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Family Literacy & ELL Program Assistant - FWSMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary I • Kansas City, MO, US
Family Literacy & ELL Program Assistant - FWS

Family Literacy & ELL Program Assistant - FWS

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary I • Kansas City, MO, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description : JOB PURPOSE

Provide support for family literacy efforts in the Kansas City Metropolitan area with a focus on low-income individuals and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Working on a team and / or individually to implement weekly lesson plans providing :
  • Literacy or pre-literacy education to children,
  • Literacy training for parents or other caregivers of children in the program,
  • A means of equipping parents or other caregivers with the skills needed to partner with their children in learning, and
  • Literacy activities between parents or other caregivers and their children.
  • Supporting ELL classes serving both adults and children.
  • Assisting with development of ELL and family literacy materials.
  • Assisting with outreach and promotion of English Literacy programming.
  • Providing administrative and program support.

Requirements :

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

MUST BE CURRENT STUDENT OF MBTS OR SPURGEON COLLEGE, AND MUST QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM VIA FAFSA

Including :

  • Christian with high integrity, currently pursuing a relationship with God.
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Residency on the Midwestern campus or in the Kansas City Metropolitan area is required.
  • Positive attitude with a desire and willingness to learn.
  • Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department.
  • Must exhibit a strong attention to detail.
  • A self-starter, able to work independently with little supervision, as well as work within a team setting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Able to address groups of individuals with poise and confidence.
  • Must show a desire and willingness to learn.
  • Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record.
  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • Key Values

  • Humble
  • Flexible / Servant-hearted
  • Willing and happy to do little things which are often overlooked
  • Listen well to others’ directives, needs, and desires
  • Hospitable; make others feel welcome, important, and involved
  • Open to correction and change
  • Hungry
  • Curious to learn and try new things
  • Complete assignments on time
  • Look to improve processes
  • Smart
  • Enjoy details, organization, and catching little mistakes
  • Assertive when working on projects and takes pride in finishing the task
  • Able to put pieces together and solve problems with limited direction
  • Relationally aware, reads people well, and is able to sense when something is “off”
  • Happy
  • Excited to be a part of the vision and mission of Midwestern Baptist and Spurgeon College
  • Able to serve others with sincere joy
  • Manage demanding situations and relationships with optimism
  • People-oriented, cheerful
  • WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Varying shifts, approximately 20 hours per week.
  • Primarily on-site at Refuge KC, with some off-site work as approved.
  • Frequent interaction with English language learners who may speak little or no English, or who cannot read.
  • Working with individuals of varying backgrounds throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area, including children of preschool through elementary-school age and adults of any age.
  • PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Able lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to drive personal vehicle to job sites around the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
  • This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

    Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.

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