JVS Boston
Vocational ESOL Instructor – Advancement ESOL
Boston, MA
Sponsorship not specified$45k-$55kDetected 228 days ago
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About the role
- Program participants include immigrant and refugee adults seeking to advance their careers through training, education, and/or securing a new or better job.
- Take ownership of the instructor role as leader both in and outside the classroom.
- Provide assistance with assessment, enrollment, delivery of services, pre/post testing with the goal of ensuring that clients obtain their predetermined goals.
Responsibilities
- All VESOL students also receive integrated, tailored career coaching as a program participant to support achievement of their career goals.
- Collaborate and communicate regularly with supervisor and program leadership to ensure smooth delivery of services.
- Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS.
- Provide group-based career coaching services and develop, plan and facilitate job readiness workshops as needed
- Develop and modify curriculum based on the needs of both the students and employers.
- Develop daily lesson plans that engage and retain the learners in the classroom.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and relate to adult learners
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of clients at all levels of the organization
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and classroom management skills, both in person and remotely.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory
- Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Presentation and facilitation skills
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Availability to lead remote classes/workshops 1-4 evenings per week preferred
- Associate/BS or BA in Education or related field preferred
- 3 plus years directly related experience; or certificate/associates degree and 1 year of related experience.
Nice to have
- Ability to work in-person at JVS offices as needed weekly is required.
- TESOL/TEFL, and/or CELTA certificate preferred
- 3 plus years directly related experience
- or certificate/associates degree and 1 year of related experience.
Skills
- Assist with planning and implementation of changes in the program, curriculum, or instruction.
- Assist with planning and implementation of celebration ceremonies.
- Track outcomes and contribute to reports for funders and or evaluators as needed.
- Establish positive working relationships with all members of the agency.
Compensation
- $45k-$55k
Equal opportunity
- Be flexible to individual learning styles and set appropriate limits to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn.
Visa & Work Authorization
- onal origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as def
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