ESL Instructor

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Position Summary: Prepares and conducts ESL classes, and provides bilingual translation and related assistance with work tasks.  

Principal Responsibilities:

• Teaches ESL class that is in compliance with all contractual regulations and meets the agency's established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety standards.
• Formulates teaching outline based on Training program directives and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, etc.
• Selects or develops teaching materials and aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
• Maintains written records and all mandated forms and reports.
• Elicits participants’ recommendations to improve ESL program; meet with Training and Mentoring staff to determine satisfaction and implementation of new ideas and addresses any specific needs of students.
• Translate training and orientation materials as needed or requested.
• Attends all required training and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as needed or requested.
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards

 Salary Ranges: $20 - $25 per hour commensurate with experience. 

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• TESOL or ESL Certification or similar preferred
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of exposure to pathogens.

Company DescriptionFounded in 1936 to aid refugees from Nazi Germany, Selfhelp Community Services has grown into a not-for-profit agency in the New York metro area. With 27 sites serving over 20,000 vulnerable New Yorkers annually, we focus on providing comprehensive services to Holocaust survivors, aiming to help seniors maintain dignity, independence, and avoid institutionalization.Company DescriptionFounded in 1936 to aid refugees from Nazi Germany, Selfhelp Community Services has grown into a not-for-profit agency in the New York metro area. With 27 sites serving over 20,000 vulnerable New Yorkers annually, we focus on providing comprehensive services to Holocaust survivors, aiming to help seniors maintain dignity, independence, and avoid institutionalization.

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