ELD Instructor (Part Time)

$49,920 - $56,160/Yr

Boys & Girls Clubs Of America - Redwood City, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Redwood City, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The ELD Instructor is responsible for delivering effective English language development classes to high school students, focusing on academic mentoring and life skills. This part-time role involves working with diverse youth, adapting lesson plans, and fostering a positive learning environment. The instructor will engage with students in grades 9-12, providing guidance and support to enhance their academic success and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage various program spaces with approximately 20 students per staff.
• Provide academic mentoring and homework assistance.
• Lead students through guided enrichment and/or community building activities.
• Create and adapt lesson plans for delivering an English language development class of approximately 15 students.
• Take on a caseload of approximately 15 students and provide them with mentoring services such as one-on-one check-ins, parent check-ins, and teacher connection, as part of the Scholar Success Program.
• Communicate academic progress made as well as areas for improvement to other staff and parents.
• Direct students towards and guide them in how to navigate additional resources as supplemental learning tools in English.
• Look for opportunities to recruit members to increase enrollment and attendance numbers.
• Conduct life skills and team-building activities.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school staff, and BGCP leadership.
• Maintain a positive, safe, productive work environment.
• Participate in supporting special events and field trips.
• Attend training and professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Commitment to BGCP's mission and vision and working with 9th - 12th grade youth.
• Familiarity working with students who attend Title 1 schools.
• Experience building relationships with diverse youth communities and constituents.
• Ability to motivate through positive reinforcement.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible in navigating a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred one year of experience working with 9th - 12th grade youth.
• Spanish fluency is required.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
• Participation in 401(k) retirement plan after ninety days of employment.