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This position has the primary responsibility for providing English language instruction for adult refugees and immigrants from literacy to advanced-level language learners. This position helps students gain practical English language proficiency for self-sufficiency, community engagement/communication, further education, and/or employment and career advancement in the United States. Instructors facilitate students moving toward stability and healthy integration in their communities and workplaces. Instruction may occur in a variety of modalities: in-person, hybrid model, or remote during day or evening hours. Instruction may include a literacy, English Language Acquisition, or career-based focus. This position collaborates with other instructors and other departments to meet student needs.
Job Responsibility:
Provide student-centered English language instruction for adult refugees and immigrants from literacy to intermediate levels
Design scaffolded multi-level lesson plans and corresponding materials focused on English language skills development
Develop lessons appropriate to method of delivery: in-person, remote, or hybrid
Integrate civics education, digital literacy, relevant math concepts, and career pathways into rigorous English Language instruction and practice
Provide meaningful tasks for volunteers to engage with individuals or small groups to support student learning
Create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible, engaging, and active
Conduct student assessments and attendance
Complete all attendance reports as scheduled to ensure program compliance
Complete monthly story as scheduled to support development efforts
Collect signed student work samples at regular intervals
Track professional development on appropriate forms and with certificates
Complete a minimum of fifteen hours of professional development each fiscal year
Share teaching skills, materials, information and ideas in department professional development meetings
Attend staff meetings and other trainings as required
Participate in Education Department meetings or events
Requirements:
Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
Knowledge of Second Language Acquisition Teaching Methods for Adults
M.A. in TESOL or MA/BA in related field (Linguistics, English, Education) with an approved TESOL Certificate
Digital literacy skills
Nice to have:
Adult ELA teaching experience
Develop communicative and engaging lesson plans and implement them to assist students in English language acquisition