Esl Lead Teacher

Job Title: School-based Family Literacy

Lead Teacher
Job Category: Programs

Department/Group: Education/Training Job Code/ Req#: 300

Locations: Aurora Public Schools

Fulton Elementary

Travel Required: This position requires the

teacher to have reliable
transportation.

Level/Salary Range: Starting Salary $38,000 with

benefits
Position Type: Full-time: Working days and

hours correspond to the
appropriate teacher

calendars for the Laredo
Public Schools.

Reports to: Program Director, Family

Literacy
Date Posted: Positions to start ASAP for

the rest of 2024 school year

Posting URL: www.thelearningsource.org

Send Resume to: harry@thelearningsource.org

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Learning Source is seeking applicants for Family Literacy Lead Teacher positions in the Aurora Public Schools
District. The successful applicant oversees general management of the learning center and is responsible for
adult student assessment (CASAS and TABE) placement and instruction, as well as general volunteer
management. The teacher also provides parenting workshops and coordinates PACT (parent and child together)

and Two-generation activities in coordination with the school staff. Adult instruction will be a combination of
English language and/or adult basic education/career skills preparation.

• Teach English language and/or ABE plus career skills preparation to parents of school-aged children in

an elementary school setting.

• Provide guidance to volunteers regarding curriculum, teaching methods, materials.

• Perform record-keeping and reporting responsibilities using computer-based program.

• Attend workshops, training and in-services as indicated by the Program Manager.

• Help foster an encouraging and supportive environment for volunteers by providing guidance in

curriculum selection and teaching methods, as well as regularly responding to tutor concerns and
needs.

• Provide parenting workshops to adults enrolled in the program.

• Coordinate and oversee PACT time in elementary classrooms.

• Encourage Two-generation activities between parents and children in the schools.

• Assist with parent involvement during school events.

• Supervise Child Care Providers and Volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual skills (Spanish) preferred

• College degree in education, liberal arts or related field.

• CDE Adult Basic Education authorization (ABEA) completed or in progress.

• Experience teaching English language and/or adult basic education/career skills preparation to adults.

• Experience working in a four-component family literacy program preferred.

• Knowledge of adult education theory, including English language instruction

• Understanding of standard education assessment tools.

• Supervisory skills in staff/student/tutor relations.

• Knowledge of family literacy practices.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The Learning Source is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 to enable adults the opportunity to pursue

educational goals. Volunteer tutors, in locations throughout the Denver metro area, provide instruction in basic
literacy, GED, ESOL, and Family Literacy. The Learning Source is dedicated to the principles of equal employment
opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. The Learning Source does not discriminate
against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran

status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by state or local law.