[Sabeswest] Postion Opening

[RuthEllen Holland]

THE LITERACY PROJECT

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POSITION AVAILABLE FOR 



SITE DIRECTOR, 

NORTH QUABBIN ADULT LEARNING CENTER

 

The Literacy Project is seeking a Site Director for our Orange site.  The position is full-time, with an annual salary of $32,868 and excellent benefits.  The position involves managing the overall operation of the site and teaching classes to adult learners ages 16 and older.  The start date is targeted for August 28, 2006.

 

The site director is responsible for the overall operation of the learning center, and for creating a learning environment that fosters student involvement.  Specific responsibilities include:

  a.. Teaching reading, writing, math and computer skills at the ABE beginning, intermediate and GED levels, 12-14 hours per week
  b.. Outreach and recruitment
  c.. Administration of DOE requirements and SMARTT reporting mandates
  d.. Site budgeting 
  e.. Supervising site staff, interns and volunteers
  f.. Participation in TLP staff meetings and staff development opportunities
 

Qualifications include: experience teaching ABE utilizing a student-centered and whole language approach; community organizing and working with collaborations; basic computer literacy; supervising staff; working with diverse populations; curriculum development; and program/grants management and administration.  Experience working with teens and/or with young mothers a plus.

 

The Literacy Project (TLP) is a non-profit, community-based organization offering adult basic education and GED preparation services at our classroom sites in Amherst, Greenfield, Northampton, Orange and Ware, and through our Distance Learning Program.   Additionally, we provide adult education services to Even Start Family Literacy programs in Greenfield, Northampton and Orange.  The agency incorporates community development, civic participation, health, computer technology, and arts/culture in its teaching.  TLP’s philosophy is based in an empowerment model that is learner-centered and participatory.

 

Resume screening will begin on Monday, July 31, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

Executive Director

The Literacy Project Admin.Office

15 Bank Row, Suite C

Greenfield, MA 01301

 

Or to: info at literacyproject.org

 

Substitute Teacher opportunities are also available, at all five sites.

 

In accordance with TLP policy, a background screening, including a CORI, is required.

 

The Literacy Project is an EOE/ADA employer.

We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.
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