The position requires in-person instruction, please see a class schedule below. Classes meet three days a week (2 days with contextualized ESOL instructor and 1 day with iC3 digital instructor)
Tuesday – 6PM- 9PM -contextualized ESOL instruction by IELCE instructor
Wednesday – 6PM-8PM – IC3 digital instruction by IC3 contract instructor
Thursday – 6PM-9PM -contextualized ESOL instruction by IELCE instructor
Responsibilities
- Increase digital skills of BPL users, especially to access information and services online
- Develop quality interactive lessons on basic and more advanced digital tools and software programs; motivate and encourage participants to become digital literate
- Encourage participants to reinforce skills by completing practice labs in online portal
- Prepare participants for iC3 certification tests
- Collaborate with IELCE co-teacher to ensure curriculum standards are being met
Advanced skills in the following applications and environments:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), macOS and Google Workspace
- Proficiency with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in technology or related field
- Experience identifying and troubleshooting hardware and software problems
- Knowledge of iC3 Digital Literacy suite of products and iC3 certification or must be able to earn certification within the semester.
- Two or more years’ experience teaching digital skills classes; track record providing successful workshops and trainings
- Demonstrated ability to develop interactive curriculum and to organize and present information
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, both amongst colleagues and classroom participants; able to co-teach
- Experience with teaching diverse learners at multiple levels
- Self-starter with enthusiasm and commitment to teaching hands-on programs
- Empathetic and customer service oriented, with knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
In-person class schedule:
Wednesdays 6PM-8PM
Fridays 10AM-12PM
Saturdays 10AM-12PM
Candidate should be able to teach a minimum of two classes that are listed above at one of BPL’s libraries. If interested, please email your resume to admissions@bklynlibrary.org {Subject: iC3 instructor}