Description

OUR ORGANIZATION

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website atwww.riissettlement.org

JOB SUMMARY:

Riis Settlement seeks an experienced, creative, and dynamic ESOL instructor to teach 12 hours per week in the evenings (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.) at a shelter for newly-arrived migrants in Long Island City, Queens. The ESOL Instructor will provide instruction inside the shelter to help adult students develop English language skills to effectively participate in the communities in which they live. The Instructor must be bilingual English/ Spanish to successfully communicate with students regarding class registration, attendance, and student needs. Successful candidates will have experience creating student-centered learning environments, using a communicative approach, and incorporating technology in the classroom. The instructor fosters a classroom environment that offers participants the resources, opportunities and support needed to help them grow and achieve self-sufficiency.

This is a 3.5 month position from March 16, 2024 - June 30, 2024.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide contextualized, content-based English language instruction to adult immigrant students at beginning to intermediate levels.
• Plan and implement engaging lessons that help students improve their language skills through a communicative approach, using a variety of instructional methods adapted to diverse learning styles.
• Provide authentic language tasks, interactive activities, and opportunities to practice speaking and writing for fluency.
• Design and administer student assessment tools that gauge student learning and monitor achievement of performance outcomes.
• Create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning among program participants.
• Submit course outlines for each class cycle to address topics and materials to be covered in class.
• Document student attendance for each session and perform follow up with absent students. 
• Assist with student recruitment, registration, and testing for each class cycle (training will be provided if not certified to administer BEST Plus 2.0).
• Attend program meetings and staff development as needed.

Qualifications

STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years relevant teaching experience required; Master’s in TESOL / Education or TESOL Certification highly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Ability to create original lesson plans and adapt existing lesson plans and curricula to fit program needs.
• Ability to conduct class in high-traffic living spaces where there may be ambient noise, with the assistance of a microphone and PA.
• Thorough, detailed knowledge and understanding of English grammar with the ability to clearly explain all verbs, tenses and parts of speech.
• Ability to interact with diverse ethnic populations living in a shelter environment and empathize with people unfamiliar with local culture.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ethical and professional conduct that facilitates the building of a respectful, trusting and collaborative relationship with program staff and students.

 Requirements:

• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background check.

BENEFITS:

• 40 hours’ sick leave
• 21 hours’ personal leave
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 12% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• EAP Services

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.