Job Description – English Language (ELL) Instructor, Part-Time for IRISE

Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation (RCHP-AHC)

Position Description

The ELL Instructor provides English Language instruction and services to clients of Interfaith-RISE, RCHP-AHC’s refugee resettlement program, both online and in-person. Responsibilities include online teaching, language lab assistance, and basic intake assessments. Reporting to the ELL Director, this position is part-time at 25 hours/week.

This position is located in Highland Park, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 online, synchronous English language classes for clients via Zoom 2 - 3 times weekly for a total of 9 instructional hours weekly
• Assist clients in digital literacy instruction (keyboarding, computer basics, email) in the language lab onsite in Highland Park on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m.– 12 noon weekly
• Assist the Client Intake Coordinator with English language intakes in person on site in Highland Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 – 2:30m.
• Case note individual client interactions in a timely manner
• Attend monthly IRISE staff meetings and ELL volunteer training as requested by the ELL Director
• Attend biweekly staff meetings and staff development workshops as directed by the ELL director
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills. A degree in English as a Second Language is preferred. Experience working with refugee and immigrant ELL populations both online and in person. Ability to problem-solve and to work collaboratively, self-motivated with an eye to building partnerships with other community organizations, as we aid clients in integration and self-sufficiency.

Compensation

This position is for 25 hours/week at $29,640/year plus applicable benefits.

Reformed Church of Highland Park Affordable Housing Corporation (RCHP-AHC)

RCHP-AHC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a core value at RCHP-AHC and its programs. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and service environment for all clients, staff, and volunteers. We believe every member on our team and in our community enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected or unprotected categories. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.