English-as-a-Second Language Academic Coach

About the role

YWCA Tri-County Area is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YW serves more than 3,000 people annually in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties as a leader in advocating for girls, women, and families. YW’s quality programs and services focus on education, designed to build individual, family, and community success, including adult education and English as a Second Language (ESL).

YWCA Tri-County Area provides English classes to adults whose first language is not English and want to learn English literacy skills so that they can get a job, navigate through the community, or continue their education. The organization is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated ESL instructor whose primary responsibility is to teach the intermediate level class of ESL students.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL Level II class, focusing on developing language skills in listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
• Create a positive learning environment through lesson planning, instruction, professional development, and program improvement efforts.
• Design and implement supplemental activities to reinforce key concepts and support student progress.
• Use interactive teaching methods to engage students in conversations, hands-on activities, and practice, avoiding lecture-style instruction.
• Provide supplemental distance learning opportunities to interested students in classes.
• Facilitate communication activities that help students apply language skills in the workplace and within the community.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance, services provided, and progress.
• Adhere to all guidelines set by YWCA, PA Dept of Education, and the web-based program developer.
• Collaborate closely with team members in Pottstown and Norristown.
• Participate in professional development training as required by the agency and state.
• Attend monthly and quarterly program meetings.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations including, but not limited to, periodically reviewing goals, adjusting student placement if needed, and coordinating with the student support staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS minimum).
• Experience working with adults in education or related fields.
• Strong computer skills and comfort using the computer and web-based program as a tool for instruction.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for adult learners.
• Self-motivation and flexibility, willingness to welcome the opportunity to further develop skills and accept challenges.
• Strong organization skills and excellent time management.
• Comfortability with technology (laptops, Smart Board, etc.) including strong computer literacy skills.
• Reliable, good problem solver, able to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to accept guidance and feedback and support teamwork and efforts.

Skills

• Understanding of YWCA’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.
• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, families, and members of the community.
• A strong commitment to serve the local community and projects attitude of respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to all.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to program and student data.
• Ability to create an environment that conveys the message that YWCA believes and supports each student’s success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attends to detail and accuracy and able to multi-task.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Pay

$21.00/hour

Schedule

Non-exempt, Part-time, 8 hours/week

• Shift: Tuesday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
• Plus 2 hours of planning time