IRC Background: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Washington is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Job Overview:

The IRC Immigration Program provides ESL Naturalization Exam Preparation Courses four days per week to help adult students build their English language capabilities and civics knowledge. In-person classes are offered at four King County Library System (KCLS) locations - Burien, Federal Way, Kent, and Tukwila. Each class has a follow-up online class. This position teaches two evening classes (Tue & Wed) at Kent and Tukwila libraries, and two online classes.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Prepare students for the U.S. Naturalization Exam
  • Tailor curriculum for hybrid delivery and connect to appropriate textbook support
  • Teach English language skills (including grammar, conversation, reading and writing, and listening/comprehension) and Civics Content (US History, Government, Traditions and Geography)
  • Teach in a multicultural and multilevel classroom of English language learners
  • Build relationships with partner organizations and local NGOs to develop curriculum and course marketing
  • Market course and recruit students within the local community and current IRC clients
  • Assess, track and report student attendance and CASAS assessments
  • Help students become autonomous learners by take-home study habits and foundational ESL skills
  • Practice USCIS Citizenship interview techniques and skills
  • Develop supplement materials and maintain files and records
  • Other duties as requested by the Civics/ESL Coordinator

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Civics/ESL Coordinator

Other Internal contacts: Volunteers and Interns 

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