US - ELT Instructor
Church World Service, Inc.

Church World Service, Inc.

Position Title: ELT Instructor

Reports To: Associate Director of Integration Services
Division: Immigration & Refugee Program+ (IRP+)

Department: Durham Immigration and Refugee Program

Job Location: Durham, NC

Grade Level: 4

FLSA & Union Status: xNon-Exempt

xnon-Bargaining

Primary Purpose:

The ELT Instructor provides short-term English Language Training (ELT) that provides a bridge from client’s first language to essential English for use in navigating environments and systems within the United States. Lessons are designed to simulate daily English usage in different real-life situations, such as shopping, all types of physical care, housing acquisition and upkeep, an introduction to English for Business Purposes (EBP) and Digital Literacy to support employment, and daily routines. Curriculum supports clients in all language modes – reading, writing, speaking and listening. Further, English is developed from pre-literacy to a level of fluency that targets immediate employability in such a manner as to promote physical security and economic self-sufficiency.

Essential Duties:

• Teach simple English grammar, writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills.
• Tailor lesson plans to meet specific student needs (focusing on the alphabet and numerals for pre-literacy level students).
• Act as a resource for students, giving information to help them survive and thrive in their new communities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and personal information at all times.
• Document all contacts and services in client case files and maintain case note logs.
• Prepare funder-required reports.
• Maintain cooperative relationships and open communication with all staff and students.
• Perform all duties in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in enforcing classroom rules and administrative regulations.
• Participate in CWS volunteer orientations to train new ELT volunteers and plan outreach activities to recruit new volunteers.
• Oversee ELT volunteer TAs and provide ongoing volunteer training as needed.
• Oversee ELT childcare volunteers and provide volunteer training.
• Offer transportation to ELT registration and appointments as necessary. (Compensation is paid by CWS for mileage when using personal vehicle.)

• Must have valid driver’s license and suitable vehicle for transporting clients.
• Work varied hours, including some night and weekend work.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:Two years of experience in teaching adults. Fluency in English. Superior written and oral communication skills are a must. The successful applicant must have experience working in a multi-cultural environment and must be sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of clients. The applicant must demonstrate creativity and initiative and a high level of organization. Previous work experience and interest in refugee resettlement is desired.

Other Skills:

The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and Access) and internet applications.

CWS’ U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as reasonable, no longer than 60 days of employment. Any employee who is pregnant, who is nursing, who has a disability, or who has a medical condition that prevents them from safe vaccination, or who rejects vaccination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, may contact the CWS Benefits Administrator to request reasonable accommodation as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

•403 (b) Retirement Plan

•Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

•Paid Time Off

•Life Insurance and AD&D

•Long Term and Short Term Disability

•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

•Health Savings Account

•Flexible Spending Accounts

• Commuter Benefits

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