ESOL Instructor

International Rescue Committee•Richmond, VA

6d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The ESOL Instructor provides integrated English language instruction for non-native English speakers. The instructor develops and adapts curriculum and materials to meet student needs and supports recruitment, registration, attendance tracking, retention, progress monitoring, and assessment. Integrated instruction combines English lessons with job skills and workforce preparation, digital literacy, civics, and other life skills. The instructor teaches mixed-level classes spanning basic through intermediate and advanced proficiency, and coordinates community volunteers who assist with classroom activities. This is a part-time position of approximately 7 hours per week, based at the IRC Richmond office, where classes and registrations are held. The position reports to the Adult Education Specialist and is expected to end on September 30, 2027. It is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Fluent spoken and written English.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to lead classes and oversee community volunteers and adult learners.
Detail-oriented and comfortable working with online databases.
Comfortable working in cross-cultural settings in person, online, and by phone with adult learners, including those with little or no English proficiency.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and follow through on critical tasks.
Ability to collaborate, co-teach, and facilitate learning through others.
Strong time management skills and comfort with computer, web-based office, and communication platforms.
Enthusiasm for adult education and language learning.
Interest in immigrant, refugee, and asylee issues and the resettlement process.
Strong desire to support vulnerable individuals and families and enthusiasm for working in a multicultural setting.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree (four-year) is preferred.
Completion of a certificate program in Adult Education, TEFL, TESL, and/or TESOL is preferred.
Relevant teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Experience working with immigrants or refugees is preferred.
Bilingual ability in a language spoken by an IRC client group is desired.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare curricula and lesson plans for mixed-level classes that address students’ English language learning needs.
Adapt lesson activities for students across a range of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing proficiency levels.
Use and oversee community volunteers as classroom assistants, including coordinating lesson activities in breakout groups.
Document student progress through goal setting and conference notes, and assist with student recruitment and retention activities.
Orient and conference with current and prospective students and help them complete intake and enrollment forms in person or virtually by phone and web-based platforms.
Administer English language assessments to measure and track student progress and gains.
Support program administration and compliance through record-keeping and data entry, including timely and accurate attendance records, case notes, assessment data, surveys, and observations of student progress.
Maintain a positive learning environment and facilitate activities that build cultural and community knowledge and encourage collaboration and peer support.
Communicate with adult education team members and report on program goals, attendance, learning activities, student progress, and client or program concerns.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days
10 U.S. holidays
20–25 days of paid time off, based on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
403(b) retirement savings plan with immediate employer-match vesting
Non-elective employer retirement contribution based on age and years of service, with three-year vesting
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families