Citizenship Class Program Specialist

Erie Neighborhood House•Chicago, IL

11h

About The Position

Erie Neighborhood House is seeking a full-time Citizenship Class Program Specialist for its Little Village and West Town sites. The 40-hour position includes 16 hours of teaching and 24 hours of administrative responsibilities. In partnership with the Department of Adult Education and Training, the specialist develops citizenship curriculum, teaches civic and citizenship classes for adult learners, and provides administrative and program support to staff, instructors, and participants. The role directly impacts the immigrant community and reports to the Adult Education Program Manager. The specialist recruits and registers students, administers and scores assessments, teaches English language and naturalization content, develops and maintains curricula and resources, and tracks learner progress and outcomes. The position also supports instructors, manages class enrollment and scheduling, coordinates outreach, maintains program data and records, prepares reports for funders and stakeholders, and connects students with additional resources as needed. Occasional travel is required for outreach, training, and program registration events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Ability to work well with a diverse group of adult learners and collaborate with the teaching team and volunteer tutors.
Ability to perform program administrative duties.
Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and general education principles of instruction and classroom management.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret student test scores (CASAS) and reports.
Ability to develop individual and classroom learning objectives and assess student progress toward them.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, online systems, and other software.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working with ESL students is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit and register students for civic and citizenship classes, and create and maintain student files.
Administer and score standardized pre- and post-tests.
Teach English to develop the oral and literacy competencies needed to pass the U.S. citizenship exam and interview.
Develop, maintain, and submit curricula and class resources, including lesson plans with student objectives and activities.
Prepare and present English language and naturalization curricula and materials to program participants.
Engage students, encourage class participation, and incorporate technology into classroom activities.
Assess and track student progress; ensure students complete individualized education plans and identify and address individual challenges.
Keep accurate attendance records and follow up weekly with students who have poor attendance.
Manage the civic and citizenship class waitlist to ensure maximum enrollment.
Support and ensure professional classroom instruction by citizenship instructors.
Ensure syllabi are created and uploaded to SharePoint.
Collect, enter, and track student enrollment, attendance, test scores, goals, and outcomes in a database.
Prepare and submit reports and vouchers for funders and internal and external stakeholders.
Administer student evaluations of instructors once per semester.
Document, track, and submit instructors’ professional development hours to the funder.
Conduct outreach for citizenship and ESL classes.
Coordinate and schedule citizenship classes on-site and off-site.
Identify students who need additional support and connect them with appropriate resources.
Participate in staff and instructor meetings, partner agency meetings, and professional development trainings.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
Travel occasionally for outreach activities, training, and program registration events.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities and opportunities for growth.
Work/life integration.
12 accrued sick days per year.
3 personal days.
Paid birthday off.
8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
Paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Vacation: 8 days in Year 1, 13 days in Year 2, and 20 days in Year 3 and later.
Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible.
Two weeks of fully paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Time off for school conferences and activities, as well as bereavement leave.
Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows.
Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision, and dependent care.
403(b) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.