ESL Specialist
Position
We are looking for a team player to join our Community Care team as an ESL Specialist, overseeing the Jubilee REACH ‘English as a Second Language’ program. This position is part-time, averaging 25 hours per week, possibly less in the summer months. Workdays are primarily Monday-Thursday, which schedule times varying based on program needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Programs and Students:
Develop, implement, and evaluate the ESL program, serving students with limited English proficiency
Oversee curriculum implementation and instructional practices
Facilitate communication: newsletter, email, text, meetings
Coordinate and conduct class placement testing for students
Build relationships with program students and monitor progress
Develop and implement short- and long-term plans for the efficient operation of the program
Stay up to date on ESL program trends, new ideas, methodologies, and training
Volunteers:
Recruit, interview, and train volunteer teachers and classroom assistants
Provide direction, consultation, and supervision to program volunteers
Provide ongoing volunteer development, training & workshops: teachers & assistant teachers
Observe teachers & assistant teachers in-classroom quarterly for evaluation & improvement
Monitor classroom settings to understand the needs of teachers and coordinators
Care for volunteers to ensure appreciation and a feeling of belonging
Administrative:
Manage the ESL department budget
Purchase needed supplies, textbooks, and materials for the ESL program
Maintain spreadsheets for applicants, current students and exited students
Coordinate translation of communication materials into other languages as needed
Maintain and revise forms as needed for the program
Attend staff meetings, as scheduled
Requirements:
Credentials for an ESL certification (TEFL, TESOL, ESL, etc.)
Strong understanding of ESL methodologies and teaching practices
Developed leadership and instructional coaching skills
Strong written and oral communications skills in English
Spanish language skills are strongly preferred
Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Ability to work independently and as a team
Complete a Federal and State Background Check
A willingness to practice honesty, forgiveness, and grace to those you work with and aim to serve
Salary Range: $25-$33 an hour