WORK FIRST INSTRUCTOR

employment opportunities

ReWA has the following current employment opportunities available:

POSITION TITLE:	Work First Instructor
Department:	Family Support Services
REPORTS TO:	Family Support Services Program Director
STATUS:	Non-exempt Regular Part Time (20 hrs/week)

Design and carry out engaging learning activities for ESL lower-level students; assess student needs; monitor attendance; and track achievement

Adopt, design and implement effective learning activities for lower-level ESL students.
Track student attendance and provide daily attendance reports to the ESL Coordinator.
Conduct post-assessment testing to determine level gains and academic needs
Track student achievement and work closely with employment case managers to promote student employment and placement in higher-level ESL classes.
Maintain a safe, respectful and engaging environment for students.
Assist with training and overseeing volunteer tutors, AmeriCorps members, and work-study and service learning students.
Collaborate with other ESL instructors in ReWA’s education program to organize and engage students in service projects, special training, and field trips
Collaborate with ReWA’s employment and education program staff to foster the development of the students.
Maintain key project documents and communication to support all aspects of learning including periodic reports, students files and updates.
Attend program and staff meetings and training as needed
Other related duties as assigned by program manager and ESL coordinator

BA in education, social work or related field. Teaching certificate preferred.
Two years demonstrated experience in teaching lower-level ESL classes, literacy and phonetics skills, and creating lesson plans
Familiarity with DSHS requirements and employment programs
Highly positive with enthusiastic style capable of motivating students
Ability to work as an effective team member in a multicultural organization
Knowledge of key computer applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be self-starter and dependable with strong problem-solving skills and good judgment
Current WA state driver’s license and auto insurance
Willingness to adhere to established program performance standards requiring productivity, personal responsibility, a client/customer service orientation, and the maintenance of a professional demeanor.