Family Literacy Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location

• East
• Center -
• Tulsa,
• OK 74112Position
• Type:
• Part
• TimeSalary
• Range: $17.00 - $17.00
• HourlyJob
• Category:
• EducationJob
• Title:
• Family
• Literacy
• Instructor (p/t)
• Department:
• Family
• Literacy
• Reports to:
• Youth
• Mentoring
• Supervisor
• FLSA
• Status:
• Non-Exempt
• Salary: $17.00/hour, part time _________________________________________________________________________
• Job
• Summary: The Family Literacy Instructor will assist in providing age-appropriate instruction to children enrolled within the program while supporting families in practicing new skills at home.
• Schedule for this position is
• Monday through
• Thursday 8:45am to 11:30am. Currently only hiring for Fall 2026 semester but could extend into Spring 2027. Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in regular planning and collaboration sessions with other instructors to create engaging and educational activities according to curriculum. This can also include planning and parent enrichment and learning activities with families.
• Initiate positive relationships with parents through personal communication, feedback, and follow up.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment by keeping classroom clean, neat, and orderly.
• Encourage good habits and positive behaviors among the children. Foster encouraging and supportive learning environment for students by responding to emotional needs and concerns. QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills in working with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and potentially stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Reliable transportation/Driver’s License Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one-year experience in a children’s educational setting.
• CDA preferred.
• Experienced in using Digital Resources for lesson planning and instruction. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required competencies and expectations:
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following mission centered competencies as they relate to YWCA Tulsa core values:
• Community: We center people in our program design; we engage the Community in our decisions, and we partner with others to achieve the greatest impact.
• Advocacy: We are committed to creating space for voices to be heard.
• Respect: We care about each other and treat each other with dignity and value. We believe that authentic, respectful relationships lead to learning and growth.
• Empowerment: We empower each other [and the community/those we serve] to have a voice and create change.
• Equity and Inclusion: We build diverse, welcoming, and inclusive spaces within our walls and in the world.
• Excellence: We set and achieve ambitious goals. Data Competency: YWCA team members are expected to demonstrate knowledge of their data and how it relates to their scope of work. Every team member is responsible for the collection of data and the expectation is that this information is reflected upon and used for decision making, serving clients where applicable and adjusting processes when needed. Team members are responsible for entering data accurately, timely and consistently and ensuring that they are aware of goals and objectives related to their position. YWCA team members are expected to synthesize and apply their data to advance our mission and ensure they are reporting progress to their direct supervisors in weekly meetings where they will use data to create action plans, work strategically, and analyze any gaps or areas of need. Communication Competency: YWCA team members are expected to communicate clearly, effectively, and in a collaborative manner. YWCA staff are expected to utilize a variety of communication tools, including but not limited to email, TEAMS messages, telephone and in person conversation. It is expected that communication is responded to within no more than 48 hours. YWCA staff will communicate timely and respectfully with staff, stakeholders and clients. Mission-Centered competency: YWCA staff are expected to remain focused on our mission while making strategic decisions for their position. YWCA staff embrace a growth mindset and are proactive problem-solvers who demonstrate competency in their position. Accountability, adaptability and collaboration are expected of all YWCA staff members. YWCA staff utilize their time effectively, meet deadlines and attend all YWCA meetings, functions and activities when it is an expectation of the position. YWCA staff consistently demonstrate the ability to respect and maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information and use best practices to protect that information