ESL Program Support/ Teacher

Job Summary:

ESL Program Support/Teacher will play a crucial role in supporting our English as a Second Language (ESL) program, helping students develop their language skills, and ensuring success in a multicultural and diverse environment. The ESL Program at CCANO is designed to empower individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds to acquire and improve their English language proficiency. Whether the client is a newcomer to the English language or seeking to enhance their existing skills, the ESL Program offers a comprehensive and supporting learning environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and adapt ESL curriculum materials, lesson plans, and resources to meet the needs of diverse community learners.
• Offer one-on-one or small group support to teachers who require additional assistance in language or technology development.
• Work closely with staff and teachers to align ESL instructions and classes.
• Stay updated on the latest ESL teaching methodologies, trends, and research to continually improve teaching skills.
• Maintain and follow up accurate records of student's attendance, assessments, and progress, to provide necessary reports to the Program's Director and the Language Access Programs Specialist.
• Maintaining consistent communication with ESL site facilitators, Immigration and Refugee Services case managers, and Program Directors to provide and share relevant programmatic details, such as assessment, enrollment, and expansion information.
• Providing data reports and analysis to the ESL Program Director for grant proposals and grant reporting
• Performs other related work as assigned.
• Develop tutorials for teacher's professional development.
• Update ESL and Citizenship flyers on a regular basis or for specific events.
• Site Facilitation duties, online and in person as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Talking, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.
• Physical Demands: Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

1. Stand less than 33% of time on duty.
2. Walk less than 33% of the time on duty.
3. Sit between 33% and 66% of time on duty.
4. Use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 66% of time on duty.
5. Reach with hands or arms less than 33% of time.
6. Full ability to talk and hear.
7. Correctable vision required.
8. Able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs.

Minimum Educational and General Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field, preferred.
• ESL teaching certification is preferable (e.g., TEFL, CELTA, TESOL)
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology and digital resources.
• Bi-lingual (English - Spanish) candidates are highly preferred. Proficiency in Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Burmese, or other languages is valued.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including maintaining effective work relationships.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to work across all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all case and client information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with CASAS eTests and WorkReadyU client database is a plus or must be willing to learn the database/software.
• Ability to work some evenings.
• Have reliable transportation.
• New employees will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to employment.