Part-Time ESL Support Specialist for Refugee Programs

Wr; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee discount program

Job summary

World Relief is seeking an ESL Program Assistant to support student enrollments, pretesting, attendance tracking, in-class assistance, posttesting, and volunteer management. You will aid learners from diverse backgrounds to build confidence in English and adapt to life in America.

This part-time role (24 hours/week) features a hybrid schedule with in-office days and up to one remote day per week; occasional travel to Thurston/Whatcom counties may be required.

Qualifications

• Mature and personal Christian faith.
• Able to affirm World Relief's Core Beliefs and faith statements.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse cultural and religious backgrounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 with provided plans.
• Reach out to students having challenges to 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 confidentially (attendance, testing, enrollment).
• Participate in team meetings and trainings.
• Maintain communication with staff to coordinate services to clients.
• Assist with team projects and related tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

World Relief is seeking an ESL Program Assistant to support student enrollments, pretesting, attendance tracking, in-class assistance, posttesting, and volunteer management. You will aid learners from diverse backgrounds to build confidence in English and adapt to life in America.

This part-time role (24 hours/week) features a hybrid schedule with in-office days and up to one remote day per week; occasional travel to Thurston/Whatcom counties may be required.