(ESL) English as a Second Language Instructor Coach

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans•Metairie, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) has been offering English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for over 15 years. ESL classes are offered to adults in the greater metropolitan region. This person will be responsible for class instruction of students of multiple levels in both group and one-on-one settings. Our current class offerings are both online and onsite at our Metairie location. Travel to other locations may be required on an as-needed basis. Instructor/Coach schedules will be developed on a per-term basis depending on the need at that particular time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Intermediate to proficient knowledge of ESL instruction, curriculum, and teaching techniques
Ability to effectively work with diverse populations, including multicultural immigrant individuals and families
Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing priorities and additional responsibilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
Excellent organizational skills and ability to collaborate across all levels of staff and management
Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality of client and case information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and database systems, with the ability to learn new software

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) is strongly preferred. Other language skills are highly valued
Familiarity with Cambridge Ventures curriculum preferred

Responsibilities

Implement a focused curriculum to support students from pre-beginner level to high intermediate level students
Instruction and classroom management both in-person and online for adult learners
Offer one-on-one support to students to improve attendance and remove barriers to participation
Efficiently communicate with students to manage coaching sessions
Collect sign-in- sheets; class attendance
Track and record students participation and milestones into the WRU system
Ensure effective and empathetic communication with other program staff
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Maintain availability to respond to emergencies