Summary 

 The instructor is responsible for leading assigned Literacy Pittsburgh classes utilizing the Ready and Relevant curriculum and supporting agency priorities. The instructor ensures a high-quality experience for students by providing excellent student instruction and support to advance student learning and goal attainment. 

Essential Functions

Teaching, Learning and Support

• Teach assigned classes in designated locations, in-person and/or via remote instruction.
• Provide support and referrals for students to address barriers and transition needs as related to program participation.
• Arrange for assessment and evaluation of students.

Program Improvement and Compliance

• Actively engage in professional development and on-going training to ensure high-quality teaching that leads to strong student outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and monitor key student performance data, including attendance hours, student assessment scores, learning objectives, student feedback, and outcomes for state and federal compliance, student learning objectives, and overall program improvement.
• Monitor progress and solve problems to ensure program compliance with applicable state, federal, and other grant requirements. 

Teamwork

• Participate with internal agency committees and teams, as well as relevant external partnerships. 
• Follow agency protocols and processes for effective service delivery.
• Show leadership by offering expertise locally and regionally.
• All other duties as assigned by Director of Adult Education.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Experience in teaching adults preferred.
• Flexibility, adaptable to changing needs and schedules.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with, build rapport with, and motivate diverse groups of people to achieve their education and career goals.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Proficiency in workplace digital platforms 
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and public speaking.
• A passion for education and educational programming
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with diverse populations. 
• A team player attitude
• A desire to continually learn and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

 Additional Eligibility Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination
• Act 33/34 clearances
• This position may require the use of a personal vehicle for local travel.

 Work Environment 

• Full-time, some evening work required.
• Hybrid Schedule

 Physical Demands: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires the ability to push, pull, lift & carry up to 40 pounds.