Vocational ESL Teacher

Remote | Salt Lake City

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Remote | Salt Lake City
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Translations and Languages
- Labour Market Policy
Closing Date: Closed

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 50 countries and more than 25 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.

Job Overview: The IRC in Salt Lake City is dedicated to empowering newly arrived refugees and other low-income individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through securing entry-level employment, advancing towards living wage positions, acquiring basic financial management skills, building assets, and initiating small businesses. IRC SLC is home to the Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) program, which is designed to offer group-based English language instruction to adult refugees at varying levels of proficiency. The VESL Instructor plays a crucial role in this endeavor, tasked with delivering engaging instruction, developing, and refining a curriculum that effectively facilitates the acquisition of English language skills conducive to employability. Collaborating closely with the Education Programs Supervisor, IRC Technical Advisors, and other staff members, the VESL Instructor is instrumental in ensuring that clients meet their personal and professional objectives.

Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to:

Teaches the Vocational English as a Second Language class for new arrivals to the IRC SLC office utilizing existing curricula
Promotes core competencies of English language skills needed to obtain and retain employment and achieve self-sufficiency
Assesses students in order to evaluate their progress; tracks and reports student attendance as advised;
Develops lesson plans and materials as needed
Follows established policies and procedures in gathering and recording classroom attendance, and other data required by grant funders;
Coordinates with the Workforce Development Supervisor, Employment Specialists, and other relevant staff through regular communication, participation in team meetings, and other activities as requested;
Participates in Workforce, VESL, and Education meetings, and staff development activities, as possible;
Stays current on standard methodologies, pedagogical approaches, and strategies to engage adult ESL learners;
Follows all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency;
Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

TESOL or TEFOL certification required
Undergraduate degree in a related field strongly required; Master’s degree preferred;
Experience teaching ESL required; 2+ years ESL teaching experience preferred;
Familiarity with planning and delivering lessons that obtain specific measurement goals for learners using supporting curriculum.
· Patient, flexible, and reliable
Able to communicate effectively and clearly in English, knowledge of any of the following languages is a plus: Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Dari/Farsi/Pashto, Spanish, Arabic
On-line instruction/learning experience preferred;
Maintain accurate and timely data records of student enrollment and participation;
Driver’s license and insured car required;
Experience working with immigrant populations and adults strongly preferred;
Experience with workforce and job training programs preferred;
Ability to take initiative and work independently to resolve challenges;
Proven cultural competency and sensitivity to working with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds;
Ability 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;
Strong written and oral English language skills.

Working Environment:

A combination of the standard office environment and remote work
Requires occasional weekend or evening work

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: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12-month time period.

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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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

This vacancy is now closed.