Job Description
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is hiring a teacher to support an unprecedented educational initiative that will address critical workforce challenges in the state's largest city. Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. This role focuses heavily on English Learning. The English Learner (EL) Instructor implements and develops curriculum that supports the success of Excel Center EL students. The instructor facilitates learning for EL students attending The Excel Center by meeting students where they are and using a student-centered approach effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the student's needs. Strategies include but are not limited to direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, self-paced lessons, and online learning environments. The EL position works with the instructional team in meeting educational goals and adhering to the Kentucky State Standards as well as continuously improving curriculum and instruction. If your goal is to develop in new ways and serve an amazing mission, the Teacher position is for you.
The school - better known as an Excel Center - provides a tuition free opportunity for Kentuckians 18 years of age and older who have dropped out of high school to earn a diploma in a unique environment that caters to the life demands they now face as adults. To help its adult students succeed in earning their diplomas, the Excel Center features: flexible 8-week class schedules, free on-site childcare, transportation assistance, industry-recognized certification options, and career coaches who help graduates transition into college or meaningful careers.
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Essential Duties and Tasks: - Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Build lessons around student needs including online learning tools and content.
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; Be accountable for student mastery of Kentucky Academic State Standards.
- Track and analyze classroom data; Use attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.
- Focus constantly on student learning; Think critically and strategically to respond to specific student learning needs across ability levels.
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation
- Work with coaches and leadership staff to support students' progress towards graduation and post-secondary planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in subject specialty.
- A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience post-licensing, preferred.
- Current Kentucky Teaching certificate in subject specialty required.
- Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or in adult education setting highly
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, highly preferred.
- Must have proficient verbal and written skills appropriate for a professional environment, ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction.
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; Be accountable for student mastery of Kentucky Academic State Standards.
Physical Demands: - This job may have physical requirements that are considered sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity and occasional lifting to 15 pounds.
- Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is occasionally required.
Benefits: - 403(b) Plan
- Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Flexible schedule
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Goodwill Kentucky
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