Program Assistant - ELL Instructor, SASIC

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating, and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org .

Overview

The Program Assistant ELL will ensure program goals, instruction, and reporting requirements are satisfied through oversight of daily operations. This position reports to the Northern Region SASIC Director in the Erie PA Field office. This role is an On Call Position, working approximately 30 hours per week.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide English language instruction to adult learners enrolled in the SASIC (Services to Afghan Survivors Impacted by Combat) program, with a focus on Afghan women.
• Tailor instruction to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of participants.
• Support learners in developing practical language skills for daily life and integration.
• Select, develop and/or manage the ELL curriculum, teaching material, lesson plans, and class schedules.
• Monitor student progress and evaluate the ELL program effectiveness based on student participation
• Build positive rapport with all refugee and immigrant communities and identify and assess opportunities for ELL within targeted communities.
• Refer clients for educational training opportunities when deemed necessary.
• Maintain participant records, paper and electronic, to document program activities and client participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated are not an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A degree in teaching English as a second/foreign language from an accredited institution preferred or at least one year teaching of experience;
• Ability to work in a quick changing environment and ability to strengthen partnerships with local educational organizations and school districts;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as in collaboration with others is required;
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel and database programs;
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills; ability to work as a team member and independently, with a high level of self-motivation and ability to meet goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Good sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired; and
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of USCRI and interest in growing in a nonprofit development department long-term.
  
  

Training Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training; and
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.