Adult Education Instructor

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The IRC in New Jersey seeks an Adult Education Instructor to deliver English Language Training (ELT), Cultural Orientation (CO), Job Readiness Training (JRT) and Digital Literacy instruction to support its education programs for refugees and other immigrants. Under the supervision of the Adult Education Coordinator, they will provide humanitarian entrants with contextualized instruction that promotes English language skills needed to obtain and retain employment and achieve self-sufficiency. The Adult Education Instructor is expected to work independently and effectively engage students in support of high retention rates.

They must also ensure client data is collected and managed to effectively report on grant-funded programs.

Hours: 37.5 per week. 

Approximate breakdown of weekly hours, subject to change: 20 hrs. teaching, 10 hrs. lesson planning, 5 hrs. administrative work, 2 hrs. team meetings.

Major Responsibilities: 

•    Provide content-based English language instruction (ELT, JRT, CO, and/or digital literacy).
•    Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that assist students in meeting their goals and offer a variety of instructional methods adapted to diverse learning styles.
•    Incorporate job readiness and technology into ESL classroom instruction.
•    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 weekly lesson plans and/or bi-weekly unit plans that address material to be covered in class.
•    Coordinate registration, intake and pre- and post-testing as needed
•    Monitor and track student participation in program.
•    Assist with reporting requirements as needed
•    Attend regular team meetings.
•    Other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements: 

•    University degree, plus at least 1 year of Experience teaching adult English language learners (ELLs).
•    TESOL degree/certificate preferred. 
•    Experience living in a country outside of the U.S. highly desired.
•    Knowledge of adult learning theory and student-centered teaching strategies.
•    Comfort working with refugees and immigrants from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills.
•    Strong culturally responsive interpersonal communication skills.
•    Experience working with interpreters.
•    Experience using Zoom or online learning platforms.
•    Detail oriented and organized.
•    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Language Skills:  English fluency required, fluency in another language strongly preferred

Working Environment:  
•    Standard office work environment. 
•    Hybrid- Some remote work optional for virtual classes.
 

**Compensation: (Pay Range: $26.50 - $28.04)**Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.