ESOL Education Coordinator presso U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)

Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org.

OVERVIEW

The ESOL Coordinator is responsible for implementing the New York State Office of New Americans ESOL Opportunity Center at the USCRI Albany Field Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and schedule ONA Opportunity Center programming in accordance with funding specifications and limitations, including instruction at pre-literate/beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
• Proactively recruit and select program participants, members, and volunteers using appropriate promotional or marketing methods, such as individual letters, brochures or presentations at meetings
• Work cooperatively with other component coordinators to plan education services integrated with health, mental health, nutrition, parent involvement, and social services
• Assure that files and documentation are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained
• Ensure that teaching staff and volunteers are productive and engaging with students, meeting all contract requirements, and fostering a positive team environment
• Attend stakeholder meetings and foster strong working relationships with community-based organizations, and partner agencies; provide consistent communication with partner agencies to ensure coordinator of services and development of client and funding opportunities
• Ensure that refugees are being served in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner and provide education and advocacy when necessary
  • Administer academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating the learners progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
  • Supervise part-time ESOL instructor and volunteers, ensuring quality of instruction and support to students

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. The described job duties are not an exhaustive list, and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate in teaching ESOL or two years demonstrated ESOL teaching experience is required

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education or related discipline is preferred (but not required)

• Availability and willingness 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 students
    • 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
        • Good sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training
• Satisfactory completion of funder required trainings upon hire and on an annual basis
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources

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
• 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. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Please submit a resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application
• References will be required at time of the final interview
• No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled
• Work Location: In-person (possible consideration for a hybrid work environment), and including some evening and weekends

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.