Consultant - Education jobs in Cranston, RI

Agency Description:

The Education Exchange is southern Rhode Island's nonprofit hub for adult learning and workforce development.

Since 1978, the Education Exchange has helped more than 20,000 adults increase their educational levels, earn high school equivalency, improve job skills, and gain access to workplace. Celebrating over 40 Years of Education. For more information visit our website www.edexri.org

Job Summary:

Prepare students for the GED test. Proctor, score, and evaluate diagnostic exam. Differentiate instruction based on ability. Instruction based on the four subjects tested on GED. Classes are hybrid. Instruction happens face to face and online simultaneously. this position takes place in the day Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm. This is position is contingent on funding from the Rhode Island Department of Education.

Responsibilities:

1. Knowledge of expectations and outcomes of RI Department of education funded programs

2. Develop lesson plans including basic skills Science, Math, Social Studies, and Reading through Language Arts

3. Deliver instruction to students online and in person in a manner that maximizes learning in the context of adult roles and application of learning

4. Remain up-to-date on current adult education and workforce trends

5. Conduct on-going student assessment and evaluation with individual students including teacher-made assessments, CASAS assessments, and student self-evaluation

6. Produce student outcomes that are consistent with the requirements of our funder

7. Complete necessary paperwork, including student progress reports, attendance reports, and outcome information as required by agency policy, funding sources and supervisor requests

8. Work with students to effectively integrate the use of technology into instruction in the classroom

9. Provide differentiated instruction to meet individual learning requirements and to support a variety of learning styles and modalities

10. Provide a classroom environment that is conducive to a positive learning experience while promoting positive self-concepts

11. Collaborate with colleagues in reviewing student work

12. Participation in Term Planning & Orientation Session prior to the commencement of Fall term

13. Participation in monthly staff and professional development activities

14. Adhere to agency policies and procedures

15. Other duties as deemed necessary for achieving the objectives of the program

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education

2. At least two years of teaching experience, adult learners is preferred

3. Outstanding oral, written, and technological skills, including proficiency with the use of computers, online learning platforms, Zoom, Google Suite, and with Microsoft Office

4. Sensitivity to different backgrounds and cultures. Bilingual preferred

5. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

6. Knowledge of learning disabilities preferred

7. Effective interpersonal skills to work with students, teachers and administrators including the ability to respect various points of view

8. Awareness of the scope of the Education Exchange programs and services

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Bilingual: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wakefield, RI 02879