ESOL Workforce Development Instructor - 2003349

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York•New York, NY

23h•$38 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The International Center provides educational programming for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. Working in the Bridge to Healthcare Program, the incumbent will develop, design, and deliver thoughtful and effective contextualized ESOL for healthcare classes for learners at our main Center. Upon completion of the ESOL classes, participants would be prepared and eligible to enroll in a Home Health Aide training course to prepare for the Home Health Aide competency evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, ESOL or related field
Experience working with multi-level adult ESOL learners in various contexts, including community-based programs, and familiarity with an array of pedagogical approaches to second language acquisition.
Experience and facility with digital instruction including digital skills, familiarity with remote and hybrid learning platforms, and knowledge of online resources.
Previous experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work and communicate effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.), Google Drive Suite, WhatsApp, and Zoom; ability to learn new platforms and databases as needed.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and goals.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred
Experience with BEST Plus 3.0 preferred
Experience with community outreach a plus

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Director of Programs and Project Manager, design and deliver nine-week contextualized healthcare and ESOL courses focused on the English needed to work as a Home Health Attendant.
Create thorough and well-developed class curricula focusing on healthcare content and communicative competence for caregivers.
Ensure that ESOL materials and curricula are aligned to the content and level of proficiency required for the HHA training and competency exam.
Hold weekly office hours for students to ensure they are working toward their identified goals.
Work with other Center staff and additional CCCS services to address student needs outside the classroom.
Conduct participant intake, assess language proficiency, and identify goals.
Provide ongoing support to promote learning, engagement, and retention.
Work one-on-one with participants as needed.
Track and enter student data, attendance, and case notes into internal databases.
Actively participate in professional development, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate and requested.
Track and analyze attendance, learner feedback, class surveys/needs assessments, qualitative narrative evaluation, and assist with reporting for funders.
Provide general administrative and program support for the Center including assisting with student registration, pre- and post-testing students using BEST Plus, assisting with class scheduling, and maintaining student portfolios and files.
Substitute as an instructor as needed.