep a running track of participants (both current and past graduates) via student progress reports.
- Handle other tasks as assigned by management
Our Must Haves
- B.A. or equivalent experience teaching basic education to adults
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of computer applications
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented person
- Experience with multi-level classroom instruction
- Must be energetic and creative with ability to establish and maintain student/teacher relationships
- Must be a team player with good work ethic
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize demands
- Ability to present classroom lessons/curriculum in a multi-media format.
- Proven ability to work with diverse populations
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including active and reflective listening, motivational interviewing, authentic communication, and conflict resolution
- Highly effective problem-solving and follow up skills
- Ability to focus deadlines and details
- Excellent networking skills
- Record-keeping, case noting, HIPAA compliance, and maintaining confidentiality
What We Offer
- Proposed hiring range of $44,000 to $46,000
- Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
- Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
- Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
- Retirement matching programs and contributions
- Transit and commuter benefits
You bring the Good in Goodwill
We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you!
If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to humanresources@goodwillny.org