Adult-education Instructor

About BSP
Building Skills Partnership BSP is an award-winning nonprofit and nationally recognized for its innovative approach to workforce development and immigrant integration.
Founded in 2007, BSP offers programs throughout California, serving Los Angeles, Oakland, Orange County, Palo Alto, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Jose. BSP is a 501(c)3 non-profit and has strong collaborations with SEIU-United Service Workers West, commercial real estate partners, airports, building owners, and community leaders. The organization offers career and education programs that enable workers’ personal and professional success.

Mission
Building Skills Partnership mission is to improve the quality of life for property service workers from low-wage industries and their families by increasing their skills, access to education, and opportunities for career and community advancement.
Position Overview

Temporary Part-time, Adult Education Instructor - Bilingual (Spanish/English) Multilevel ESL: The Multilevel ESL Adult Education Instructor teaches multilevel ESL classes in person to 10-20 adult property service workers (primarily janitors) at work site locations. Multi-level classes may range from beginner low level to beginner intermediate levels. Classes are learner-centered and class sessions are generally held on a weekly basis, with a duration of one to two hours. Curriculum will be provided and some class preparation work is required. The instructor is responsible for completing administrative work in a timely fashion. Administrative duties may include (but are not limited to): maintaining class attendance and/or assessment records, completing timesheets on time, distributing flyers to students about additional educational opportunities, weekly check-ins with class coordinator, and completing other BSP paperwork as necessary. Teaching schedules will vary and may include early mornings, evenings and nights. The class begins ASAP. Pay rate is $39 per instruction hour. This is a part time temporary position- dependent on hours and class availability. This position will not include benefits.

Experience & Education

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
TESOL Certificate OR equivalent teaching experience required.
Spanish conversation skills and/or fluency is required.
M.A. in TESOL/TEFL and / or California Adult Ed Teaching Credential is highly preferred and not required.
Experience:
Minimum one to two years ESL classroom-based instruction to beginner learners.
Instructors must be able to address diverse student needs in a multilevel classroom.
Experience with low-literacy and non-traditional students is a plus.
Experience teaching vocational ESL is also a plus.

Skills & Abilities:
Spanish fluency is required.
Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
Engaging and energetic with an ability to connect with people of other cultures and backgrounds. Exceptional people skills and cultural sensitivity are essential.
Flexibility, strong organization, and attention to detail.
Willingness to work with and incorporate volunteers into the classroom.
Reliable means of transportation and ability to teach in person.
Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to comply with administrative duties in a timely and efficient manner.
As a guideline, BSP adheres to all state and federal laws. BSP enforces a policy mandating all new employees provide proof of vaccination or a religious/ medical exemption. If an employee has an exemption, they will be required to wear a mask and send a negative test to HR during any in person events.