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At the Winnebago Area Literacy Council, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about literacy and community impact.
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Summer Program Teacher
Position: Summer Program Teacher (May – August 2026)
Status: part-time (up to 20 hours per week); in person
Location: WALC Learning Center & St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Compensation: $15 – $20 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Reports to: Education Programs Coordinator & Assistant Director
Who We Are: Winnebago Area Literacy Council (WALC) develops and provides free learner-centered adult literacy services since 1989. Based in Oshkosh, WI, designated as a refugee resettlement city, we primarily serve newcomers in the Winnebago area. We currently offer a total of ten different English language learning communities/approximately 150 learners per week. We operate across three different learning sites: ELL classes at downtown Learning Center; Women & Children Classes at St. Andrew Church; as well as workplace literacy classes at Amcor in Oshkosh.
About This Position: WALC is looking for a passionate, part-time Summer School Teacher to support our summer literacy programming and garden project for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) families. This role will work with school-aged children of our adult learners to deliver engaging, hands-on lessons focused on gardening and environmental science, in partnership with Oshkosh Seed Savers and St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Instruction will intentionally integrate literacy development, science concepts, and experiential and outdoor learning at a garden space for WALC learners at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Oshkosh.
In addition to teaching students, this role will serve as a mentor to a practicum or assisting teacher, providing guidance in classroom management, lesson planning, and best teaching practices.
Essential Functions:
1. Instruction & Curriculum
- Deliver provided curriculum for school-aged students that integrates:
- Literacy: text connections, text and story elements, and other reading skills
- Science: scientific method, life cycle, other biology terminology
- Adapt instruction to support multilingual learners and diverse learning needs
- Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
2. Practicum/Assisting Teacher Mentorship
- Support and help train a practicum teacher by:
- Modeling effective classroom management strategies
- Assisting with lesson adaptation and instructional design
- Providing constructive feedback and coaching on teaching practices
- Foster professional growth and reflective teaching practices
3. Administrative & Garden Operations
- Collaborate with Executive Director, Assistant Director, Education Programs Coordinator, and Summer School Assistant Teacher for successful operations of WALC summer garden at St. Andrews Church
- Maintain necessary garden operations (i.e., digging, watering, weeding, pruning, etc) when classes are not in session in collaboration with summer Education intern
- Provide supervision and support for Summer School Assistant Teacher
- Attend weekly team meetings and support with other administrative tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must be available to be onsite on Tues/Thurs from 11 am to 3 pm
- Experience teaching school-aged children (formal or informal settings)
- Experience or strong interest in working with ESOL/multilingual learners
- Knowledge of or enthusiasm for gardening, environmental science, or outdoor education
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and perform repetitive motions necessary for gardening
- Ability to bend, squat, and reach without straining the back or knees
- Ability to work outside
- Possess valid Driver’s License
- Ability to mentor or coach an emerging educator
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and collaboratively
Desired Qualifications:
- Teaching license or coursework in education, literacy, ESL/ESOL, or a related field
- Experience integrating literacy into content-area instruction
- Experience working in nonprofit, community-based, or culturally diverse settings
Work Conditions: This role involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting heavy objects in an outdoor environment. Gardening and other safety gear will be provided.
Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Research shows that qualified individuals who identity as women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. WALC welcomes and encourages all individuals who meet the “Required Qualifications” to apply if they believe they have the skills necessary to thrive in this role even if they do not have all of the “Desired Qualifications.”
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to info@winlit.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Summer Program Assistant Teacher
Position: Summer Program Assistant Teacher (May – August 2026)
Status: part-time (up to 20 hours per week); in person
Location: WALC Learning Center & St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Compensation: $12 – $15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
Reports to: Education Programs Coordinator & Summer School Teacher
Who We Are: Winnebago Area Literacy Council (WALC) develops and provides free learner-centered adult literacy services since 1989. Based in Oshkosh, WI, designated as a refugee resettlement city, we primarily serve newcomers in the Winnebago area. We currently offer a total of ten different English language learning communities/approximately 150 learners per week. We operate across three different learning sites: ELL classes at downtown Learning Center; Women & Children Classes at St. Andrew Church; as well as workplace literacy classes at Amcor in Oshkosh.
About This Position: WALC is looking for a passionate, part-time Summer School Assistant Teacher to support our summer literacy programming and garden project for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) families. This role will work with school-aged children of our adult learners to deliver engaging, hands-on lessons focused on gardening and environmental science, in partnership with Oshkosh Seed Savers and St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Instruction will intentionally integrate literacy development, science concepts, and experiential and outdoor learning at a garden space for WALC learners at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Oshkosh.
In addition to assisting the Summer School Teacher and Education Programs Coordinator, this role will also support the general operations of the WALC summer garden.
Essential Functions:
1. Experiential Learning Support
- Assist the Lead Teacher during instructional time, small group activities, and hands-on lessons while supporting classroom routines and positive behavior strategies
- Provide individual and small-group support to students as needed
2. Instructional Support & Team Collaboration
- Support literacy and science activities, including reading, writing, discussion, and hands-on gardening tasks in an outdoor learning environment
- Help adapt materials and instruction to meet the needs of multilingual learners
- Gradually take on teaching responsibilities as appropriate, with guidance from the Lead Teacher during the end of programming
- Assist with lesson preparation, materials setup, and cleanup
- Communicate with program staff and partners as needed
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive learning environment
3. Administrative & Garden Operations
- Collaborate with Executive Director, Assistant Director, Education Programs Coordinator, and Summer School Teacher for successful operations of WALC summer garden at St. Andrews Church
- Maintain necessary garden operations (i.e., digging, watering, weeding, pruning, etc) when classes are not in session in collaboration with summer Education intern
- Attend weekly team meetings and support with other administrative tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must be available to be onsite on Tues/Thurs from 11 am to 3 pm
- Interest in teaching school-aged children, particularly in multilingual or community-based settings and an interest in gardening, environmental education, or experiential learning
- Willingness to learn and receive feedback
- Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to the full summer session
- Knowledge of or enthusiasm for gardening, environmental science, or outdoor education
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and perform repetitive motions necessary for gardening
- Ability to bend, squat, and reach without straining the back or knees
- Ability to work outside
Desired Qualifications:
- College coursework in education, literacy, ESL/ESOL, or a related field
- Experience or interest working in nonprofit, community-based, or culturally diverse settings
Work Conditions: This role involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting heavy objects in an outdoor environment. Gardening and other safety gear will be provided.
Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Research shows that qualified individuals who identity as women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. WALC welcomes and encourages all individuals who meet the “Required Qualifications” to apply if they believe they have the skills necessary to thrive in this role even if they do not have all of the “Desired Qualifications.”
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to info@winlit.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to info@winlit.org
