Title: Citizenship and ESL Instructor/ Coordinator

Position Hours/Location: This position is Part-time and In-person.

Compensation: $18hr

LORI is in search of a qualified individual to coordinate and teach citizenship, civics, and English language education to immigrants in our community. The ideal candidate for the Citizenship Instructor/Coordinator position should be able to provide well-structured classes to Adult English Learners who are legal permanent residents and may be eligible to apply for naturalization. The instructor will be required to follow a 10-week curriculum and submit weekly lesson plans. The classes will be conducted in an English immersion model, with four hours of classes per week on three days (Tuesday to Friday).

Responsibilities of the Citizenship Instructor include:

Providing integrated civics and ESL instruction to students at a high beginner to intermediate English level through a student-centered teaching approach

Planning and implementing lesson plans that align with the program curriculum and incorporate the provided educational materials, including the adopted textbook and USCIS Citizenship study materials

Delivering citizenship content that incorporates the required reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for the citizenship test, as well as English vocabulary and grammar skill development

Offering one-on-one or small group support to teachers who require additional assistance in language or technology development

Staying updated on the latest ESL teaching methodologies, trends, and research to continually improve teaching skills

Maintaining and following up accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress for grant proposals and grant reporting

Maintaining consistent communication with the legal department and program managers, and outreach coordinator to provide and share relevant programmatic details, such as assessment, enrollment, and expansion information

Performing other related work as assigned

Updating ESL and Citizenship flyers on a regular basis or for specific events

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field preferred

At least one-year prior ESL or Citizenship teaching experience would be preferred.

Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse student populations

Proficiency in the use of educational technology and digital resources

Bilingual (English-Spanish) candidates are highly preferred. Proficiency in Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Burmese, or other languages is valued.

Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including maintaining effective work relationships

Strong organizational skills and ability to work across all levels of management and staff

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all case and client information

Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google doc Suite is required

Ability to work some evenings

Have reliable transportation

New employees will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to employment.

Employee Benefits

We offer $3000 ( Paid $250 monthly) in lieu of Benefits.

Paid Time and Holidays Off

LORI offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include 12 days of paid vacation and medical leave, a personal day for every two months worked, paid holidays throughout the calendar year (including federal holidays), and a year-end winter break.

Application Process

We suggest submitting applications by January 31, 2024; we will accept applications until the position is filled. Please combine the resume and cover letter into one attachment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At LORI, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate against our staff members or job applicants based on their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status. As long as candidates are qualified and meet the job requirements, we provide reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities.

We prioritize historically underrepresented groups and those facing societal discrimination in our recruitment efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity. Our organization is committed to affirmative action and creating a fair and equitable workplace for all employees.