Volunteer Adult ESL Instructor

International Rescue Committee Phoenix; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee Phoenix is seeking volunteer instructors to support English language learning for recently arrived adult refugees and immigrants in Elizabeth, NJ. Responsibilities include facilitating classes, designing lesson plans, and promoting core competencies in English. This role requires a commitment to teaching twice a week for at least 10 weeks, with effective classroom management skills and familiarity with online platforms like Zoom essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency or familiarity with Spanish, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Haitian Creole, or Swahili is a bonus.
• Experience working with adult students from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to teaching for at least 10 weeks over 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction using provided curriculum for adult learners.
• Design lesson plans based on students’ needs.
• Record attendance and prepare materials for classes.

Skills

Teaching ESOL/EFL to adults

Classroom management

Using Zoom for classes

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Post-secondary institution enrollment or graduation

TESOL certificate (or working towards)

Tools

Zoom

Online teaching platforms

Job description

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Scope Of Work

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), works in the United States welcomes newly arrived refugees and immigrants, supports them in their resettlement, and provides holistic services to help them build new lives in their communities.

The IRC in New Jersey seeks volunteer instructors to support English language learning among recently arrived adult refugees and immigrants who have fled persecution in their home country and are rebuilding their lives in New Jersey. IRC will hold 1.5-hour morning, afternoon, or evening classes twice a week. Volunteers must commit to teaching a selected schedule every week for 10 weeks long session for at least 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small to large group instruction using provided curriculum.
• Familiar with using Zoom to conduct classes and engage learners in the online class setting.
• Design customized lesson plans based on provided curriculum to meet students’ learning needs.
• Facilitate and support technology skills through online lessons to low digital literacy skills students.
• Promote core competencies of English language skills needed to obtain and retain employment and achieve self-sufficiency.
• Create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning among program participants while interacting with diverse population.
• Record attendance and prepare lesson materials effectively.
• Timely documentation and submission of the Teacher Log after each class.
• Communicate with Adult Education staff to evaluate student progress, define weekly lesson objectives and summarize student learning outcomes.
  
  

Requirements

• Volunteers must be based in the U.S. Interns must be based in US, must be a US citizen or have US work authorization, must be enrolled in post-secondary institution or have graduated from a post-secondary institution within last 2 years
• Experience teaching ESOL/EFL to adults in group settings.
• TESOL certificate or working towards receiving a TESOL certification is preferred.
• Familiar with Zoom and other teaching related platforms.
• Experience working with adult students from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills.
• Excellent classroom management skills and confidence facilitate both large and small groups.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Reliable, responsible, and dedicated to the position until the end of the session.
• Fluency or familiarity with Spanish, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Haitian Creole, or Swahili is a bonus, but not required.
  
  

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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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