Citizenship Class Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visas.

Closing date: Until filled

This position is a temporary, part-time role that will be around 6 months.

Agency Overview

At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve nearly 13,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

When one of us succeeds, we all succeed!

Neighborhood House is on a mission to becoming a multi-cultural, anti-racist agency. We are achieving this by sharing power, listening to and learning from each other and our communities, and working to repair past inequities. We are building a culture where equity is the foundation, inclusiveness is the default, and access for marginalized communities is the norm.

Our Agency Values include Community, Equity, Integrity, Relationships, and Sustainability. More information about our Agency Values can be foundhere.

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Job Summary

The Citizenship Instructor is a key member in the operation of Neighborhood House (NH)'s, Community Health Division. This position reports to the Citizenship Supervisor. This position has primary responsibilities of preparing and presenting effective lesson plans to the ESL/Civics students, so that they may take and successfully pass the English and US Civics test, as part of the process to become naturalized US Citizens. These classes will encompass all levels of ESL students seeking immigration/naturalization services. This is a hybrid position with the requirement to work onsite at the Birch Creek and Greenbridge location at least twice a week

Responsibilities

Administrative (30%)

• Prepare Citizenship class and instructional materials.
• Assist Supervisor with development of civic field experiences.
• Enroll new clients in-person.
• Attend Staff meetings, partner meetings, and trainings as needed.

Classroom Activities (50%)

• Initiate outreach to eligible lawful permanent residents in the community for citizenship education
• Maintain files for each client participating in the program including assessment and intake form.
• Teach multi-level classes weekly following the English competency levels required by the contract.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring as needed.
• Follow up with clients and assist them with preparing for the citizenship test, including mock interviews.
• Maintain volunteer supervision and training of volunteers in partnership with supervisor.

Data Entry (20%)

• Maintain and provide quarterly data to the Program Supervisor.
• Record and maintain participant progress and outcomes in data base.
• Work with program staff to evaluate the program's progress and identify needs.
• Record volunteer hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in adult education or related field and two years of experience teaching ESL classes, preferably in a community-based setting; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must have knowledge of United States civics and government.
• Ability to engage students in a classroom setting.
• Have respectful, open, unbiased, and accepting attitude toward clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a culturally diverse workplace dedicated to equity and inclusion.
• Neighborhood House is on a journey to become a fully inclusive, multicultural, anti-racist organization. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice.
• Strong professional and ethical judgement, particularly in the human services context.
• Very organized with a high level of attention to detail.
• Self-starter, highly organized, dependable, have strong problem-solving skills and are able to manage multiple complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work on a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends. This is a hybrid position with the requirement to work onsite at the Birch Creek and Greenbridge location at least twice a week.
• Must have access to independent, reliable transportation for travel in King County.
• Willingness to comply with established agency policies and performance standards, which may include productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer services, teamwork, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Experience working with refugees and/or immigrants.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Credentials

• Must pass Neighborhood House background check requirements.
• Position requires Washington State bi-annual criminal background re-check.

Post-Hire on-the-job Training Requirements

• Current First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Sexual Harassment Training within 30 days of hire.
• Child Abuse and Neglect training within 2 weeks of hire.

Employment Practice

Neighborhood House is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we support and follow federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Neighborhood House does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, caste, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical ability including HIV status, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, sexual orientation and expression of gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Management and HR staff are committed to ensuring that all personnel decisions that affect employees, clients, volunteers, and board members are made in accordance with the equal employment opportunity principles of nondiscrimination.

For more information

Inquiries may be directed to People and Culture at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to jobs@nhwa.org