POSITION SUMMARY:

Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by the Catholic Social Teachings through the establishment and implementation of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to eligible refugees and immigrants. This full-time teaching position will assist the English Language Training (ELT) Program Coordinator by teaching classes, taking attendance, completing student record-keeping, assisting with rolling enrollments, and providing general classroom and program support to staff members while working directly with adult students. This position will conduct in-person and remote learning classes at the Wyandotte County location. EEO.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach several sections of weekly pre-literate to intermediate level ESL classes to adult refugees. Classes currently start at 90 minutes long and have between 5-25 adult learners per class, but vary with rolling enrollment.
• Work with ELT Program Coordinator to schedule and enroll new program participants into ELT program via onsite, offsite, and remote enrollment sessions to increase student numbers in the program weekly.
• Supplement and utilize selected curriculum for both literate and preliterate adults. Create and organize additional material, as needed for in-person and remote learning classes. These lessons could be given to volunteer teachers who lead their own classes/groups.
• Maintain all necessary documentation of student data, attendance records, pre- and post-assessment scoring, case notes, and reports in Client Track, Apricot, G-Drive, and SharePoint databases to ensure agency and grant compliance.
• Support ELT Program Coordinator and Refugee Volunteer Support Specialist in training volunteers to use appropriate curriculum and literacy resources. Under the direction of the ELT Program Coordinator, assist with volunteer management in the classroom by leading tutors in one-on-one and small group lessons.
• Train students to use public transportation or remote learning platforms to access ESL classes by arranging transportation to attend classes as needed.
• Conduct program services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Collaborate with Catholic Charities’ internal and external community programs to maintain student participation in the ESL classes and provide resources for success. This position regularly communicates with the students and their case managers to maintain compliance.
• Maintain an Outlook calendar to organize and coordinate program support. This position will participate in team and departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Classroom teaching experience, experience teaching early literacy preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or TESOL/TEFL Certification preferred.
• Experience working with refugees desired.
• Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations and various professionals, as well as staff at all levels.
• Fluency in English required, and another language desirable (Spanish, Dari, Swahili, etc.).
• Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri Driver’s license, dependable transportation, current vehicle insurance and a verified safe driving record.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings.
• Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills along with strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be reliable, punctual, professional, able to follow instructions and handle emergencies. Must also be able to work independently from general instructions.
• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities.
• Must be willing to perform position duties by following the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self- control and joy.
• Catholic Charities promotes a diverse workforce. Employees are not required to be Catholic, however, employees of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas must understand that they are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending and moving
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must have the physical ability to complete assignments in a variety of environments: homes of those we serve, extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases
• Must have physical ability to effectively communicate with others
• Must have the physical ability and appropriate licensure for driving