Overview
The Adult Education Program provides free ESL classes to adult clients, focusing on English for everyday life and job readiness skills. The teacher will be responsible for teaching three ESL classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare for and teach rigorous ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugee and asylee clients, using interactive, learner-centered activities and ESL strategies
- Document attendance and student progress per funder requirements
- Follow up with students who miss class to address barriers to attendance
- Support with intake and registration of new students
- Process referrals and conduct participant outreach
- Actively participate in weekly check-ins with the Adult Education Supervisor and team meetings to discuss individual client progress and the best way to provide support as necessary
- Complete professional development hours as required by program funders
- Supervise ESL Assistant Interns
- Test student’s English language skills using Intercambio, Best Plus 3.0 or other assessment per funder requirements
- Complete other tasks as needed to support the Adult Education Department
Required Experience
3+ years of experience teaching ESL to adults from culturally diverse backgrounds using culturally responsive strategies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and TESOL certificate preferred
