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ESL Program Assistant (Part-time) - 2025811

World Relief · Kent, WA · 1 mo ago
HybridPart-time

Organizational Summary

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, the organization has since responded to urgent humanitarian needs in over 100 countries, focusing on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

Position Summary

The ESL Program Assistant will assist the ESL team with student enrollments, pretesting, attendance tracking, in-class assistance, posttesting, and volunteer management. They will also support students who need extra help adjusting to the classes or referrals for other services. This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week with a hybrid schedule.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Complete intakes and enrollment paperwork with new students
  • Lead or co-lead pretesting sessions for new students
  • Aid instructors with student posttesting
  • Serve as a floating class assistant in classrooms where extra support is needed
  • Occasionally substitute teach ESL classes, utilizing plans and materials provided by instructor
  • Reach out to students who are having challenges participating in classes to understand their needs and provide support or referrals
  • Aid instructors to collect student feedback about the program
  • Occasionally provide 1:1 tutoring for students with unique needs
  • Maintain student and volunteer records in an organized and confidential manner, including attendance, testing records, and enrollment information
  • Participate in team meetings and trainings
  • Maintain close communication with other staff to coordinate effective service to clients
  • Aid with team projects and related tasks as needed

Job Requirements

  • Mature and personal Christian faith
  • Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
  • Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
  • Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity, and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle, and ability to pass MVR standards
  • Flexibility to occasionally travel to Thurston County office or Whatcom County office

Prioritized Qualifications

  • Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties
  • Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to learn
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
  • Knowledge of a second language a plus, especially French, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, or Somali
  • Experience learning English as an additional language a plus
  • Intermediate computer knowledge, including MS Office
  • Experience with ESL programs preferred
  • Prior experience working in a multi-cultural, social service setting highly desirable
  • Familiarity with refugee resettlement process very helpful

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