Vocational & ESL Instructor - Per Diem
About The Position
The Vocational and ESL Instructor provides English as a Second Language classes to newly arriving, employable refugees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, Afghan and Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees, and other populations served through Refugee Social Services and other CWS employment programs. Instruction supports English-language acquisition and job readiness for adult learners with varied literacy levels, from non-literate adults to those with conversational English skills. Lessons address practical and professional contexts such as greetings, following directions, job interviews, workplace communication, and basic math skills. This is a per diem position based on funding, approximately four hours per week. The position works evening class hours and is in person, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Two years of previous work experience in refugee resettlement, adult education, ESL, or employment and training-related services, teaching adults and children.
- Ability to provide culturally sensitive support.
- Fluency in English and superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word) and Internet applications.
Nice To Haves
- TESOL certification.
- Fluency in a primary refugee language.
Responsibilities
- Teach adult learners English grammar, writing, reading, speaking, and listening through tailored lessons.
- Research and implement curriculum suited to adult learners pursuing employability.
- Implement lesson plans that promote employability and interviewing skills, target specific job skills, and incorporate designed teaching aids and activities.
- Provide twelve-week class sessions incorporating approximately eight hours of class per week; maintain attendance logs and adjust schedules as needed based on program successes and challenges.
- Refer learners with accelerated skills to advanced ESL opportunities in the community.
- Test students upon completion of an ESL cycle and/or record their progress for program tracking; provide necessary documentation for client case files.
- Communicate with staff and recommend clients for entry into the job-search process.
- Provide adult students with resource information to help them thrive in their new communities.
- Maintain confidentiality of class records and personal information.
- Track daily client attendance and submit data to staff.
- Refer eligible clients to other career pathways and digital literacy programs.
- Advocate on behalf of refugees and refugee-serving voluntary agencies.
- Stay informed about refugee and immigrant issues and services available to CWS clients, using current information to identify and serve clients effectively.
- Perform duties in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
