Adult Literacy Instructor

**Overall Description of Service**:
Adult Literacy Instructors will provide direct tutoring support to adult learners throughout the state of Delaware. Duties include but are not limited to developing lesson plans, conducting one-on-one tutoring sessions, and facilitating small class instruction. This position requires both remote and in person work. Positions are available in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex County.

**Position Description**
- Conduct initial learner assessments and benchmark learners
- Prepare and facilitate lesson plans tailored to learners needs and goals
- Coach and instruct learners one-on-one and in small groups over a wide spectrum of literacy needs
- Assist adult learners in setting and meeting their goals
- Collaborate with and maintain relationships with community partners and local libraries
- Communicate regularly with coordinators on learner needs, attendance and other pertinent information
- Support the tracking and reporting of data
- Assist with learner and volunteer recruitment, recognition, and engagement efforts
- Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts including recruiting new learners and volunteers

**Benefits**:

- Training provided by nationally recognized organizations covering basic literacy and ESL Instruction
- Monthly living allowance stipend
- Education award (approximately $3,200) upon successful completion of program

Award can pay back federal student loans, go towards future higher education expenses, or for members 55+ could be gifted to a child/stepchild/grandchild
- Student loan deferment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Ability to network with professionals in the community in addition to an active alumni network within AmeriCorps Delaware

**What You Bring to LD**:

- Compassion and respect for adults with low literacy skills
- Exceptional reading skills
- Ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
- Bilingual a plus
- A one year commitment to supporting adult literacy

**Eligibility**:

- Must have high school diploma or GED
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Agree to complete a background check
- Be available to serve both remotely and in person
- Access to reliable transportation
- Must have afternoon and evening availability

**About Literacy Delaware**:
Believing that literacy is the great equalizer, Literacy Delaware advances literacy through training, tutoring, English language acquisition, and advocacy for all Delawareans.  For nearly 40 years, Literacy Delaware has trained volunteers to tutor adults with low literacy or English language skills.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $8,000.00 - $11,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift

Work Location: On the road