ESL Teacher - ESOL Teacher

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a non‑governmental, not‑for‑profit international organization dedicated to protecting the rights of migrants.

The ESL Instructor provides specialized instruction for state- and federal-funded programs to engage a diverse population of learners, helping refugees and immigrants develop English proficiency.

This is a part‑time position.

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English that meets state and federal standards.
• Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the instructional program so that learners meet and exceed learning targets.
• Create a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages learner responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of the learner.
• Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating learners' progress toward academic learning targets and language acquisition.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Education or a related discipline (or a minimum of three years TESOL experience).
• Availability to work on a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and build lasting relationships with program and field office staff.
• Sensitivity to the development stages and well‑being of ELLs.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, and database programs.
• Ability to facilitate group discussion, analyze situations, and draw conclusions.
• Highly adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a demanding work environment.
• Dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people.
• Good sense of humor and a pleasant, diplomatic manner are desired.

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training.
• Satisfactory completion of funder-required trainings on hire and annually.
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and auditory acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal‑opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.