Instructor - On Call at Refugees and Immigrants Organization

OVERVIEW

The Instructor provides specialized instruction for various state and federally funded programs intended to engage a diverse population of learners. For the purposes of developing refugees and immigrants’ ability to effectively perform courses of study in English and acquire the English language.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

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

REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to work on a variable schedule;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate and build lasting relationships and partnerships with program and field office staff;
• Sensitivity to the development stages and well-being of ELLs;
• Proficient in the use of 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 multi-task and prioritize in a demanding work environment;
• Must have dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people; and
• Good sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.