ESOL- Instructor and Program Support

Description

Summary :

The International Center provides educational programming for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. The incumbent will develop, design, and deliver thoughtful and effective ESOL classes and provide individual support and connection to services for day laborers and their families at our office in Yonkers.

Salary : $32.97 per hour, this is a non-exempt hourly position based on a 35 hours work week or $60,000 annually.

Responsibilities :

Instructional responsibilities :

The incumbent is responsible for overall beginner ESOL course development and instruction in  the          Yonkers ESOL program.

• In coordination with the Director of Programs, design and deliver in-person, 10-week ESOL courses over three semesters each year (September-June).
• Create thorough and well-developed beginner ESOL class curricula focusing on communicative competence for immigrants. In line with the current pedagogy, content will be meaningful and relevant to students’ self-sufficiency outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain physical and digital student portfolios and files.
• Support one part-time instructor and any program volunteer.

Case Management responsibilities :

The incumbent will serve as the first point of contact and manage and support students enrolled in the Yonkers    ESOL program.

Training and Staff Development :

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position and work hours are Monday through Friday with evening hours                     required. Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6 : 30 to 8 : 30pm. Weekend hours may be   required to meet student needs.

Working conditions and physical demands required :

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to                                 successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Remain stationary and / or ambulate for the duration of instruction and presentations, addressing and / or                 monitoring students.

Qualifications :

Education and / or experience required :

Bachelor's degree in education, ESOL or related field; Masters preferred.

Proficiency in Spanish.

Experience working with multi-level adult ESOL learners in various contexts and familiarity with                        an array of pedagogical approaches to second language acquisition.

Experience with digital instruction including digital skills, familiarity with remote learning                                  platforms, and knowledge of online resources.

Experience with BEST Plus preferred.

Previous experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Previous experience making referrals for social services, providing follow up, and tracking                                  outcomes.

Experience with community outreach a plus.

Skills, Licenses and / or competencies required :

Highly motivated and self-starter.

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Experience with data tracking and data entry across databases.

Computer literacy (expertise with Office Suite, Google Drive, and Zoom).

Ability / willingness to work evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.