The Braille Institute is seeking an Instructor for their Anaheim, CA, (92801) location.

Who is Braille Institute?

Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. We offer a broad range of free programs, classes and services serving thousands of students of all ages helping to demonstrate that vision rehabilitation is a beginning, not an end.

We serve the community from seven centers, and hundreds of community outreach locations throughout Southern California, and lead popular national programs like Braille Challenge and Cane Quest. Our staff and volunteers understand losing your vision can be scary, but we believe it is not the end of independence but a new way of living.

Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. We offer a broad range of free programs, classes and services serving thousands of students of all ages helping to demonstrate that vision rehabilitation is a beginning, not an end.

We serve the community from seven centers, and hundreds of community outreach locations throughout Southern California, and lead popular national programs like Braille Challenge and Cane Quest. Our staff and volunteers understand losing your vision can be scary, but we believe it is not the end of independence but a new way of living.

About the role:

• Instructs visually impaired students in various subjects in group settings or one-on-one at the center or field.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student progress, recommending additional resources and support to students and families as needed.
• Research subject matter and, in collaboration with the Educational Programs Lead, develops curricula for classroom instruction.
• Works in collaboration with the Educational Programs Lead and educators across BIA centers to provide continuity in departmental instruction.
• Assures in-person and online classrooms are set up daily with supplies, tools, equipment, and materials for an effective and safe learning environment.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment through relationship-building, workshops, presentations, and health fairs to develop a strong presence within the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned; As the organization evolves, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall Job Description.

Knowledge and Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree (ex/ BA) in a designated field of expertise is required (or may be substituted with one year of teaching experience).
• Strong knowledge of the subject matter taught is required.
• Previous online teaching experience is desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is desirable.

Skills and Abilities:

• The position requires good communication, training, interpersonal, assessment, research, computer, presentation, organizational, and time management skills.
• The ability to effectively teach visually impaired students in a particular field of expertise is essential.

Experience:

• At least one to two years of experience teaching in a designated field of expertise is desirable.
• Some work experience with the visually impaired is desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)