English Citizenship Class Instructor - Washington, United States - Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)

Description

CARECEN DC is seeking a qualified English Citizenship Class Instructor to join our team.

The Citizenship Class Instructor will be responsible for teaching high beginning to intermediate level English speakers as a second language students and facilitating classes designed to prepare adult immigrants for the citizenship exam and interview process.

This position requires a passionate educator with a strong background in education, particularly in areas relevant to teaching English language skills and social studies.

Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and informative lessons to adult immigrants preparing for the citizenship exam.

• Develop curriculum materials, lesson plans, and supplementary resources in alignment with program objectives.
• Provide individualized instruction and support to meet the diverse needs of adult learners.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and skill development.
• Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations, and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with program staff and stakeholders to support the overall success of the citizenship education program.
• Stay informed about changes to citizenship requirements and exam content, and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.

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Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and student progress.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in education (K12, Social Studies, English Language Arts, History, Linguistics, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or Adult Education).
• Alternatively, at least one year of experience as the lead teacher in a class for adult immigrants.

Preferred qualifications include:

• A degree in TESOL;
  OR TESOL certification from a state licensing agency;
  OR A minimum of two years of experience in TESOL instruction in a classroom setting for an adult education program that utilizes a textbook and a structured curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of adult immigrant learners.
• Proficiency in languages commonly spoken by immigrant communities in Washington, D.C., is an asset.

Application Instructions:


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20009: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person