ELT Instructor (Migration and Refugee Services)

Overview

Catholic Charities of Louisville (CCL) is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville (ADOL). We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. Our service area includes 24 counties throughout Central Kentucky.

Job Skills / Requirements

Salary: $24.00

Part-time - Evening Shift - Must be able to work offsite

In this role, the ELT instructor will teach evening ELT classes to adult refugees at the Beginning ELT literacy and Low beginning ELT levels with a focus on survival English and work skills to prepare them for work and daily life in our community. The instructor must be comfortable teaching students from diverse cultures with a constant change in the number of participants due to new arrivals and job placements. The school operates with an open enrollment policy, so new students are expected to join classes every week. The instructor must have a strong desire for cultural exchange and be able to adapt the communication and teaching methods to individual classrooms.

In keeping with the mission, vision, and Catholic identity of Catholic Charities of Louisville, the ELT Instructor demonstrates the Welcome, Empower, and Strengthen values of the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

1.      Provide in-person group instructions and tutoring for students.

2.      Plan lessons and activities appropriate for students’ English proficiency levels.

3.      Connect students with resources and other services in the community.

4.      Record students’ attendance and progress.

5.      When working with volunteers, provide training and prepare lessons and activities for individual or small group instruction. 

6.      Ensures that all documentation relating to ELT (English Language Training) is recorded in the agency computer database programs and/or required forms.

7.      Drive clients to ELT orientations if needed.

8.      Participate in agency-wide activities.

9.      Other duties assigned by the supervisor

EFFORT:

·         Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.

·         Ability to work under pressure, effectively utilize time and resources and use sound judgment when making decisions.

·         Significant ability to multi-task and respond to deadlines.

·         Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.

·         Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree with experience teaching ELT to adults.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to provide high-quality instructions to different English proficiency levels, from literacy to advanced level students.
• Must have good technology-related skills for teaching in a virtual classroom like Zoom or Google Classroom and other programs for online teaching.
• Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with colleagues, clients, and other community members.
• Must have good organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of any information encountered.
• Must demonstrate self-confidence, enthusiasm, and initiative.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This work is performed in a classroom and office setting with moderate noise due to computers, printers, and people moving.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor’s degree with experience teaching adults

Additional Information / Benefits