Job Opening: Education & Career Specialist
- Company
- Boston Education Skills & Training
- Location
- Medford, MA
- Posted on
- May 22, 2024
Education and Career Specialist - Incumbent Worker Program Job Summary
At BEST we strive to create a diverse work culture that closely matches
the diversity of those we serve. We seek applicants from all backgrounds
to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. In this job
you will: Teach English for Hospitality and/or U.S. Citizenship
Preparation to diverse adult learners seeking skills development and
improvement. Classes will be held online, at BEST?s Training Centers,
and at partner hotels. Be responsible for administrative
responsibilities related to these classes. Provide job readiness
services to clients, as needed. Work collaboratively with the team to
prepare and implement lesson plans tailored to fit students? needs and
to contribute to the ongoing development of our program-wide curriculum.
Understand students? needs and document their progress through
evaluations, attendance, and case logs. Refer clients to relevant
resources, such as English and skills training classes, public benefits
(e.g., SNAP), financial coaching services, and Local 26 benefits.
Support colleagues working in other programs. Lend a hand as needed. All
BEST staff members: Accurately capture and enter client and service
delivery data into our Salesforce database in a timely manner. Develop
strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners, and
participate in meetings to foster these relationships. Communicate
effectively with colleagues, clients, and partners. - Have strong
organizational skills and the ability to work independently and
multitask in a fast-paced environment. Is this opportunity right for
you? We are looking for people who: Have teaching and/or tutoring
experience Demonstrate respect for and experience with bridging
differences in language, culture, race, religion, citizenship, gender,
and sexual orientation, and do not discriminate on the basis of income,
immigration status, or disability. Understand and follow confidentiality
practices regarding clients and colleagues. Have advanced English
language skills, both spoken and written. Are able to work in a hybrid
work environment. Staff members are expected to attend in-person
internal/external meetings and in-person classes and events, as
required. Have strong tech skills and are comfortable using and/or
learning how to use technology applications and platforms. Bonus if you:
Are certified in BEST Plus, and/or TABE Have experience using a database
Have experience in the hospitality industry and/or workforce development
Speak a second language Salary and Benefits BEST offers competitive
salaries, 100% employer-paid benefits, and a real commitment to
work/life balance. Benefits-eligible employees receive paid time off
(vacation, personal, sick, and thirteen holidays) and a monthly
cellphone allowance. Our benefits include healthcare, pension, Delta
Dental, Davis Vision, an employee assistance plan, life insurance,
short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance,
legal services, and a first-time homebuyer loan. In addition, we offer a
non-matching 401K plan managed through ADP. There is a waiting period
before employees are eligible to access benefits