Vocational ESOL Instructor – Refugee Services

JVS Boston•Boston, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

JVS is seeking a Vocational ESOL Instructor to lead and develop Vocational English classes and trainings for immigrant and refugee participants. The goal is to support their job placement and career advancement. Classes are held at least three evenings per week from 5:30-8:30pm. The instructor will develop curriculum and lesson plans, intake and orient participants, deliver instruction, evaluate student progress, track outcomes, and collaborate with staff to achieve programmatic and organizational goals. Program participants are adults seeking career advancement through training, education, or securing better employment. They also receive integrated career coaching.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and relate to adult learners
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and classroom management skills, both in person and remotely.
Knowledge of adult learning theory
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office Suite/365 skills.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of clients at all levels of the organization
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Associate/BS or BA in Education or related field.
1-3 years of workplace training/teaching or related experience.

Nice To Haves

TESOL/TEFL, and/or CELTA certificate preferred
Candidates with bilingual or additional language encouraged to apply, especially in languages spoken by refugee and immigrant participants (i.e. Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Dari, French, Pashto, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Swahili, Ukrainian)

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the instructor role as leader both in and outside the classroom.
Meet class goals and outcomes, as well as establish, track and meet program dashboard indicators (e.g., enrollment, attendance/participation, retention, skills gains, student/employer/partner satisfaction).
Provide assistance with assessment, enrollment, delivery of services, pre/post testing with the goal of ensuring that clients obtain their predetermined goals.
Assist with planning and implementation of changes in the program, curriculum, or instruction.
Assist with planning and implementation of student celebration ceremonies, as needed.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with supervisor and program leadership to ensure smooth delivery of services.
Track outcomes and contribute to reports for funders and/or evaluators as needed.
Model behaviors and skills JVS delivers in classrooms and programs.
Create a classroom environment where all students feel heard, can express ideas, learn and problem solve in creative ways.
Establish relationships with colleagues and partners, and work collaboratively in a structured and on-going manner.
Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS.
Establish positive working relationships with all members of the agency.
Work collaboratively with and encourage collaboration between team members to ensure performance goals for departments are met.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and team-based projects.
Work collaboratively across JVS departments to assist in the building and implementation of cross-departmental processes.
Provide group-based career coaching services and develop, plan and facilitate job readiness workshops as needed.
Generate strategy and solutions in response to unforeseen change, setbacks and challenges.
Develop and modify curriculum based on the needs of both the students and employers.
Follow the course description and outline of topics provided for each class.
Incorporate organizational and workplace materials into the curriculum as appropriate.
Develop daily lesson plans that engage and retain the learners in the classroom.
Create emergency lesson plans and submit these plans to their supervisor at the beginning of each active cycle.
Be flexible to individual learning styles and set appropriate limits to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn.
Incorporate the JVS Core Skills regularly into the curriculum (test taking, organization, scheduling, research, critical thinking/problem solving, study skills, computer skills, and soft skills).
Manage tasks for all classroom volunteers.
Communicate with supervisor as directed for attendance and enrollment (may vary for each class/program).
Communicate with supervisor regarding any concerns that may impact the student’s progress in the classroom.
Communicate regularly with supervisor/manager and team to ensure successful program performance.
Complete final reports for all classes as needed.
Assist with planning and implementation of any Celebration of Achievement / Graduation ceremonies.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and a highly professional presence.
Perform other duties as requested.