ESL/GED Educator

We are hiring a Per Diem( 15-19 hours per week), GED/ESL Educator for our Workforce Development department with Catholic Charities of Buffalo to serve our clients in the Buffalo Area.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that offers an array of programs that strive to empower individuals, children and families. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western New York with dozens of programs at 40+ professionally staffed locations. Our programs include comprehensive counseling services for all ages, basic emergency assistance including operating 8 food pantries, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness services, services to older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance and a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues.

JOB SUMMARY: Assess mastery level of English language learners. Prepare course materials, design lessons addressing low-intermediate-advanced levels of English language learners. Track student progress, develop and update individualized educational service strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer and evaluate TABE Test, practice GED Test and BEST Plus to students on a continuing basis to determine individualized level of instruction
• Utilize established methods to assess student's strengths and weaknesses and begin to employ these methods
• Formulate goals and objectives as a result of ongoing student assessment
• Implement an individualized educational plan with appropriate methods of instruction.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
• Learn and utilize program specific data tracking system
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Employment Counselors and partnering agencies
• Assess student's academic areas as they pertain to entrance into college or training program
• Meet quantitative expectations established by program contracts
• Participate in agency trainings, workshops, conferences, continuing education classes
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with the Agency's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your job duties

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 1 year teaching/co-teaching experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reliable Transportation

PREFERRED:

• New York State Teaching Certification
• Experience working with older youth and adult population
• BEST Plus and TABE Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Strong personal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to keep concise records
• A sensitivity to the development stages and well-being of participants
• The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
• Able to accept supervision and work well both independently and in teams
• Excellent problem solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans
• The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours
• The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
• Reliable Transportation

Apply today at: ccwny.applicantpro.com/jobs

Catholic Charities is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.