ESL Specialist Instructor (Limited Term) bei Wr

POSITION SUMMARY:World Relief Sacramento is seeking a limited term ESL Specialist Instructor, who helps preliterate refugee women learn the basics of English, from speaking simple survival phrases to building basic numeracy and literacy skills, thus fostering self-sufficiency.  The ESL Specialist Instructor co-teaches alongside the current ESL Specialist Instructor and partners with caseworkers to provide a wholistic program addressing language and cultural integration.  Instruction takes place on Zoom and utilizes multiple breakout rooms.  This position supports and gives direction to volunteers who serve as in-class teaching assistants, test proctors, and/or assist in material drop-offs.  This role also assists with client recruitment, enrollment, assessment, record keeping, and reporting.  This is a hybrid position:  the ESL Specialist Instructor works from home on instruction days, coming into the office on other days as needed to complete remaining duties. There are 32 hours scheduled per week and the employee must be available Tue, Wed, and Thu 8:30-2:00pm. This is a limited-term position that begins December 1, 2025 and ends July 31, 2026, with possible extension possible if additional funding is secured. 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Model effective pedagogical skills in teaching oral English, numeracy, and beginning literacy

Utilize existing ESL Literacy curriculum and teaching methods in client instruction

Collaborate with other teaching staff to adapt curriculum as needed

Create an encouraging and supportive environment that fosters learning using trauma-informed teaching practices

Prepare teaching/learning materials such as realia, handouts, and WhatsApp videos 

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and program records, including attendance, goals tracking, and client case files, on Teams and Dynamics database

Assess clients’ literacy and CASAS levels at defined intervals and track scoring

Train clients and volunteers on basic phone and laptop functionality as needed  Volunteer Management:

Oversee and direct volunteers during class time, debriefs, material drop-offs, and follow-up communications, such as sending weekly lesson plans and materials to Teaching Assistants

Provide training for volunteers, as needed, such as in-class coaching and special professional development workshops

Ensure volunteers track hours through appropriate mechanisms

Assist as needed in recruiting volunteers for class Teaching Assistants, ESL assessments, and material drop-offs, with support of Church and Community Engagement Department

Encourage and support volunteers and donors through regular communication

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Fluency in written and spoken English

Bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally in Education, TESOL, or a related field 

Prior teaching experience in education, ESL, and/or literacy

Confident and capable of navigating across digital platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and WhatsApp

Hold current valid US Driver’s License and have regular access to a fully insured and reliable personal vehicle 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ideally, hold current CA Adult Ed Teaching Credential or be in the process of obtaining one

Ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural, religious, and language backgrounds

Ability to manage a classroom and support a team of volunteers

Experience working with non-native English speakers; experience with pre-literate populations preferred 

Proactive communicator, with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and able to work closely with a team 

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Flexible and adaptable to needs of clients and changing program realities

Ability to complete tasks independently, thoroughly, and on time

Strong working knowledge of common phone and laptop functionalities and the ability to provide basic technical troubleshooting as needed

Commitment to professionalism and client confidentiality

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