ARLINGTON-MANSFIELD AREA YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The ESL Teacher at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. This employee is responsible for providing support to our Global and Local Engagement strategy to assist our members and neighbors to continue to meet their well-being goals. At the Y, we know that in a diverse and rapidly evolving world, we are stronger when we are inclusive, and our doors are open to all. Together we work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential with dignity. This position will help us deliver an intentional, community-based strategy to engage diverse populations, including efforts to build bridges across and within all communities the Y serves.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaching English to Spanish speaking participants:
  • Develop lesson plansand curricula tailored to individual students or classes or follow an existing program.
  • Conduct conversational classesfocusing on pronunciation, essential words, and phrases.
  • Teach writing and English composition.
  • Stay updated on effective teaching methods, materials, and language games.
  • Prepare students for oral and written assessment.
• Administrative Tasks:
  • Monitor student progress by writing reports.
  • Organize feedback sessionswith students.
  • Provide suggestions for further learning for struggling students.
• Cultural Education:
  • Educate students about American culture, including festivals, traditional food, dress, and social conventions.
  • Encourage students to participate in YMCA fun events, programs and membership where students can connect with other English speakers.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Program/Project Management
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Must be available to work in an office setting as determined by class schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Computer skills required; excellent telephone etiquette required.
• Must have a working knowledge of office equipment.
• Organization and analytical skills and attention to detail are a must.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must be highly organized.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Must be a team player who is willing to assist others in a variety of capacities.
• CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.