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Open Doors English Summer Educator Job Description

Open Doors English (ODE) summer educators provide English language instruction to adult speakers of other languages for a eight week summer session from June 24th-August 16th.

Summer educators deliver English instruction that is appropriate and accessible across communicative modalities (reading, writing, listening, & speaking) in order to support English language learners in pursuing and maintaining employment, higher education, & community & civic engagement.

ODE summer educators are hired on an as needed basis. Hours and schedule are determined by the ODE co-directors. Summer positions are 4 or 8 hours of instruction with 2 or 4 hours paid prep time per week.

ODE educators must respect students and their myriad cultures, languages, and experiences. ODE exists to serve a unique and vulnerable population, and it is essential for ODE educators to hold students’ gifts and needs in high regard.

Duties and Responsibilities of ODE Summer Educators:
● prepare for and provide ESL instruction that is appropriate and accessible for students
● monitor students’ progress and modify instruction accordingly
● provide a positive, supportive learning environment with high expectations for students
● maintain class records (attendance)
● attend staff meetings
● maintain open and clear communication with ODE co-directors and colleagues

ODE is a project of the Center for Transformative Action (CTA), a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational organization chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. The successful applicant will be an employee of CTA.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are hired based on their merit, ability, experience, and training without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, size, religious affiliation, genetic make-up, military/veteran status, domestic violence victim/survivor status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or past participation in the discrimination complaint process. We are committed to being an inclusive organization and encourage people from diverse communities to apply.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.45 per hour

Work Location: In person