ESL Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITILE: ESL Teacher, Unaccompanied Children (UC) Services Program

DEPARTMENT: Family Support Services

REPORTS TO: Educational Coordinator

CGS's Unaccompanied Children Services Program serves children/youth presenting a range of challenging behaviors, especially those related to symptoms of trauma. The Program's services are provided by bilingual (Spanish/English) staff who receives specialized training in the special needs of refugee children. The program provides a safe, therapeutic environment in a family-like setting that addresses the requirements of each child/youth in a manner that is sensitive to his or her age; preserves cultural, ethnic and religious heritage; and meets dietary needs, native language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other critical individual needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages and provides ESL class to the youth in the program.


2. Provides activities that meet the physical education requirement of ORR.


3. Provides assessment for new admitted non-English speaking children.


4. Documents on a regular basis the child's progress.


5. Provides monthly progress reports in accordance with agency and ORR policies and procedures.


6. Attends meetings as scheduled, as well as weekly supervision meetings.


7. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Licensed teacher in English as A Second Language


2. Related teaching experience preferred


3. Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well being of the children


4. Strong organizational and planning skills


5. Proficiency in Spanish required