Lead digital skills classes using Ready and Relevant, Northstar, and Microsoft Office Specialist curricula to advance student learning. Monitor student performance data and ensure program compliance with state and federal grant requirements.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field with proficiency in workplace digital platforms and video conferencing tools. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to obtain Act 33/34 clearances.
The Digital Skills Instructor is responsible for leading Literacy Pittsburgh digital skills classes as assigned utilizing Ready and Relevant Curriculum, including Northstar and Microsoft Office Specialist curricula, and working in support of agency priorities. The Digital Skills Instructor ensures a high-quality experience for students by providing excellent student instruction and support to advance student learning and goal attainment. This is an exempt full time position. You could be teaching in Allegheny, Beaver, Washington and Greene counties.
Provide support and referrals for students to address learning barriers and training, work, and education transition needs related to program participation.
Arrange for assessment and evaluation of students.
Program Improvement and Compliance
Actively engage in professional development and on-going training to ensure high-quality teaching that leads to strong student outcomes.
Collect, analyze and monitor key student performance data, including attendance hours, student assessment scores, learning objectives, student feedback, and outcomes for state and federal compliance, student learning objectives, and overall program improvement.
Monitor progress and solve problems to ensure program compliance with applicable state, federal, and other grant requirements.
Teamwork
Participate with internal agency committees and teams, as well as relevant external partnerships.
Follow agency protocols and processes for effective service delivery.
Show leadership by offering expertise locally and regionally.
All other duties as assigned by Special Projects Manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
Experience in teaching adults preferred.
Experience teaching computer skills preferred.
Proficiency in workplace digital platforms, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Email as well as online video conferencing and presentation (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet), additional tech knowledge desired but not required.
Knowledge of mobile technology and applications.
Flexibility, adaptable to changing needs and schedules.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with, build rapport with, and motivate diverse groups of people to achieve their education and career goals.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and public speaking.
A passion for education and educational programming.
A desire to continually learn and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills and Competencies
Ability to cultivate and work toward a shared organizational vision.
Strong interpersonal skills, and proven ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders of diverse backgrounds,
Demonstrated alignment to Literacy Pittsburgh’s core values
Track record of utilizing effective processes to produce high quality and timely work products.
Demonstrated problem solving skills, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Act 33/34 clearances
Work Environment
Full-time
Requires flexible scheduling, including teaching evenings and some weekends.
Some evening work is expected.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Requires use of personal vehicle for local travel to various sites
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop/kneel/crouch.
Must have the ability to lift pull/push up to 60 pounds.
Market context
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