ESL Instructor
About The Position
Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. This position is responsible for English as a Second Language (ESL) / English Language Acquisition (ELA) instruction to eligible refugee & immigrant clients to help them gain language proficiency necessary to obtain and maintain employment and integrate into their new communities. All LCSNW team members are responsible for upholding and encouraging LCSNW values: compassion, integrity, interdependence, inclusion, and stewardship; communicating openly and effectively; building collaborative relationships in balance with working independently; and strictly adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak in English.
- Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflicts, and obstacles/barriers.
- Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle.
- Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program.
Responsibilities
- Provide services to participants with limited English abilities, including classroom ESL/ELA instruction and office hours.
- Utilize curriculum that incorporates content and language to prepare participants for the workforce and integration into their communities.
- Determine participants’ language level gains based on assessment in all four (4) skill levels: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
- Conduct community outreach about available programming.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant program/department requirements, including and not limited to adhering to all record-keeping and reporting requirements.
- Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members and facilitate the development of a positive staff support network.
- Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
- Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
- Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
- 12 paid agency recognized holidays
- 2 floating holidays to use your way
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
