VESOL Manager of Instruction

JVS Boston•Boston, MA

2d•$60 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director ESOL and Advancements Pathways, the Manager of Instruction oversees vocational ESOL, job readiness training, and related activities to support immigrant and refugee participantsâ success toward job placement and career advancement goals. They build, strengthen, and grow key partnerships; supervise and support direct service staff; monitor and report all relevant program data and outcomes and evaluate programmatic success; and provide leadership around curriculum development, pre/post assessment tools, instructional quality, and staff professional development to assure participant and programmatic success. Responsibilities include: supervising and training vocational ESOL instructors and monitoring the effectiveness of instructional techniques and pacing; instituting any necessary upgrades and changes to ensure success of the program; collaborating with career coaches, support staff, and management across the division and across the agency as needed to assure goal attainment; reporting and creating documentation for submission to JVS leadership, funders, and other stakeholders; and at the discretion of the Director, leading instruction for classes or workshop(s) and/or provide coverage for instructors as needed. The Manager is part of a larger JVS team, all of whom are supporting the education, training, and employment needs of participants and employers. As an active member of JVS, they equitably contribute to agency performance goals and work to support the overall mission and philosophy of JVS. Program participants include immigrant and refugee adults seeking to advance their careers through training, education, and/or securing a new or better job. In addition to vocational ESOL services which this Manager oversees, all participants receive integrated, tailored career coaching overseen by other managers in the division.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of program/contract leadership and supervisory experience
Experience in curriculum development and/or workforce development for the adult learner
Ability to analyze course outcomes and propose means to achieve desired outcomes, if appropriate
Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and relate to adult learners; knowledge of adult learning theory
Demonstrated and effective presentation and facilitation skills both in person and remotely.
Ability to effectively collaborate and serve diverse individuals at all levels of the organization and externally
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently