Workplace Literacy ESOL Instructor

International Rescue Committee•Atlanta, GA

6d•$20 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: The Workplace Literacy ESOL Instructor is responsible for providing integrated English language instruction for non-native English speakers. The Workplace Literacy Project at IRC collaborates with Atlanta-area employers to provide instruction to support English Language Learners to improve the productivity of their workforce. The instructor must be able to successfully develop and tailor curriculum and materials to the needs of students enrolled into the program including the support of maintaining employer partnerships, student recruitment, registration, attendance tracking, retention, progress and assessment. This is a part-time non-exempt 18.75 hours per week position, reporting to the IET and Workplace Literacy Supervisor of the Adult Education Program. The course schedule will be established in collaboration with the employer partners and the Adult Education team and will include a combination of on-site and hybrid delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (4-year) required.
Relevant professional experience in education and/or human services is strongly preferred.
Experience working with immigrants or refugees preferred.
Strong desire to support vulnerable individuals and families and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting.
Enthusiasm for adult education and language learning.
An interest in immigrant and refugee and asylee issues and the resettlement process.
Strong communication abilities, including the ability to lead classes and oversee community volunteers and adult learners.
Detail oriented and comfortable working with online databases.
Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment, in-person, online, and over the phone, with adult learners, sometimes with little or no English proficiency.
Ability to take initiative, work independently on projects, and follow through on critical tasks.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment, co-teaching and facilitating learning through others.
Strong time management skills and comfortability with computer and web-based office and communication platforms.
Fluent in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a certificate program in Adult Education, TEFL, TESL, and/or TESOL is preferred.
Bi-lingual abilities in a language spoken by an IRC client group is desired.

Responsibilities

Deliver integrated ESOL instruction
Plan and prepare curricula and lesson plans for mixed-level classes to meet the English language learning needs of students.
Integrated ESOL combines English language lessons with job skills and workforce preparation, digital literacy skills, and other skills as pertaining to the employer’s workplace literacy needs.
Tune lesson activities to meet student needs across a range of English proficiency levels, from the most basic through intermediate and advanced levels of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.
Document student progress towards established employer milestones.
Orient and conference with current and potential students, assisting students in completing necessary intake and enrollment forms, both virtually, using phone and web-based platforms, and in-person.
Administer English language assessments to measure and track student progress and gains.
Assist with record-keeping and data entry to support program administration and compliance with programmatic requirements.
Document student progress by keeping accurate and timely attendance records, case notes, assessment data, program participant surveys, and observations of student progress.
Maintain a positive learning environment.
Facilitate student learning activities that build cultural and community knowledge and encourage collaboration and positive peer support.
Maintain open and effective communication with adult education team members.
Report regularly on program goals, client attendance, learning activities, student progress and any problems or concerns with clients or programs.
Actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Assist with Adult Education new client orientations and training.

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.