Position Description

Math Teachers for Adult Education Classes (part-time or substitutes)
Division Human Service Programs
Rate $33.19 hourly (fy26 rate)
Closing Date Ongoing
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Posting Date:
5/9/23
Department:
DHSP - Community Learning Center
Job Code:
K035 (ID# 209)
Salary Plan/Grade:
Number of Hours Per Week:
5-7
Additional Work Hours Information:
Including paid preparation time. Most classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6:15-9:15pm.
Union Affiliation:
None
# of openings:
10
Type of Employment:
Temporary
Civil Service Type:
None

The Community Learning Center (CLC) empowers a diverse community of adult learners to transform their lives and realize their potential through education, skills development, and community participation. Students are predominantly low-income Cambridge residents; come from a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and racial backgrounds; and are currently enrolled in English or Adult Basic Education or training.

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We are looking for Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math Teachers who will:

  • Dynamically teach ABE Math class (NRS Levels 1-2/GLE 0-2.9 through NRS Level 6/GLE 9-12, depending on interest) to adult learners, whether in person, hybrid, or online, depending on program needs.
  • Provide scaffolded, explicit instruction, practice, and assessment to help students achieve educational and personal goals.
  • Work as a team with other teachers and staff to develop materials, lessons, and share best practices.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to continually improve our services.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience teaching math.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of methods and materials used in math instruction.
  • Sensitivity to the needs of the adult learner population.
  • A commitment to racial equity and a desire to understand and interrupt systemic racism and other forms of oppression.
  • The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

PREFERRED: You will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

  • Strong math background.
  • Experience teaching adults in a community-based setting
  • Experience with remote instruction, digital literacy, and distance learning
  • Familiarity with the College and Career Readiness Standards
  • Experience with HiSET test preparation
  • A passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and learning new things 
  • Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General office and classroom environment with air conditioning and fluorescent lighting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Job requires evening work.  There is extensive computer use.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

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COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY 

The City of Cambridge is committed to providing fair, transparent, and competitive compensation to all employees. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the full range for this position's pay grade (Steps 1–10). New employees joining the organization are hired within the hiring range, Steps 1 through 5, with placement at the midpoint reserved for the most qualified candidates. Starting placement is based on directly related education and experience relative to the minimum qualifications of the position, required licenses or certifications, internal equity with current employees, and relevant labor market factors.  Employees progress through the 10 steps over time through the City's established step and pay progression policies. 

Current City employees applying to another position should refer to the Compensation & Classification Manual for the policies governing promotions, lateral transfers, and other internal salary changes. 

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 

The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category.  Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.

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