ESL Teacher - ESOL Teacher

About the role

The ESL Instructor provides specialized instruction for various state and federally funded programs intended to engage a diverse population of learners. The position supports the development of refugees and immigrants' ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language. It is a part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meets state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the instructional program to ensure learners meet and exceed learning targets
• Create a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages learner responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of the learner
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating learners' progress towards meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Education or a related discipline (or three years of TESOL experience)
• Availability to work on a variable schedule, including nights and weekends
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and build lasting relationships and partnerships with program and field office staff
• Sensitivity to the development stages and well-being of ELLs
• Proficiency in using MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, and database programs
• Ability to facilitate group discussion, analyze situations, and draw conclusions
• Highly adaptable and flexible with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a demanding work environment
• Dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people
• Good sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired

Training Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training
• Satisfactory completion of funder required trainings upon hire and on an annual basis
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Sustained visual and mental applications and demands
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements)

Additional Notes

Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application. References will be required at time of the final interview. No telephone calls please.

Position will remain open until filled. Work Location: In-person (possible consideration for a hybrid work environment).