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 or French)
Compensation: ($26.50 - $28.04) 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.
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Additional Information
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Overview:
In an effort to support newly arrived refugees and immigrants in starting their lives successfully in the U.S., the Adult Education Program 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.
Position Term : Short term- September 1st to January 15th.
Hours: 37.5 per week
Major Responsibilities:
Prepare for and teach rigorous ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugee and asylee clients , using interactive, learner-centered activities and ESL strategies
Document attendance and student progress per funder requirements
Follow up with students who miss class to address barriers to attendance
Support with intake and registration of new students
Process referrals and conduct participant outreach
Actively participate in weekly check-ins with the Adult Education Supervisor and team meetings to discuss individual client progress and the best way to provide support as necessary
Complete professional development hours as required by program funders
Supervise ESL Assistant Interns
Test student's English language skills using Intercambio, Best Plus 3.0 or other assessment per funder requirements
Complete other tasks as needed to support the Adult Education Department
Breakdown of weekly hours : 24 hrs. teaching, 8 hours lesson planning, 2.5 hrs. administrative work, 3 hrs. team meetings / supervision
Theirc · NY