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The ESL Program Assistant will assist our ESL team with student enrollments, pretesting, attendance tracking, in-class assistance, post testing, and volunteer management. They will also support students who need extra help adjusting to the classes or referrals for other services. As part of our ESL team, the ESL Program Assistant will partner with learners from many different ethnic, religious, linguistic, and educational backgrounds to build their confidence in English communication and empower them to function and thrive in their new American context.
Job Responsibility:
Complete intakes and enrollment paperwork with new students
Lead or co-lead pretesting sessions for new students
Assist instructors with student posttesting
Serve as a floating class assistant in classrooms where extra support is needed
Occasionally substitute teach ESL classes, utilizing plans and materials provided by instructor
Reach out to students who are having challenges participating in classes to understand their needs and provide support or referrals
Assist instructors to collect student feedback about the program
Occasionally provide 1:1 tutoring for students with unique needs
Maintain student and volunteer records in an organized and confidential manner, including attendance, testing records, and enrollment information
Participate in team meetings and trainings
Maintain close communication with other staff in order to coordinate effective service to clients
Assist with team projects and related tasks as needed
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
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
Driver’s license and flexibility to occasionally travel to Thurston County office or Whatcom County office
Nice to have:
Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties
Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to learn
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Knowledge of a second language a plus, especially Spanish, Pashto, Dari, French, Arabic, Somali, Lingala, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole
Experience learning English as an additional language a plus
Intermediate computer knowledge, including MS Office
Prior experience with ESL programs preferred
Experience working in a multi-cultural, social service setting highly desirable
Familiarity with refugee resettlement process very helpful
What we offer:
Competitive benefits package
Employee discount program
Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation well-being program