Vocational English as a Second Language Instructor

Teaching & Training

Overview

Teach vocational English to refugee adults and assist with employment integration.

You have:

• Undergraduate degree in Adult Education or related field required, Masters preferred.
• ESL certification such as TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA required.
• 1-2 years relevant work experience in VESL Instruction/Adult Education or other relevant field.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience working with adult learners from various cultural and linguistic groups, with multiple levels of English skill required; work with refugee populations desirable.
• Experience developing and providing orientations and trainings.
• Experience designing curriculum and integrating technology into teaching desired.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated success in developing and managing multiple projects and activities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working with underserved populations preferred.
• Flexible and resilient.

Major Responsibilities:

ESL certification such as TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA required

- Plan and teach full time VESL classes to refugee adults with a focus on vocational English acquisition; - Develop VESL lesson plans that enable clients to gain real- life skills and fully participate in their new communities; - In coordination with Volunteer Coordinator and Employment Program Manager, assist IRC Employment team in managing volunteer and intern force; - Collaborate with Employment Program Manager to enroll, track, and update clients’ participation in the VESL program in accordance with contractual obligations; - Maintain case file documents for client’s participation and outcomes; - Implement basic computer skills training using the IRC computer lab focusing on VESL instruction and Microsoft Office; - Tailor lesson plans to meet the needs of varying language levels and cultural backgrounds of the refugee students; - Administer initial client intake English exam, and regular assessments to ensure client’s English progress; - Maintain case file documentation for individual clients’ activities and outcomes for reporting purposes; - Monitor classroom participation, and maintain attendance records; - Implement evaluation to determine success and usefulness of training and programming; - Aid Employment Program Manager in reporting errors or changes in client information in a timely fashion, communicating with Social Services as needed; - Encourage employment as the pathway to self-sufficiency for newly arrived refugees - Participate in IRC Communities of Practice, staff meetings, and other networking/learning opportunities in the network; - Other duties as assigned

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Employment Program Manager Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting: N/A Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Employment Program Coordinator, Employment Specialist/Caseworker, VESL Instructor, Digital Literacy Specialist, Career Development Coordinator, IDA Program Specialist, and AmeriCorps Member

External: Santa Clara County, Community Colleges, Employers, and other Community Partners

Job Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree in Adult Education or related field required, Masters preferred. ESL certification such as TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA required. - 1-2 years+ relevant work experience in in VESL Instruction/Adult Education, or other relevant field. - Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills. - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment; - Experience working with adult learners from a variety of cultural and linguistic groups, and with multiple levels of English language skill required; work with refugee populations desirable; - Experience developing and providing orientations and trainings; - Experience designing curriculum and integrating technology into teaching desired; - Self- starter with excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated success in developing and managing multiple projects and activities; - Highly organized, attentive to detail, responsible, and flexible: able to maintain responsibility for multiple tasks in the context of a diverse, fast-paced work environment; - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; - Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member; - Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel; - Experience working with underserved populations preferred; - Flexible and resilient.

Work Environment:

Standard Office Work Environment combined with occasional travel in and around the service delivery area

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and 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.

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