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Adult Education ESL Instructor (part-time, on-site)

Benton Harbor, MI

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION THAT WILL REQUIRE ON-SITE INSTRUCTION 

 

Join Our Mission to Empower Lives!

Are you passionate about education and looking for a meaningful way to impact underserved communities? As an Adult Education ESL Instructor, you will play a crucial role in transforming lives by helping adults overcome educational barriers and achieve their GED. You will be part of a dynamic team that works together to inspire, motivate, and empower participants to reach their full potential.

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Kinexus Group, recognized as one of the Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.  

THE TEAM:

The Kinexus Academic/Vocational Services team serves to develop and enhance academic and employability skill sets for participants interested in gaining an academic secondary credential and/or entry level employment. Skilled professionals meet participants at their unique skill levels to sharpen the minds of both youth and adults. The Kinexus Academic/Vocational Services team offers services that eliminate barriers to employment while instilling workplace etiquette and industry specific expectations to participants. This team will work in collaboration with both the Business and Talent teams to connect participants to employment opportunities, while ensuring participants complete employability training. 

OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:

Our long-term outcomes for the Adult Education ESL Instructor is to support English Language Learners in their pursuit of obtaining GEDs. The Adult Education ESL Instructor will work closely with the Adult Education Team to identify students who need ESL improvement and provide one-on-one or small group tutoring in all GED learning concepts.  The Adult Education ESL Instructor will enroll and assess students as needed. The Adult Education ESL Instructor will also monitor student progress on our online learning platform as well and assign practice GED tests as well as official GED tests and complete data entry and classroom attendance as needed.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

The Adult Education ESL Instructor is a key player within the Adult Education Team. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

  • Teaching ESL courses using instructional methods toward the adult learner in a one-on-one, small group, and/or classroom setting.
  • Developing lessons and curriculum based on the learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students to increase English language skills.
  • Implement a variety of instructional delivery methods to help students make learning gains.
  • Complete and maintain student attendance, records, and ensure timely data entry in accordance with the MAERS User Manual.
  • Providing assistance and support to learners in the learning lab and by connecting learners to our online learning platform
  • Be motivational and inspiring to learners along their educational journey
  • Ability to stay up-to-date on all documentation for local, state and federal levels.
  • Conducting regular check-ins with learners to support retention efforts.
  • Assisting in the development of academic and other resources to enhance the program and adult learner success.
  • Assisting with participant outreach efforts to attract English Language Learners.
  • Collaborate with the Michigan Works team to co-enroll students in supportive programs and connect them with employment opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in English/language arts, ESL, or bilingual education OR a bachelor’s degree or higher in English, ESL, linguistics, bilingual education, or a closely related degree, and a valid Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification
  • 1+ year of classroom teaching experience.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with literacy programs, testing, and specific needs of adult learners
  • Strong ability to teach literacy skills in both one-on-one to small group instruction
  • Computer skills, experience with online learning platform, Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Familiarity with adult education
  • 3+ years of experience working with alternative education or “at-risk” populations.
  • Experience with adult education practices and computer-based learning.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Language Arts, or a related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

  • 20 Hours Per Week (Flexible between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday-Friday, with 3 scheduled hours every Wednesday 5-8pm)
  • Location: Primarily at the Benton Harbor Service Center, with travel to off-site locations as needed. Mobile site locations to be assigned by Adult Education Manager
  • Flexible & Open   
  • Opportunities for Growth 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: 

  • A robust onboarding program to fully integrate you into the team.
  • Ongoing professional development and training to help you grow in your role.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with other departments to streamline services and maximize resources.
  • Exceptional benefits package, including health, retirement, and mileage reimbursement.
  • The opportunity to be part of a transformational change in Michigan’s education landscape.

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE.   We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important.   It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time. 

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.  

 

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