Citizenship Class Program Specialist

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE•Chicago, IL

2d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Erie Neighborhood House, a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society, is seeking a full-time (40 hours) Citizenship class Specialist for its Little Village /West Town Sites. This role involves 16 hours of teaching responsibility and 24 hours of administrative responsibility. Reporting to the Adult Education Program Manager, the Program Specialist’s basic function is to develop the Citizenship Class curriculum, teach Civic/Citizenship classes for adult learners, and provide administrative and program support to staff, instructors, and participants in Erie Neighborhood House’s Civic/Citizenship classes. The full-time Citizenship Class Program Specialist will be a position in partnership with the Department of Adult Education and Training, directly impacting the immigrant community. In return for your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunities for growth, and have a direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required
Ability to work well with a diverse group of adult learners
Ability to collaborate with the teaching team and volunteer tutors
Ability to perform program administrative duties
Knowledge and understanding of the 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 students’ progress towards them
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, on-line systems and other software

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years experience working with ESL students is preferred
Bilingual – Spanish and English preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit and register students for Civic and Citizenship classes and create and maintain student files
Administer and score the standardized pre- and post-tests
Provide instruction in English to develop the oral and literacy competencies required 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 and encourage class participation, incorporating technology into classroom activities
Assess and track student progress by ensuring that all students complete an individualized education plan and identify and address individual challenges
Keep accurate attendance records
Follow up with students with poor attendance on a weekly basis
Manage the waitlist for Civic/Citizenship classes to ensure maximum enrollment
Support and ensure professional classroom instruction of the citizenship instructors; Ensure that syllabi are created and uploaded to SharePoint
Collect, enter, and track statistical data on student enrollment, attendance, test scores, goals, and outcomes in database
Prepare and submit reports and vouchers for funders, as well as internal and external stakeholders
Administer student evaluations of the instructor once a semester
Document, track, and submit the instructor’s professional development hours to the funder
Conduct outreach for citizenship and ESL classes
Support citizenship instruction and outcomes by coordinating and scheduling classes on and off-site
Identify students who need additional support and link them with appropriate resources
Participate in meetings with staff and instructors, partner agency meetings, and professional development trainings
Perform other related duties as necessary
Occasional travels for outreach activities, training, and program registration events

Benefits

Compensation of $21-$22 an hour
Work / life integration
Generous paid time off
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 Year 1 = 8 days
Vacation Year 2 = 13 days
Vacation Year 3 + = 20 days
Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
Two-weeks 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 and short and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care
403b with employer match
Employee Assistance Program