English for Teens: Beginner Level Instructor (Temporary Contractor)

English for Teens: Beginner Level Instructor (Temporary Contractor)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Providence Public Library (PPL) is currently seeking an instructor for our English for Teens program. The Beginner Level English for Teens Summer Program Instructor will provide instruction and learning support for English language acquisition to high-school-aged youth who are new to RI and have Beginner level English proficiency. The instructor will collaborate closely with teen services, literacy education staff, and a university student intern to implement a summer learning program meeting the needs of multilingual youth in our community.

The program runs Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, July 7th - 31st. This consists of 30 instructional hours, 30 planning hours, plus 4 training hours at Providence Public Library - 150 Empire St, Providence, RI. The Instructor must be available for all dates and times listed above.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The objective of this position is to fill a gap in services for English Language Learner/multilingual youth enrolled in RI K-12 schools. It provides academic support and mentoring to youth over their summer vacation, better positioning them to start the next school year in September. The program schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings (except for Monday July 6, when the library is closed). During the program period from July 7 -July 30 (four weeks), the instructor will lead 2-hour learning groups for one cohort, four times a week to increase students’ reading and speaking proficiency in English, and support teens in building confidence.

Required qualifications: warm and welcoming approach to communication and building connection with multilingual youth regardless of languages spoken; experience working with English Language Learners/multilingual learners; experience with curriculum planning and implementation. Experience with language learning, and working with diverse populations is strongly preferred. Fluency in another language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, or other) preferred. Must have no record on a RI state background check.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated interest in working with youth ages 12 - 18;
• Thinks creatively and flexibly;
• Has patience, a good work ethic, and a sense of humor;
• Adapts to various situations while maintaining a calm demeanor;
• Ability to help create and maintain a healthy learning environment;
• Open to giving, receiving, and implementing feedback;
• Effective time management skills;
• Effective communication with both PPL staff and students;
• Ability to develop and implement lesson plans and curriculum;
• Experience and cultural competence working with diverse communities;
• Presents a positive image of the library to the community;
• Other responsibilities as required for the success of the program.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Ability to use collaboration tools such as Google Drive;
• Experience teaching ESOL is preferred;
• Experience working with teens is a plus (not required).

COMPENSATION

$25/hr (includes 30 hours class time and 30 hours preparation time, and 4 hours training)

Please submit cover letter and resume by May 4th to:

Sabine Adrian:

Equal Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Providence Public Library are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. PPL is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. PPL will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person