ESL & Computer Literacy Trainer

The purpose of this position is to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and provide academic support for English Language Learners as well as basic computer literacy classes for entry-level learners. The position seeks to improve the ability of entry-level learners and/or English Language Learners to communicate via computers and/or English to meet their academic, professional, and personal goals.

This position is grant funded and is 28 hours per week.

Position Responsibilities:

English as a Second Language
• Teaching assigned ESL classes
• Planning, developing, and implementing lesson plans
• Developing and coordinating special activities and programs for English Language Learners
• Working with individual learners to help them achieve their learning goals
• Assisting with testing, enrollment, and orientation processes
• Assisting in the development of academic and other resources to enhance the program and adult learner success
• Providing attendance, program reports, and documenting positive program outcomes
• Provide a supportive environment that fosters learner participation and interaction
• Develop and maintain a learning environment appropriate for adult learners
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to provide a safe environment for learners

Computer Literacy
• Teaching assigned computer literacy classes
• Planning, developing, and implementing lesson plans
• Developing and coordinating special activities and programs for computer learners
• Working with individual learners to help them achieve their learning goals
• Assisting with testing, enrollment, and orientation processes
• Assisting in the development of academic and other resources to enhance the program and adult learner success
• Providing attendance, program reports, and documenting positive program outcomes
• Provide a supportive environment that fosters learner participation and interaction
• Develop and maintain a learning environment appropriate for adult learners
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to provide a safe environment for learners

General responsibilities
• Assist with program outcome data collections and reporting
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Degree from an accredited teacher preparation program. MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or teaching certificate with ESL endorsement preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have experience with Zoom platform. Familiar with or able to quickly pick up skills with relevant digital tools (e.g. SharePoint)
• Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple requests in a timely fashion
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Hebrew SeniorLife requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. All new hires must be fully vaccinated, which includes any recommended COVID-19 boosters, before their start date. Any exemption requests for medical or religious reasons will be considered on a case by case basis and must be processed prior to any start date.

Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence and not influenced or affected by race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, military status, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

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