[Sabeswest] Full-time ABE Position

[Kelly, Janet]

Greetings, fellow literacy providers and friends,

Attached and included in the body of this message is a job notice from Read/Write/Now. Interested candidates should check the City of Springfield's website at www.springfieldcityhall.com for application procedure and other details and our website at www.springfieldlibrary.org/rwn for more information about Read/Write/Now. Also, feel free to call me with questions, although applications must go through the city personnel office.

Thanks,

Janet Kelly
Project Manager
Read/Write/Now
Adult Learning Center
204 Boston Road
Springfield, MA  01109
413-263-6839
jkelly at springfieldlibrary.org




Read/Write/Now Adult Learning Center
Pine Point Branch
Springfield City Library
413-263-6839
www.springfieldlibrary.org/rwn

Full-Time Adult Basic Education Instructor

Position involves teaching basic and developing reading and writing skills with two groups of adult learners as well as basic math. Day classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, and evening classes are Tuesday and Thursdays. Mondays are for planning and doing student intakes. All-staff meetings are held monthly and collaborative planning among teachers is encouraged.  
Curriculum is developed based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and program’s own frameworks as well as the interests and goals of the learners.

Informal counseling, setting up and doing intake assessments and class placement, support of volunteer tutors, documenting student progress, record-keeping and helping learners set and meet goals are all aspects of this position.

Desirable Experience & Training:
Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Education 
Experience teaching adults; background in teaching Reading, English as a Second Language, or Special Education considered
Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred but not required

37.5 hour week, includes day and evening classes, four day work week; full benefits package; year-round position; 42 weeks of teaching. Position is contingent on multi-year grant funding from Mass. Dept. of Education.


Please send letter of interest and resume to Springfield City Personnel Dept. Room 18, 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA  01103, Attention: Scott Emerzian or email letter and resume to semerzian at springfieldcityhall.com
Job description is posted on www.springfieldcityhall.com  in employment section.






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