Employment Opportunities

Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.

(AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER)

 

DATE POSTED:       March 20, 2023

 

JOB TITLE:               Sign Language Instructor

REPORTS TO:         Director of Community Programs

 

OPENING DATE:   March 20, 2023

CLOSING DATE:    Until Filled

LOCATION:            St. Louis, Missouri

JOB CLASS:           Independent Contractor

 

SUMMARY:

The Sign Language Instructor is primarily responsible for providing quality sign language instruction to community members.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Provide high-quality sign language instruction to community members / general public.

• Ability to teach in-person and/or virtually.

• Responsible for preparing weekly instruction.

• Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively teach content.

• Ensure all learning materials are accessible.

• Be able to document and assess educational outcomes of progress and attendance.

• Motivate students to learn more about sign language and the Deaf community.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate strong punctuality and reliability.

• Ability to travel and have reliable transportation.

• Flexible hours.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Proficient in America Sign Language (ASL) expressively and receptively.

• Have experience teaching American Sign Language to others.

• Involvement in Deaf Community for at least five years.

• Have experience teaching adolescent and adult learners.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, and to relate in a professional, helpful manner.

• Covid-19 vaccination is required.

 

Contact: Email a cover letter and resume to De Linda Brite at careers(at)deafinc.org.

 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other status which may be protected by Federal, State or local law.

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