ONA Adult ESL Instructor

In an effort to support newly arrived refugees and immigrants in starting their lives successfully in the U.S., the Adult Education Program in the Education and Learning Department provides free ESL classes to adult clients. Classes offered focus on English for everyday life as well as job readiness skills through ESL. The teacher will be responsible for teaching three ESL classes; Introduction to English, Beginner. This instructor would work under the Office for New Americans (ONA) grant.

Position Term: October 1st- March 31st (possible extension subject to contract renewal). 

Hours: 37.5 per week

• Introduction to English in person class: 10:00 am-1:00 pm W- F
• Beginner Zoom Class: 2:30-5:30 M,W& F
• Intermediate Zoom Class: 6:00 PM-9:00 M & T
• Class cycle #1
• October 1st – Dec 20th
• Class cycle #2
• January 1st- March 31st

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and teach ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugee and asylee clients, using interactive, learner-centered activities and ESL strategies
• Document attendance and student progress
• Process referrals and conduct participant outreach
• Attend weekly check-ins with the Adult Education Coordinator and team meetings to discuss individual client progress and the best way to provide support as necessary
• Supervise ESL Assistant Interns
• Test student’s English language skills using Best Plus
• Complete other tasks as needed to support the Education and Learning Department

Breakdown of weekly hours: 24 hrs. teaching, 8 hours lesson planning, 2.5 hrs. administrative work, 3 hrs. team meetings / supervision 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and TESOL certificate preferred
• 3+ years of experience teaching ESL to adults from culturally diverse backgrounds using culturally responsive strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in English language required. Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Russian and French)

Working Environment: Classes will take place online via Zoom and in the IRC office.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12-month time period. 

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