World Relief·Kent, Washington
The ESL Program Assistant supports the ESL team with student enrollments, testing, attendance tracking, and volunteer management. They also provide in-class assistance, substitute teaching, and direct support to students needing referrals or extra help.
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world.
We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.
If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church.
The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe.
Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
The ESL Program Assistant will assist our ESL team with student enrollments, pretesting, attendance tracking, in-class assistance, posttesting, and volunteer management. They will also support students who need extra help adjusting to the classes or referrals for other services. As part of our ESL team, the ESL Program Assistant will partner with learners from many different ethnic, religious, linguistic, and educational backgrounds to build their confidence in English communication and empower them to function and thrive in their new American context. This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week. Hybrid Schedule: Primarily in-office Thursdays (and some Wednesdays), with up to 1 remote day per week. However, must be available to come into the office if needed. \n
Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Strong administrative skills. Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards. Flexibility to occasionally travel to Thurston County office or Whatcom County office.
Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties. Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to learn. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of a second language a plus, especially French, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, or Somali. Experience learning English as an additional language a plus. Intermediate computer knowledge, including MS Office. Prior experience with ESL programs preferred. Experience working in a multi-cultural, social service setting highly desirable. Familiarity with refugee resettlement process very helpful.
Market context
Washington ESL program support roles often see steady demand where schools and community programs serve multilingual learners. This part-time position is competitive because it combines administrative skill, cultural sensitivity, a valid driver’s license, and alignment with a mature Christian faith and mission-driven values. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your availability for part-time scheduling and local travel before applying.
