ESL Instructor: Empower Refugee & Immigrant Learners

LCSNW; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5h work week

Medical/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation 2 weeks

Sick leave 2 weeks

12 holidays

Floating holidays

403(b) employer match

EAP for you and family

Student loan forgiveness potential

Job summary

Lutheran Community Services NW seeks an ESL/ELA instructor to support refugees and immigrants in developing language skills for employment and integration. You will deliver classroom instruction and office hours, using curricula that blend language with workforce readiness.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance while engaging in community outreach and cross‑functional teamwork to serve diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience working with refugees/immigrants or diverse populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESL/ELA instruction to participants with limited English abilities.
• Use curriculum that links language learning with workforce integration.
• Assess language gains across Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
• Conduct outreach about available programming and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with staff to support confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification

Job description

Lutheran Community Services NW seeks an ESL/ELA instructor to support refugees and immigrants in developing language skills for employment and integration. You will deliver classroom instruction and office hours, using curricula that blend language with workforce readiness.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance while engaging in community outreach and cross‑functional teamwork to serve diverse communities.