ESL Program Assistant (Part-time)
About The Position
The ESL Program Assistant will assist our ESL team with student enrollments, pretesting, attendance tracking, in-class assistance, post testing, and volunteer management. They will also support students who need extra help adjusting to the classes or referrals for other services. As part of our ESL team, the ESL Program Assistant will partner with learners from many different ethnic, religious, linguistic, and educational backgrounds to build their confidence in English communication and empower them to function and thrive in their new American context. This is a part time position for 24 hours per week. Usually able to work from home one day per week, but must be available to come into the office if needed.
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
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
- Driverâs license and flexibility to occasionally travel to Thurston County office or Whatcom County office
Nice To Haves
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties
- Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to learn
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Knowledge of a second language a plus, especially Spanish, Pashto, or Dari
- Experience learning English as an additional language a plus
- Intermediate computer knowledge, including MS Office
- Prior experience with ESL programs preferred
- Experience working in a multi-cultural, social service setting highly desirable
- Familiarity with refugee resettlement process very helpful
Responsibilities
- Complete intakes and enrollment paperwork with new students
- Lead or co-lead pretesting sessions for new students
- Assist instructors with student posttesting
- Serve as a floating class assistant in classrooms where extra support is needed
- Occasionally substitute teach ESL classes, utilizing plans and materials provided by instructor
- Reach out to students who are having challenges participating in classes to understand their needs and provide support or referrals
- Assist instructors to collect student feedback about the program
- Occasionally provide 1:1 tutoring for students with unique needs
- Maintain student and volunteer records in an organized and confidential manner, including attendance, testing records, and enrollment information
- Participate in team meetings and trainings
- Maintain close communication with other staff in order to coordinate effective service to clients
- Assist with team projects and related tasks as needed
Benefits
- World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, and part-time (25+ hours per week) employees
- World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
