This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement.

Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

Job Overview:

In an effort to support newly arrived refugees and immigrants in starting their lives successfully in the U.S., the Adult Education Program provides free ESL classes to adult clients. Classes offered focus on English for everyday life as well as job readiness skills through ESL. The teacher will be responsible for teaching three ESL classes.

Position Term: Part-time

Hours: 24 hours per week

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and teach rigorous ESL classes for immigrants, newly arrived refugee and asylee clients**,** using interactive, learner-centered activities and ESL strategies
• Document attendance and student progress per funder requirements
• Follow up with students who miss class to address barriers to attendance
• Support with intake and registration of new students
• Process referrals and conduct participant outreach
• Actively participate in weekly check-ins with the Adult Education Supervisor and team meetings to discuss individual client progress and the best way to provide support as necessary
• Complete professional development hours as required by program funders
• Supervise ESL Assistant Interns
• Test student’s English language skills using Best Plus 3.0 or other assessment per funder requirements
• Complete other tasks as needed to support the Adult Education Department

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and TESOL certificate highly desirable or 2+ years of experience teaching ESL to adults from culturally diverse backgrounds using culturally responsive strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in English language required. Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Russian or French)

Compensation: (Pay Rate: $26.50-$27.50/hr). 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.

Working Environment***:*** All applicants must be based in or be willing to work from our New York City office. The IRC NYC RAI office is currently working in a hybrid environment (3 days in office and 2 remote). Classes take place online via Zoom and in-person at the IRC office or at partner locations in New York City.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.