Home Visit Instructor - MEP Springfield MA

Department: Massachusetts Migrant Education ProgramTitle: InstructorFLSA Status: NonExemptReports to: Migrant Programming and Partnership Manager/State Program DirectorPurpose: Instructors support individual and group learning in academic and summer terms. Instruction varies by audience and location to best fit the migratory population being served. Content of the academic supports range based on the student need and curricular Functions:Establishing key learning objectives and plan for student sessionsReview and organize materials before sessionsOffer individual and small group instruction Create and maintain a positive and fun environment that is engaging and enjoyable for students Adapt the objectives and plan to accommodate the abilities needs and interests of studentsTrack and record attendance and participation in a timely mannerCommunicate directly with your assigned families/students if requiredCommunicate regularly with assigned supervisor Minimum Qualifications:Access to reliable and insured vehicleOne year of teaching experience in an informal or formal settingBilingual in English and Spanish (required)Able to pass a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) screening Instructional Setting:English Language/Life Skills Program Instructors will provide classes to small groups of students and in some cases individual students. Instruction is almost exclusively remote via Google Meet in evenings and HomeBased Tutoring Instructors will provide instructional support and homework assistance to individual and small groups of students. Visits will range from 4590 minutes per visit with 12 visits per week. Visits can take place at the students home or in school library or another public space nearby. When appropriate and applicable tutoring may also occur remotely via Google Meet or other appropriate online For Kindergarten Program Instructors will implement kindergarten readiness curriculum to individual students aged 35 and their parent/caregiver. Visits will range from 4560 minutes per visit with 34 visits made to the child over the course of the year. Visits can take place at the students home library or another public space nearby. Sitebased Summer Program The instructors will engage elementary grade students in STEAM based projects while also giving them the opportunity to practice their English skills and communication skills. Prekindergarten instructors will establish a set daily schedule including a morning meeting rotating centers and developmentally appropriate activities. Summer homebased Program Instructors will make a series of one to three home visits to individual and small groups of students. They will facilitate fun and creative activities that also provide students with the opportunity to practice their English skills. Visits will range from one to two hours and can take place at the students home or in a park library or another public space nearby. Physical Demands:Able to travel to and between site visit locationsAbility to multitask and respond to plan alterations with a positive mindsetMust be able to communicate and converse effectively with youth and adults from multiple backgrounds and cultures in SpanishWork Conditions:Requires working a flexible schedule potentially including eveningEmployees expected to follow CES Workplace Safety Standards Frequent independent travel requiredTerms of Employment:Parttime; 420 hours per week Weekly hours are dependent on program needsCompensation is $31.60/hrCES is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all cultural ethnic and racial backgrounds. Candidates whose backgrounds are well suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve are encouraged to apply.