Catholic Charities USA
ESOL -Instructor and Program Support
Catholic Charities USA, Yonkers, New York, United States
Position
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Catholic Charities Community Services Overview
The International Center provides educational programming for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. The incumbent will develop, design, and deliver thoughtful and effective ESOL classes and provide individual support and connection to services for day laborers and their families at our office in Yonkers. Responsibilities
Instructional responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for overall beginner ESOL course development and instruction in the Yonkers ESOL program. Design and deliver in-person, 10-week ESOL courses over three semesters each year (September-June) in coordination with the Director of Programs. Create thorough beginner ESOL class curricula focusing on communicative competence for immigrants, ensuring content is meaningful and relevant to students’ self-sufficiency outside the classroom. Create and maintain physical and digital student portfolios and files. Support one part-time instructor and any program volunteer. Case Management responsibilities:
Serve as the first point of contact and manage and support students enrolled in the Yonkers ESOL program. Assess the needs of students and collaborate with CCCS programs and services, including the Day Laborer Program (DLP), to address student needs outside the classroom. Research and promote awareness of educational, medical, counseling, and legal services in Yonkers and Westchester County. Maintain an extensive referral network. Hold weekly office hours, provide one-on-one support, promote learning and retention, and manage WhatsApp groups for regular outreach. Conduct participant intake, BEST Plus 3.0 pre- and post-testing, assess language proficiency, and identify goals. With DLP staff, conduct bi-monthly workshops on topics such as study skills, financial literacy, continuing education options, and job readiness. Track and enter student data, attendance, and case notes into funder and internal databases (including ASISTS and Zoho). Track and analyze attendance, learner feedback, class surveys/needs assessments, and assist with reporting. Training and Staff Development
Provide pedagogical support and act as a resource to other program instructors and volunteers. Participate in internal professional development, designated meetings, and events. Attend 14 hours of in-person professional development per contract year through the Hudson Valley RAEN. Additional
Provide general administrative and program support for other Center programming, assist with student registration, pre- and post-testing using BEST Plus 3.0. Substitute as an ESOL instructor as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Position Details
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
Full-time; Monday through Friday with evening hours. Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Weekend hours may be required. Working conditions and physical demands:
The demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform essential functions. Remain stationary and/or ambulate during instruction and presentations, addressing and monitoring students. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, ESOL or related field; Master’s preferred. Proficiency in Spanish. Experience with multi-level adult ESOL learners and diverse pedagogical approaches to second language acquisition. Experience with digital instruction, remote learning platforms, and online resources. Experience with BEST Plus preferred. Experience helping students from diverse cultural backgrounds; experience making referrals for social services and tracking outcomes. Experience with community outreach is a plus. Skills, Licenses and/or competencies:
Highly motivated self-starter; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication; experience with data tracking and data entry across databases; computer literacy (Office Suite, Google Drive, Zoom); ability/willingness to work evenings and occasional Saturdays. EEO and Compliance
EEO statements remain as provided in the original posting.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist / Catholic Charities Community Services Overview
The International Center provides educational programming for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. The incumbent will develop, design, and deliver thoughtful and effective ESOL classes and provide individual support and connection to services for day laborers and their families at our office in Yonkers. Responsibilities
Instructional responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for overall beginner ESOL course development and instruction in the Yonkers ESOL program. Design and deliver in-person, 10-week ESOL courses over three semesters each year (September-June) in coordination with the Director of Programs. Create thorough beginner ESOL class curricula focusing on communicative competence for immigrants, ensuring content is meaningful and relevant to students’ self-sufficiency outside the classroom. Create and maintain physical and digital student portfolios and files. Support one part-time instructor and any program volunteer. Case Management responsibilities:
Serve as the first point of contact and manage and support students enrolled in the Yonkers ESOL program. Assess the needs of students and collaborate with CCCS programs and services, including the Day Laborer Program (DLP), to address student needs outside the classroom. Research and promote awareness of educational, medical, counseling, and legal services in Yonkers and Westchester County. Maintain an extensive referral network. Hold weekly office hours, provide one-on-one support, promote learning and retention, and manage WhatsApp groups for regular outreach. Conduct participant intake, BEST Plus 3.0 pre- and post-testing, assess language proficiency, and identify goals. With DLP staff, conduct bi-monthly workshops on topics such as study skills, financial literacy, continuing education options, and job readiness. Track and enter student data, attendance, and case notes into funder and internal databases (including ASISTS and Zoho). Track and analyze attendance, learner feedback, class surveys/needs assessments, and assist with reporting. Training and Staff Development
Provide pedagogical support and act as a resource to other program instructors and volunteers. Participate in internal professional development, designated meetings, and events. Attend 14 hours of in-person professional development per contract year through the Hudson Valley RAEN. Additional
Provide general administrative and program support for other Center programming, assist with student registration, pre- and post-testing using BEST Plus 3.0. Substitute as an ESOL instructor as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Position Details
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
Full-time; Monday through Friday with evening hours. Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Weekend hours may be required. Working conditions and physical demands:
The demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform essential functions. Remain stationary and/or ambulate during instruction and presentations, addressing and monitoring students. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, ESOL or related field; Master’s preferred. Proficiency in Spanish. Experience with multi-level adult ESOL learners and diverse pedagogical approaches to second language acquisition. Experience with digital instruction, remote learning platforms, and online resources. Experience with BEST Plus preferred. Experience helping students from diverse cultural backgrounds; experience making referrals for social services and tracking outcomes. Experience with community outreach is a plus. Skills, Licenses and/or competencies:
Highly motivated self-starter; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication; experience with data tracking and data entry across databases; computer literacy (Office Suite, Google Drive, Zoom); ability/willingness to work evenings and occasional Saturdays. EEO and Compliance
EEO statements remain as provided in the original posting.
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