JOB DESCRIPTION

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world”s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world”s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you”re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND:

Our programs are designed to ensure refugees thrive in America–whether ensuring children are enrolled in school, adults become self-reliant through employment or starting businesses, or families receive acute medical care they need to recover from trauma or illness. IRC Wichita has been assisting refuges since 2011. The Wichita office offers a range of services including trauma-informed family support, economic empowerment, education for youth and adults and immigration services. The IRC helps those in need to rebuild their lives and regain control of their future in their new home.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The English Language Training (ELT) instructor is responsible for providing integrated English language instruction to non-native English speakers. The ELT Instructor successfully tailors’ curriculum and materials to meet the needs of students enrolled in the program, supports overall program administration by conducting student recruitment, registration, and attendance tracking, and supports student retention, progress, and assessment efforts. The ELT Instructor also implements an engaging, effective curriculum that supports refugee acquisition of English language skills that support employability. The ELT Instructor will work closely with the Employment Caseworker to ensure that clients achieve goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Deliver integrated ELT instruction

• Receive client referrals and conduct initial client assessments.
  • Perform comprehensive assessment on each student to established quality assurance including pre-tests and post- tests.
  • Plan, prepare, maintain, and update curricula and lesson plans for mixed-level classes to meet the English Language Training needs of students. Integrated ELT combines English language lessons with basic communication, job skills, digital literacy skills, and other life skills.
  • Tune lesson activities to meet student needs across a range of English proficiency levels, from pre-literate to high intermediate levels of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.
  • Utilize and oversee community volunteers as classroom assistants, managing the delivery of lesson plan activities through assistant-led breakout groups.
  • Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements, and agency quality assurance standards.
  • Evaluate clients’ English language skills to evaluate progress.
  • Compile data, perform data entry, and assemble information for comprehensive reports or forms.
  • Document attendance and student progress.
  • Document student progress with goal setting and attendance and assist in recruitment and retention activities.
• Instruction of classes in-person and online.
• Manage and provide attendance data reports to community partners as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or related field; graduate degree preferred but not required.
• English language instruction certification required.

Work Experience:

• Experience teaching ESL; 2+ years ESL teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with immigrant populations and adults strongly preferred.
• Experience with workforce and job training programs preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and oral English language skills.
• TESOL certification strongly preferred
• On-line instruction/learning experience preferred.
• Proven cultural competency and sensitivity to working with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Able to maintain accurate and timely data records of student enrollment and participation.
• Able to take initiative and work independently to resolve challenges.
• Able to bring creativity to the classroom to teach to audiences with varied levels of English.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work in a team environment.

Working Environment:

• Standard office environment
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

Organization: International Rescue Committee