Job Description

ABOUT THE CITY:

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that people of different ethnic, racial, religious, national, and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our city's diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve. The city is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. We seek to hire, develop, and advance individuals who value antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and are committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) creates and coordinates services that enhance the quality of life for Cambridge residents. Driven by the needs of residents, DHSP's extensive services and programs touch almost every sector in the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers.

ABOUT THE DIVISION:

The Community Learning Center (CLC) empowers a diverse community of adult learners to transform their lives and realize their potential through education, skills development, and community participation. Students are predominantly low-income Cambridge residents; come from a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and racial backgrounds; and are currently enrolled in English or Adult Basic Education classes or training.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The CLC's Part-time ABE Reading teachers are responsible for teaching classes, writing lesson plans, developing instructional materials, providing ongoing assessment of students, reviewing goals and achievements with students, and maintaining records of student participation and progress. They may serve on a team, and they may serve as part-time representatives to staff and department meetings.

We are looking for a committed individual who will flourish in these roles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for Adult Education Reading Teachers who will:

• Dynamically teach Reading classes (NRS Levels 1-2/GLE 0-2.9 through NRS Level 6/GLE 9-12, depending on interest and experience) to adult learners, whether in person, hybrid, or online, depending on program needs
• Provide scaffolded, explicit instruction, practice, and assessment to help students achieve educational and personal goals.
• Work as a team with other teachers and staff to develop materials, lessons, and share best practices.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve our services.

We are looking for Adult Education HiSET Test Prep Teachers who will:

• Dynamically teach online HiSET Test Prep classes to adult learners, including test taking strategies, strategic reading, study skills, test format.
• Manage student participation in an online HiSET Test Prep program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience teaching reading and/or writing.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in reading instruction.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the adult learner population.
• A commitment to racial equity and a desire to understand and interrupt systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
• The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching adults in a community-based setting.
• Familiarity with the College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Experience with HiSET test preparation.
• A passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and learning new things.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND ACCOMODATIONS:

• General office and classroom environment with air conditioning and fluorescent lighting; work to be performed mainly onsite (some remote work options).
• Job requires computer use. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Be comfortable to work primarily in a standard office environment with moderate noise level, telephones, personal computers, printers, and other office equipment.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

OF BENEFITS:

• Sick leave eligible
• City employee commuter benefits (Bluebikes membership, EZRide Shuttle membership)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter