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Qualifications
The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities
Please note that this position is grant funded through June 30, 2025 and can be considered for on-call or full time employment based upon the organization”s needs
Experience in delivering ESOL instruction in classroom or community-based settings;
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with providers, vendors, and clients of diverse backgrounds;
Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, clean driving record and personal transportation;
Must have dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people
Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity
Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands
Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying
Responsibilities
The ESOL Instructor will work as part of our Integration Team and with various team members in the development and implementation of high quality English language instruction
This may include assisting with various administrative tasks, as well as direct services provided to USCRI”s clients
Delivering classroom ESOL instruction to participants from various ages, backgrounds and languages and with a wide range of abilities,
Helping coordinate the efficient deliver of services by ESOL partner organizations; including assisting with registration, monitoring attendance and student achievement,
Communicate client needs to case managers and assisting with resources and supplemental services to meet client needs,
Collaborate with case manager and other staff personnel to confirm appropriate services are in place,
Assist team members with program development to suite the needs of current and future USCRI clients,
Identify impactful solutions to issues, trends and challenges with ESOL delivery,
Professionally represent USCRI amongst peers and partner organizations through meetings, conferences and training opportunities,
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 is not be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s)
Job description
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) supports people who have lost or left their homes due to forcible displacement. For over 100 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership, team, network of service providers, and advocates has helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives. In neighborhoods, in Cleveland, and around the world, we break down barriers and demand justice for refugees and immigrants as they successfully integrate into new communities. We provide essential social and legal services to rebuild productive lives, turning tragedy into prosperity. We are a purpose-driven organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and supporting their transition to a dignified life. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org.

Overview

The ESOL Instructor will work as part of our Integration Team and with various team members in the development and implementation of high quality English language instruction. This may include assisting with various administrative tasks, as well as direct services provided to USCRI”s clients. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities.

Please note that this position is grant funded through June 30, 2025 and can be considered for on-call or full time employment based upon the organization”s needs.

Duties And Responsibilities
• Delivering classroom ESOL instruction to participants from various ages, backgrounds and languages and with a wide range of abilities,
• Helping coordinate the efficient deliver of services by ESOL partner organizations; including assisting with registration, monitoring attendance and student achievement,
• Communicate client needs to case managers and assisting with resources and supplemental services to meet client needs,
• Collaborate with case manager and other staff personnel to confirm appropriate services are in place,
• Assist team members with program development to suite the needs of current and future USCRI clients,
• Identify impactful solutions to issues, trends and challenges with ESOL delivery,
• Professionally represent USCRI amongst peers and partner organizations through meetings, conferences and training opportunities,
• 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 is not be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

Requirements
• TESOL/TEFL certification or a teaching license strongly preferred;
• Experience in delivering ESOL instruction in classroom or community-based settings;
• Prior experience in working with refugee populations is preferred;
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with providers, vendors, and clients of diverse backgrounds;
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and database programs a plus;
• Bilingual/multilingual ability is strongly preferred;
• Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, clean driving record and personal transportation;
• Must have dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people.
• Good sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

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, ****** 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.