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Why Work at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada?

When you join Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, you're becoming part of a mission that has uplifted our community since 1941. Every day, your work directly supports the most vulnerable individuals in Southern Nevada — offering dignity, hope, and critical services to people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, or creed.

As one of the region's leading nonprofit service providers, we operate 14 impactful programs that reach more than 4,000 people each day. Our team serves across four essential areas — Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services, and Homeless and Housing Services — including the largest Meals on Wheels and Emergency Shelter programs in Southern Nevada. When you work here, you're not just doing a job; you're helping transform lives.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our community. Catholic Charities provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off
• A retirement plan to support your future

If you're looking for meaningful work, mission-driven colleagues, and the chance to make a real difference every day, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is the place to build your career.

Position Summary:

The Instructor is responsible for teaching ESL, ABE, and Integrated Education and Training (IET) classes to adult learners in both in-person and virtual settings. This position develops curriculum aligned with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Nevada Department of Education (NDE), and agency guidelines while supporting students in developing academic, workforce, and career pathway skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver contextualized ESL and ABE instruction, including High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, that integrates English language acquisition, workforce preparation, and occupational training as part of Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs.
• Coordinate with workforce training partners and employers to align instruction with industry-recognized credentials and career pathways.
• Support students in developing employment readiness skills, including workplace communication, digital literacy, and job search strategies.
• Assist with program development and implementation of IET initiatives in collaboration with program leadership and community partners.
• Plan, design and deliver ESL, ABE, IET instruction that incorporates technology and workforce preparation for adult learners.
• Create and conduct instruction that includes workforce preparation as outlined in WIOA and adult basic education requirements under NDE.
• Collect and input data including performance outcomes and attendance records.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Assist and conduct, scheduled and walk-in student registration including intake, orientation and assessment.
• Monitor students' attendance to ensure post-testing are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
• Prioritize work and meet necessary deadlines.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data. Comply with safety rules.
• Other related duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Integrated Education and Training (IET) models and workforce preparation activities under WIOA Title II preferred.
• Knowledge of WIOA and NDE requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies for Adult Basic Education skills.
• Ability to develop curriculum in both remote and onsite learning.
• Ability to implement effective procedures to expand and meet program outcome requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply educational data and respond to trends to meet program standards and outcomes.
• Participate in all Nevada Department of Education and agency sponsored training events and coaching activities. This may include traveling to Reno or other cities/states.
• Maintain on-going professional and educational involvement in relevant courses and reading materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.

Qualifications:

• Experience integrating workforce training, career pathways, or contextualized instruction preferred.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Certification in at least one of the following: ESL, TESOL, Elementary Education, Secondary Education or a combination of them.
• Minimum of three years of work experience teaching in a school or academy in the U.S. or in an American or English School overseas, especially with adults who are multi-cultured students.
• Experience in teaching long distance learning is preferred.
• Must have reliable technology and internet connections to teach remotely.
• Must have reliable transportation and able to drive to offsite classes and attend meetings throughout the community.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate and use office and classroom equipment, especially computer, photocopy machine, inner-active overhead projector.
• Ability to stand and/or sit continuously while teaching.
• Ability to work in morning and evening schedule.

CCSN is a drug free and equal opportunity employer. All employees must successfully complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.

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