Full-time Adult ESL Instructor

Adult ESL Instructor (Full-time) Employee Value Proposition We are The Family Place — more than just our name. Here, each employee brings unique skills and qualities that contribute to our collective impact as a community. Our focus is on bringing our mission to life in a way that achieves real, measurable results for those we serve, while offering a professional environment that is supportive and welcoming. Mission The Family Place (TFP) mission is to empower low-income families and to foster the optimal development of their young children through educational and support services. The Family Place Public Charter School (TFPPCS) mission is to improve the literacy and workplace skills of low-income limited English proficient adults in the District of Columbia so that they and their family are self-sustaining, employable, and engaged in their community. Job Summary The Adult ESL Instructor will support diverse classrooms of adult ESL learners, some of whom have low literacy or interrupted education. The position will collaborate with the academic team and report directly to the Chief Academic Officer. Instructional Responsibilities Instruct two three-hour adult ESL classes daily Monday - Thursday. May teach on a split schedule (morning and evening) or afternoon and evening and/or instruct classes in person, hybrid, or online, depending on hiring needs. Develop daily lesson plans with clear objectives that are aligned with the syllabus and post lesson plans on Google Drive. Incorporate CASAS competencies, life skills English, CCRS, and workforce skills into lesson plans and instructional activities. Collaborate with academic team members teaching the same ESL level to plan, organize, coordinate, and share lessons/materials. Incorporate a variety of teaching methods and instructional activities to keep students engaged. Evaluate students' classwork, homework, unit tests, and CASAS results on a timely basis. Hold one-on-one meetings with students throughout the school year to give feedback on academic progress and student goals and make recommendations for student advancement. Identify materials for targeted tutoring and coordinate sessions and next steps with tutors. Use computers and technology resources to supplement instruction. Establish classroom rules for behavior and enforce policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook. Reporting/Administrative Responsibilities Maintain accurate, complete student records in QuickBase in compliance with school policies on attendance, absenteeism, tutoring, and referrals. Record each student's daily attendance and instructional hours. Monitor and follow up on student absences weekly, and refer chronic absences to case management, the CAO, and/or registration. Set up and use Google Classroom to assign and assess classwork and homework. Set up and use a WhatsApp group to communicate with students daily. Proctor CASAS testing sessions throughout the school year. Register, screen, and orient new students during open enrollment. Attend monthly staff and academic team meetings. Participate in peer observations and provide feedback to other instructors. Complete 15 hours of professional development annually to maintain and strengthen professional competence. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications: Must live in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and be able to work in-person B.S. in Education, or a related field M.A. in Adult Education or TESOL highly preferred Minimum three years of experience teaching ESL to adult students Commitment to working with low-income, low literacy immigrant families Ability to collaborate in a team environment with other educators Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Proficiency with Google Classroom, Go Guardian, Zoom, and other educational technology tools Strong digital literacy skills and ability to learn and implement new technology in the classroom Spanish proficiency desired Reports to:

Chief Academic Officer Salary Starting:

$60,237. See TFPPCS Teacher STEP Pay Scale for 26-27 Benefits (for eligible employees): Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401K (retirement match up to 3% of annual salary upon vestin g) Flexible schedule (select positions only) +/- 60 days of paid time off annually (all-inclusive of paid holidays, breaks, vacation, sick, and personal time) Access to pre-tax benefits, including

FSA, Transit, and Parking Accounts Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Hours:

Full-time, Monday-Friday (40 hours/week); split schedules and/or evening hours may be required depending on the position. TFPPCS does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. TFPPCS is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Pay:

From $60,237.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person