ESL Program Assistant

4 months ago

Seattle, United States World Relief Full time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
The ESL Program Assistant will assist our ESL team with student enrollments, pretesting, attendance tracking, in-class assistance, post testing, and volunteer management. They will also support students who need extra help adjusting to the classes or referrals for other services. As part of our ESL team, the ESL Program Assistant will partner with learners from many different ethnic, religious, linguistic, and educational backgrounds to build their confidence in English communication and empower them to function and thrive in their new American context.

Role & Responsibilities

Complete intakes and enrollment paperwork with new students Lead or co-lead pretesting sessions for new students Assist instructors with student post testing Serve as a floating class assistant in classrooms where extra support is needed Occasionally substitute teach ESL classes, utilizing plans and materials provided by instructor Reach out to students who are having challenges participating in classes to understand their needs and provide support or referrals Assist instructors to collect student feedback about the program Occasionally provide 1:1 tutoring for students with unique needs Maintain student and volunteer records in an organized and confidential manner, including attendance, testing records, and enrollment information Participate in team meetings and trainings Maintain close communication with other staff in order to coordinate effective service to clients Assist with team projects and related tasks as needed

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to learn Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Knowledge of a second language a plus, especially Spanish, Dari, Ukrainian, or Russian Experience learning English as an additional language a plus Intermediate computer knowledge, including MS Office Prior experience with ESL programs preferred Experience working in a multi-cultural, social service setting highly desirable Familiarity with refugee resettlement process very helpful Valid driver’s license preferred

Requirements

Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs , , and Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds $23.50 - $24.20 an hour World Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours + per week): - Medical, Dental, Vision- Offer 16 company Paid Holidays + 4 additional Personal days per year- Paid Sick and Vacation Time- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for qualified employees)- FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care, & Commuter Funding- Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident insurance policies- Legal Shield InsuranceWorld Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:- Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)- Long Term & Short-term Disability- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)- Long Distance Travel Insurance- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)World Relief - Retirement:- 401K & Roth- WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%- Eligibility: Full Time (40 hours per week) is eligible after 3 months of employment. Part time is eligible after 1000 hours in a year. World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):- Verizon- Pet Insurance through Nationwide- Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual- Working Advantage Discount Program- Active & Fit Gym Membership PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ·While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations ·The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds. ·Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. ·The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT: ·General office setting. World Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions. ·Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required.·Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.·Physical, emotional and intellectual demands·Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.·All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.

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