As-Needed Temporary Employee (ESL Program Assistant)

City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 04, 2025
  • Salary: $33.19 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Education and Training
  • Project Management
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Description

    Department

    The Santa Clara City Library is a department of the City and has positioned itself as a dynamic community hub, providing access to information, literacy resources, educational programming, and promotes civic engagement in Santa Clara. The Library Department is organized into several divisions: Administration, Adult Services, Branch Services, Customer Services, Facilities, Read Santa Clara, Technical and Technology Services and Youth Services. Santa Clara City Library is in the process of finalizing and implementing its new Strategic Plan that will support the direction of future library services.

    Position

    Read Santa Clara, the adult and family literacy program of the Santa Clara City Library, has offered English as a Second Language (ESL) services since 2023, as part of a state grant project. The ESL Program Assistant provides 1:1 and small group tutoring for limited English-speaking adults to strengthen their basic English speaking and listening skills and help achieve their goals. This position works with and reports to the ESL Program Specialist and Literacy Program Supervisor. This position is responsible for supporting literacy volunteers, assessing adult learners’ literacy needs, and documenting program data for grant reporting. The ideal candidate has a passion for serving adults with limited English language skills from historically underserved communities.

    This is a grant funded position for 15 hours a week till June 30, 2026. The position’s continuation beyond this date is subject to the availability of grant funds.

    As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

    Additional Information:

    Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

    THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

    The salary for this position is $33.19 per hour.

    Typical Duties

    • Assist with assessing the language skills of adults with limited English-speaking skills and who do not speak English as a first language
    • Tutor 1:1 and small groups at the library and at various community outreach sites
    • Offer support to learners in meeting their goals
    • Assist in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to support small groups in the library and at community sites
    • Be culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of learners from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
    • Work at school sites to help parents/caregivers during school hours
    • Work closely with the ESL Program Specialist and community partners to meet community needs
    • Assist with collecting and maintaining accurate data in a timely manner for grant reporting


    Minimum Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Minimum Education Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work experience

    Minimum Experience Requirements:

    One or more years of experience working/volunteering in adult literacy/parent education, ESL or basic literacy tutoring

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of:
    • Working/volunteering in an adult literacy program or working with diverse parents/caregivers.
    • MS Office applications, and using technology to enhance literacy instruction

    Ability to:
    • Respect confidential and sensitive information
    • Prioritize work assignments and completes tasks with minimal supervision
    • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and listen actively
    • Keep an open mind and a team player
    • Act with integrity and professionalism
    • Seek professional development opportunities to gain knowledge and skills to enhance job performance

    Supervision Received: Works with the ESL Program Specialist, under the overall supervision of the Literacy Program Supervisor

    Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

    The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov .

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Santa Clara
    • City of Santa Clara

    Community, Authenticity and Opportunity

    Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city, led by a city government that has developed an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering the public trust.  Located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Clara is a strategic regional hub, convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation.

    "The Mission City" was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 residents with employment base of about 106,750.  With 19.3 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses.

    Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50.

    Not Your Typical Bay Area City

    Voted one of ten All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara has a "High Tech, Human Touch, H2" approach to serving the community's needs.  It offers the region's lowest combined utility costs in the nine Bay Area counties, with savings of 30 to 40% on electricity alone, and it is consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the nation for business.

    At the core of the City's government is a dedication to ethics, transparency and service to the community.  Santa Clara is a Charter City with a Council / Manager form of government.  The City's financial stability ensures the highest levels of citizen and business service, low business taxes and solid real estate value, and it is also one of the safest U.S. cities with a population of 75,000+.

    This dedication community is most readily seen in the outstanding efforts and services provided by our world-class police and fire departments.  Our outstanding public safety record includes the highest fire rating in Santa Clara County and some of the fastest emergency response times in the state.

    Speed is critical in Santa Clara--from response times with emergency services to responsiveness at the speed of business.  More than 9,400 businesses, including many of the world's top technology firms, have started, taken root and thrived in the City of Santa Clara.  Our dedication to the business community reaches beyond business licenses and services, but focuses on individualized assistance and attention, especially for large or complex business applications that need the involvement of multiple City departments.  In these cases, a dedicated liaison will help guide businesses through the process and ensure clear and complete communication.

    Welcome to Santa Clara.  Welcome to what's possible!

       

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