English Language Learning Instructor

International-Council-For-Refugees-and-Immigrant; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

The International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc. seeks an ELL Instructor to plan and deliver high-quality workplace English for adult learners.

This role emphasizes learner-centered teaching, flexibility, and cultural awareness to support real-world communication in workplace settings. You will collaborate with program staff, employers, and learners to tailor curricula, assess progress, and ensure a positive, respectful classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver contextualized English language instruction for adult learners.
• Assess learners’ progress and provide feedback to learners and staff.
• Collaborate with employers and staff to align curriculum with workplace needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum tailored to employer partners and programs.
• Assess learners’ skills and progress using program tools and provides feedback.
• Integrate workplace-specific vocabulary and scenarios to strengthen job-related communication.
• Create a supportive, respectful classroom environment that fosters participation and skill-building.
• Track attendance, learner progress, and submit required reports on time.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure program quality and alignment with employer needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Job description

The ELL Instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality contextualized English language instruction tailored to the needs of adult learners in the workplace. This role requires flexibility, cultural awareness, and a commitment to learner-centered teaching. Instructors collaborate with program staff, employers, and learners to ensure a quality curriculum plan and a positive classroom experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing a curriculum specifically tailored to individual employer partners and specific programs to serve English learners at various English levels.
• Assess learners’ skills and progress using program tools and provides feedback to both learners and program coordinators.
• Integrate workplace-specific vocabulary and scenarios to strengthen communication skills relevant to learners’ jobs.
• Create a supportive, respectful classroom environment that fosters participation, confidence, and skill-building.
• Track attendance, learner progress, and submit required reports/documentation on time.
• Collaborate with ICRI staff to ensure program quality and alignment with employer and other ESL site needs.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and engage students
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques for teaching English language skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students
• Organizational skills to plan lessons, manage resources, and assess student progress

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Work Location

In person

The International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.