Bilingual (Spanish and English) Digital Literacy Instructor

Job Description

BILINGUAL (SPANISH & ENGLISH) DIGITAL LITERACY INSTRUCTOR, ADJUNCT

Position Description

About Byte Back

Byte Back has been closing the digital divide for over 26 years by providing under-resourced communities an equitable pathway into the digital economy. We do this through transformative digital literacy and digital skills training. Our training breaks barriers to technology access and ensures those who have been left out of the digital transformation of the economy can participate in daily life--improving home, health, education, and work.

The digital divide is one of the biggest barriers to economic mobility. While 92% of jobs now require digital skills (National Skills Coalition, Closing the Digital Skill Divide), 31% of workers have limited or no digital skills. This is a clear misalignment that leaves many workers on the outside of the jobs that are most likely to lead to economic mobility and economic improvements.

Byte Back focuses on communities who are most impacted by the digital divide. Our Scholars are often from historically marginalized communities, and are unemployed, underemployed, do not have college degrees, and many have school-aged children. Uniquely among digital skills training organizations, Byte Back works with learners of all ages, including veterans, seniors, and returning citizens. We have skilled thousands of under-resourced, disconnected and newly connected community members.

About the Opportunity

Byte Back seeks a part-time, bilingual digital literacy instructor to join the education team in Baltimore. Use your experience and passion for tech, teaching, and inclusion to help Latinx students develop their computer skills and prepare to enter the digital economy. Our ideal candidate will love relationship building, getting results, and working on a diverse team. This instructor will be responsible for teaching Computer Foundations 1, which is our introductory digital literacy course for beginners. The course covers topics like operating a computer, navigating the internet, and using online banking and telemedicine tools. All course materials will be delivered in Spanish.

About Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Deliver all digital Computer Foundations 1 lessons and related workshops in Spanish

Track academic progress, attendance, and needs in the designated CRM software

Provide a culturally sensitive, safe, and orderly learning environment

Refer scholars in need of additional training to Byte Back's tutoring program

Refer scholars in need of additional support services, outside of training or career development, to the Scholar Support Specialist

Assist in the design, development, and implementation of additional computer training curricula based on your expertise and Byte Back's goals

Utilize effective teaching strategies that provide opportunities for scholar driven learning and active engagement

Assist in the maintenance of IT equipment for training and other tools used in the delivery of training

Escalate any support needs or technical issues to the Program Coordinator

Translate outside course materials on an as-needed basis

Minimum Qualifications

Mastery of Spanish language, including technical computer terms

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Fundamental understanding of computers (desktops and laptops) and confidence using them

Confidence navigating basic functions of computers, including computer basics, the internet, communication tools, interpreting media, reproducing data, and digital manipulation

Ability to manage and lead a classroom of 10+ adult learners

Intermediate to advanced experience using Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in Spanish

Experience teaching individuals in Washington, DC

Expert level understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience using CRMs (Salesforce)

AA or BA in relevant field

Employment Type

Contract: Hours will be based upon specific course specifications and client requirements., primarily in-person (at various locations throughout Washington, DC).

Byte Back provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, work assignments, and training.

Byte Back provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.