Title: Citizenship and ESL Instructor/ Coordinator

Position Hours/Location: This position is Part-time and In-person.

Compensation: $18hr

LORI is in search of a qualified individual to coordinate and teach citizenship, civics, and English language education to immigrants in our community. The ideal candidate for the Citizenship Instructor/Coordinator position should be able to provide well-structured classes to Adult English Learners who are legal permanent residents and may be eligible to apply for naturalization. The instructor will be required to follow a 10-week curriculum and submit weekly lesson plans. The classes will be conducted in an English immersion model, with four hours of classes per week on three days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday).

• Providing integrated civics and ESL instruction to students at a high beginner to intermediate English level through a student-centered teaching approach
• Planning and implementing lesson plans that align with the program curriculum and incorporate the provided educational materials, including the adopted textbook and USCIS Citizenship study materials
• Delivering citizenship content that incorporates the required reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for the citizenship test, as well as English vocabulary and grammar skill development
• Offering one-on-one or small group support to teachers who require additional assistance in language or technology development
• Staying updated on the latest ESL teaching methodologies, trends, and research to continually improve teaching skills
• Maintaining and following up accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress for grant proposals and grant reporting
• Maintaining consistent communication with the legal department and program managers, and outreach coordinator to provide and share relevant programmatic details, such as assessment, enrollment, and expansion information
• Performing other related work as assigned
• Updating ESL and Citizenship flyers on a regular basis or for specific events

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field preferred
• At least one-year prior ESL or Citizenship teaching experience would be preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse student populations
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology and digital resources
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) candidates are highly preferred. Proficiency in Arabic, Haitian-Creole, Burmese, or other languages is valued.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including maintaining effective work relationships
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work across all levels of management and staff
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all case and client information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google doc Suite is required
• Ability to work some evenings
• Have reliable transportation
• New employees will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to employment.