Citizenship Class Program Specialist

Erie Neighborhood House•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Erie Neighborhood House is seeking a full-time Citizenship Class Program Specialist for its Little Village and West Town sites. The position is 40 hours per week, with 16 hours of teaching and 24 hours of administrative responsibilities. Reporting to the Adult Education Program Manager, the specialist develops citizenship-class curriculum, teaches civic and citizenship classes for adult learners, and provides administrative and program support to staff, instructors, and participants. The role is in partnership with the Department of Adult Education and Training and directly impacts the immigrant community. The specialist recruits and registers students, administers and scores standardized tests, teaches English skills needed for the U.S. citizenship exam and interview, develops curricula and class resources, and tracks learner progress and program outcomes. The role also supports instructors, coordinates classes and outreach, maintains student and program records, and prepares reports for funders and stakeholders. Occasional travel is required for outreach, training, and program registration events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of adult learners.
Ability to collaborate with the teaching team and volunteer tutors.
Ability to perform program administrative duties.
Knowledge 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.
Must be a member of AFSCME or join after 30 days.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years’ 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 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 participants.
Engage students, encourage class participation, and incorporate technology into classroom activities.
Ensure each student completes an individualized education plan; assess and track progress and identify and address individual challenges.
Maintain accurate attendance records and follow up weekly with students with poor attendance.
Manage the civic and citizenship class waitlist to support maximum enrollment.
Support and ensure professional classroom instruction by citizenship instructors.
Ensure syllabi are created and uploaded to SharePoint.
Collect, enter, and track data on enrollment, attendance, test scores, goals, and outcomes in the 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 classes on-site and off-site.
Identify students needing additional support and connect them with appropriate resources.
Participate in staff and instructor meetings, partner-agency meetings, and professional development trainings.
Travel occasionally for outreach activities, training, and program registration events.
Perform other related duties as necessary.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including 12 accrued sick days, 3 personal days, a paid birthday off, 8 paid holidays, and a paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Vacation of 8 days in year one, 13 days in year two, and 20 days in year three and thereafter.
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.
Annual paid day off for personal professional development.
Tuition assistance and 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.
Professional development opportunities and opportunities for growth.