Overview
Teach ESL classes to adult clients, including newly arrived refugees and immigrants, to build vocabulary, communication skills, and life skills for success in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive client referrals and conduct initial client assessments
- Perform comprehensive assessment on each student to established quality assurance including pre-tests and post- tests.
- Conduct comprehensive intake and assessments of clients’ needs; develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized service plans with each client.
- Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements, and agency quality assurance standards.
- Compile data, perform data entry, and assemble information for comprehensive reports or forms.
- Prepare for and teach ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugees, and asylee clients, using interactive, learner-centered activities and ESL strategies
- Document attendance and student progress
- Administer clients’ pre-and post-tests
- Conduct participant outreach with partner organizations
- Attend weekly or bi-weekly check-ins with the Adult ESL Coordinator and team meetings to discuss individual client progress and the best way to provide support as necessary
- Test clients’ English language skills to evaluate progress
- Complete other tasks as needed to support the Education and Learning Department
Required Experience
- 3+ years of experience teaching ESL to adults from culturally diverse backgrounds using culturally responsive strategies
- Previous experience working with refugees or immigrants preferred
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or TESOL certificate preferred
