JVS Boston

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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