The ESL Team Lead will play an essential role in overseeing the Refugee Support Services ESL Program. The Team Lead will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating ESL classes and through the ESL program will endeavor to provide a dignified path to self-sufficiency for RSS clients. The ESL Team Lead team must ensure programs goals and objectives are accomplished, and the required information is documented. The Team Lead will work closely with the ESL coordinator and instructors” staff in designing and conducting the ESL classes and his/her duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Organize and coordinate ESL activities in compliance with the program and funder requirements.
• Monitor case management database and internal records to ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Access and evaluate students” progress and provide support if required.
• Assist ESL staff in building the class curriculums, lesson plans and pre & post text exam in compliance with the program requirements.
• Provide regular support to the ESL staff and conduct capacity-building training as needed.
• Coordinate with other RSS teams to facilitate smooth referral of clients to the ESL program and regularly monitor the referral list to ensure all clients are given a chance to benefit from ESL services.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Teaching English (TEFL), or must be certified in CELTA/TESOL.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred.
• One year of prior teaching experience.

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Internal Applicants:

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Agency Mission:

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

Benefits:

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.