The instructor is responsible for teaching rigorous, learner-centered ESL classes to refugees and immigrants. Key duties include documenting student progress, conducting assessments, and supervising ESL assistant interns.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree and TESOL certificate are highly desirable, or at least 2 years of experience teaching ESL to diverse adult populations. Proficiency in English is required, and fluency in a second language such as Arabic, Farsi, or Spanish is highly desirable.
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.
This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement.
Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
Job Overview: In an effort to support newly arrived refugees and immigrants in starting their lives successfully in the U.S., the Adult Education Program provides free ESL classes to adult clients.
Classes offered focus on English for everyday life as well as job readiness skills through ESL.
The teacher will be responsible for teaching three ESL classes.
Position Term: Part-time Hours: 24 hours per week Major Responsibilities: Prepare for and teach rigorous ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugee and asylee clients, using interactive, learner-centered activities and ESL strategies Document attendance and student progress per funder requirements Follow up with students who miss class to address barriers to attendance Support with intake and registration of new students Process referrals and conduct participant outreach Actively participate in weekly check-ins with the Adult Education Supervisor and team meetings to discuss individual client progress and the best way to provide support as necessary Complete professional development hours as required by program funders Supervise ESL Assistant Interns Test student’s English language skills using Best Plus 3.0 or other assessment per funder requirements Complete other tasks as needed to support the Adult Education Department Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and TESOL certificate highly desirable or 2+ years of experience teaching ESL to adults from culturally diverse backgrounds using culturally responsive strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite Fluency in English language required.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Sick Days
403b Retirement Savings Plan
FSA For Healthcare
FSA For Commuter Costs
Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Russian or French) Compensation: (Pay Rate: $26.50-$27.50/hr).
Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.
Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Working Environment: All applicants must be based in or be willing to work from our New York City office.
The IRC NYC RAI office is currently working in a hybrid environment (3 days in office and 2 remote).
Classes take place online via Zoom and in-person at the IRC office or at partner locations in New York City.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.
Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability.
In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation.
IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs.
IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits.
In the
US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal
Opportunity
Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.
