Job title: SPANISH DIGITAL LITERACY AND ESL INSTRUCTOR
Company: JobTrain
Job description: About JobTrain
JobTrain is a nonprofit organization on the move. We are delivering best-in-class outcomes and increasing our reach by expanding regionally. We have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.”
Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we now serve those needing job training or other services that will advance their economic mobility at one of our Bay Area career or training centers. We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. As a result, we deliver some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.
We are growing, and we need your help!
About the Department and Role
The Skills Instructor/Case Manager position is integral to our community-based programming success and JobTrain’s more than 58 years of continuous expansion. This role is essential to reaching communities who need our programs and services on their path through economic mobility as they strive for economic freedom. In addition, this position has shared responsibility for continuing to keep JobTrain on the cutting edge of workforce development in California and nationwide. This role requires bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish.
Position Descriptions
Digital Literacy Instruction: The Instructor develops training and reference materials for and delivers in-person and remote instruction to Learners on fundamental basic computer skills (including Microsoft Windows, Google Apps, Navigating the Internet, social media, and other online meeting and communication tools). The position requires a dynamic and energetic candidate passionate about teaching adult learners, including those with limited IT skills and barriers to employment, and developing and delivering in-person, video-based, recorded, and printed training in both English and Spanish.
ESL Instruction: The Instructor must be familiar with various teaching methodologies and be patient in their approach. The Instructor develops training and reference materials for and delivery in-person and at remote instruction. The Instructor works with English Learners to increase their proficiency with comprehension, written and spoken English. Instruction involves using pictures, demonstrations, repetition, and role play. The Instructor must be able to assign project topics to Learners and assess their performance. Good analytical skills will be required in evaluating Learner progress. In addition, the Instructor must have an excellent command of the English language and a demonstrated level of patience.
Case Management: The Employment Case Manager advises and coaches Learners in developing their employment and economic mobility plans. Responsibilities include developing long and short-term strategies and solutions; meeting the learners where they are; identifying and understanding the Learners’ needs; and working with them to develop solutions to address their issues and needs. In addition, the Case Manager develops a plan and milestones for Learners to keep them on track and motivated to continue their skills development while working towards their goals.
Class instruction and support activities: This position is based at our Menlo Park headquarters Monday – Friday. Instruction is online for remote learning. Some labs, office hours, and employment case management services may require in-person meetings at community locations.
Responsibilities:
• Follow the Technology Standards & Curriculum to ensure coursework supports acquiring basic skills.
• Collaborate with curriculum developers and other instructors to develop lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the skills development of the Learners.
• Design authentic learning experiences that develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be effective in today’s work environment.
• Assess Learners’ progress and performances and maintain accurate progress and attendance records.
• Refer Learners to advanced classes, Academic Center for skills upgrade classes, career pathway training, and/or community college for additional support.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or Learner groups involved.
• Facilitate and teach workshops and computer classes in computer and internet fundamentals, specific computer applications, and accessing and understanding specific computer functions.
• Provide one-on-one digital literacy support for participants in person, online, and through laborato
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