ESOL Instructor, Workforce Development and Refugee Services

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA’s Workforce Development and Refugee Services programs annually provide thousands of low income community members with culturally competent case management, employment, education, vocational training, benefits access, health, financial literacy and English language services, in house and by referral. CAMBA specializes in assisting those with special barriers to employment including low skilled workers, long-term unemployed, immigrants and refugees, limited English speakers, formerly homeless, seniors, formerly incarcerated, trauma survivors and victims of human trafficking. These programs are performance-based, and success is measured by meeting enrollment, employment placement, training, retention and case management goals.

Position: ESOL Instructor

Reports To: Sr Program Manager

Location: 2244 Church Ave, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11226

What The ESOL Instructor Does:

• Teach English to adult learners using lessons that match their language level and learning needs.
• Assess students to determine the correct class level and adjust instruction based on progress.
• Create lesson plans that help students improve their English skills and reach employment goals.
• Provide additional English language support to clients as needed, including one-on-one tutoring and teaching mixed level, rolling entry classes.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom/homework use.
• Prepare, distribute, and grade periodic written assessments of students’ progress.
• Track and record student attendance, class participation, and learning progress.
• Contact each student by phone, text, and/or email in the event of a class scheduling change and/or after any student is absent from class for at least two consecutive days.
• Maintain daily student attendance records.
• Prepare reports on students’ attendance and progress, as required.
• Implement an action plan to improve student class attendance when the rate of overall attendance falls below 70% during a cycle/quarter.
• Work with case managers and employment staff to help students prepare for job training, job placement, or further education.
• Refer students to their Resettlement Coordinator if they exhibit barriers in achieving their learning goals (e.g., child daycare needs, possible health/housing issues, etc.).
• Coordinate with students’ assigned Resettlement Coordinator and/or Job Developer regarding next steps in progress toward their goals, as needed.
• Help students develop digital literacy and use online tools and resources.
• Organize and maintain classroom area, including equipment and materials.
• Attend staff meetings and onsite professional development sessions when scheduled.
• Provide required data and updates for reports on attendance, performance, and other program goals.
• Facilitate group workshops/peer support groups regarding all relevant topics.
• Monitor client progress in the classroom and address negative behavior patterns (e.g. lateness).
• Take on other reasonable tasks that support program goals as needed.
• Maintain and update students' individual learning plans and learning portfolios.
• Read professional publications regularly to stay current with new teaching methods.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Education or relevant field

Other Requirements:

• One year of applicable/equivalent experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Master’s degree in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). (Preferred)
• Bilingual in either French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian

Compensation : $55,000-$58,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.