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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org.

OVERVIEW

The ESL Instructor provides specialized instruction for various state and federally funded programs intended to engage a diverse population of learners. For the purposes of developing refugees and immigrants’ ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meet state and federal standards
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the instructional program so as to ensure that learners meet and exceed learning targets
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages the learner responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of the learner
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating the learners progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferable in Education or related discipline (Or with a minimum of three years TESOL experience is required)
• Availability to work on a variable schedule, including the likelihood of teaching on nights and weekends
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate and build lasting relationships and partnerships with program and field office staff
• Sensitivity to the development stages and well-being of ELLs
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and database programs
• Ability to facilitate group discussion, analyze situations, and draw conclusions
• Highly adaptable and flexible with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a demanding work environment
• Must have dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people
• Good sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training
• Satisfactory completion of funder required trainings upon hire and on an annual basis
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying; and
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
• References will be required at time of the final interview.
• No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
• Work Location: In-person (possible consideration for a hybrid work environment).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer