Part-time Workforce Instructor

*Part-Time Workforce Instructor – Detroit, MI* *About the Organization* Siena Literacy Center, a sponsored institution of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to improve the lives of families in northwest metropolitan Detroit by providing reading, math, English language, and digital literacy programming for adult learners.
We believe that education helps create equity, empowering individuals to reach their potential as parents, wage earners, and community members.
*Position Summary* Under the supervision of the Program Manager and in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Computer Lab Manager, the Part-Time Workforce Instructor will provide adult basic education services to Siena’s adult learners in reading and/or math with the goal of improving their CASAS scores within 40 to 80 hours of instruction.
The instructor will work with learners as a group and oversee their Aztec Foundations online learning modules.
*Primary Responsibilities* * Provide small group instruction in adult basic education math and/or reading (3.
0 to 7.
9 GLE) * Provide instruction on test-taking strategies * Assist and answer questions related to Aztec Foundations online learning modules * Lesson plan for each session * Document progress and share weekly updates with Program Manager *Required Skills and Abilities* * Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail * Experienced in lesson planning and test prep * Ability to adapt and improvise instruction to meet learners’ needs * Willingness to function effectively on a small and fast-paced team * Familiarity with CASAS testing and multiple-choice test-taking skills *Education and Experience* * Bachelor’s degree is required; A degree in education preferred * Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with diverse populations and organizations, required * Experience with classroom teaching or small group tutoring required * Classroom management experience required *Physical Requirements* Frequent sitting and standing *Compensation & Benefits* $23 per hour; schedule negotiable _Siena Literacy Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws_ Job Type: Part-time Pay: $22.
00 - $23.
00 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Flexible schedule * Retirement plan Grade school specialties: * Math * Reading Schedule: * Day shift * No weekends Work setting: * In-person * School Ability to Relocate: * Detroit, MI 48219: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person