ESL Instructor

6 hours ago

Chicago, United States Erie Neighborhood House Remote Work Freelance Full time $23
Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

Erie Neighborhood House, a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society, is seeking a part-time ESL Instructor for its Little Village /West Town Sites; this is a morning position, 17 hours a week. Class time is Monday through Thursday, 9am-12pm with 5 hours of paid prep time. Reporting to the Program Manager, the ESL Instructor’s basic function is to develop ESL curriculum and provide ESL instruction for adult learners. 

The part-time ESL Instructor will be a position in partnership with the Department of Community Resources and Education directly impacting the immigrant community

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

POSITION SUMMARY: 
  • Instruct ESL adult learners.
  • Develop ESL curriculum for adult learners that is based on student’s goals and motivations for enrolling in the program.  
  • Incorporate Workforce, Technology, and Civics competencies into daily lesson plans. 
  • Promote an inclusive and safe class community where students’ experiences and assets are resources for learning.   
  • Track student progress and success through the CASAS test and alternative methods.  
  • Create and maintain a course syllabus and daily lesson plans that are appropriate to the objectives of the course, and submit lesson plans to the ESL/Literacy Coordinator.  
  • Maintain and submit attendance records weekly.  
  • Follow up with students who have missed class with calls, emails or text message.
  • Document outcomes and student successes.
  • Employ teaching methodology that reflects research-based practices and interactive learning, addresses diverse needs, and employs methods that respond to a multi-level classroom. 
  • Participate in regular Erie Neighborhood House staff meetings, curriculum meetings, and events.   
  • Participate in student recognition events.
  • Participate in professional development activities.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary.     
  • Work collaboratively with other site programs and staff.
  • Travel: occasional travels for outreach activities, training, and program registration events.
  • We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication and teaching skills, strong leadership skills that promote innovation, growth, and retention, and the ability to develop rapport with individuals across multi-cultural backgrounds and with faculty, staff, and members of the community.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field required, and a minimum of two years experience working with ESL students.   
  • Ability to work well with a diverse group of adult learners, collaborate with the teaching team and volunteer tutors, and perform program administrative duties.
  • Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of adult learners.    
  • Bilingual – Spanish and English preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum development and general education principles of instruction and classroom management.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret student test scores (CASAS) and reports.
  • Ability to develop individual and classroom learning objectives and assess students’ progress towards them.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, online systems, and other software.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:
  • Compensation of $23.00 an hour.
  • Work/life integration.
  • Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible.
  • Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave.
  • Professional Development.
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows.
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series.
  • Wellness support.
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision, and dependent care.
  • 403b with employer match.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Yoga, Zumba, and Book Club, when onsite.

Contract - Non-Union 

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.  
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASEMUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYSERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONRECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; UNITED WAY MEMBER

About Erie Neighborhood House:

Since 1870, Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children & youth, mental health & community wellness, adult education & training, legal services, and more.

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