Adult Esl Coach

Summary

Join World Relief as an Adult ESL Coach and make a tangible difference in the lives of newly arrived refugees. You will provide one-on-one coaching, monitor student progress on our digital platform, and assist with goal setting. This role requires strong digital literacy skills, excellent communication, and cultural sensitivity. You will also conduct workshops, build community, and collaborate with staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience teaching ESL or coaching adults. This position is contingent on funding.

Requirements

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs , Statement of Faith , Christian Identity and National Evangelicals for the Health of The Nation document
• Bachelor's degree in education, TESOL, TEFEL, Linguistics, or a related field preferred
• Experience teaching English or English as a Second Language, or coaching, particularly with adult learners or refugee populations
• Experience solving problems and viewing challenges through a solutions-oriented lens
• Strong understanding of digital learning platforms and tools
• Experience using data to track student progress
• Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting
• Digital Literacy Experience
• Working in database, organizing data in spreadsheets, and using office software to organize data and documents as well as to communicate internally and externally
• Valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching sessions to help refugees navigate the digital platform and access English language resources
• Assist clients in setting realistic, achievable language acquisition goals and tracking their progress
• Assist clients in identifying strategies to help them reach their goals
• Regularly assess and monitor learners' engagement and progress through the digital platform
• Offer constructive feedback and recommendations to help students improve their language skills
• Enter data and document client engagement and progress
• Conduct workshops and individual sessions on digital literacy, focusing on using the platform effectively, online safety, and resource navigation
• Develop instructional materials to aid learners in enhancing their digital skills
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages learners to practice English in a safe space
• Plan and facilitate peer-to-peer interactions and group discussions to enhance communication skills
• Work with other staff to identify specific needs of clients
• Work with other staff to ensure all clients are empowered to access a full range of services as needed
• Aid clients on transitioning to in permanent English classes through referral, help with registration, and collaboration with adult ESL service providers
• Support volunteers in working with clients to improve English skills
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and feedback, reporting to the Program Coordinator as required
• Identify and document common challenges faced by learners and suggest improvements to the program
• Stay current with best practices in adult ESL education, digital learning, and refugee support services
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in digital literacy training
• Experience with asynchronous learning
• Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, Dari, Farsi, or Haitian Creole
• Experience working with cross cultural populations
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and understanding of the refugee experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Experience working on a team to mutually achieve client centered goals
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work
• Acknowledgment of and ability to work within World Relief’s statement of faith

Benefits

• $20 - $25 an hour
• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees
• World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health