English-as-a-Second Language Academic Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Job Title: English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) Academic Coach
Compensation: $21.00/hour  
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time, 8 hours/week
Shift: Tuesday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM-8:30 PM + 2 hours of planning time
Supervisor: Senior Director of Adult Education
Location: Pottstown, PA

WHO WE ARE:
YWCA Tri-County Area is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YW serves more than 3,000 people annually in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties as a leader in advocating for girls, women, and families. YW’s quality programs and services focus on education, designed to build individual, family, and community success: early childhood education; Youth Empowerment Programs that include enrichment, STEM learning, and recreation; adult education and English as a Second Language; workforce development; Foster Grandparent Program; and holistic wraparound services. Mission-based advocacy efforts raise awareness, offer issue education, and build social capital around women's empowerment, racial and social justice, and safe and healthy communities.

YWCA Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and benefit packages.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA) provides English classes to adults whose first language is not English and want to learn English literacy skills so that they can get a job, navigate through the community, or continue their education.

YWCA is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated ESL instructor whose primary responsibility is to teach the intermediate level class of ESL students. The ESL program uses a web-based platform for instruction. The candidate who is interested in this position must have strong computer skills and be comfortable in using the computer and web-based program as a tool for instruction. As part of the instructional process using the web-based program, the instructor will help students develop their digital literacy skills. The instructor will implement supplemental activities to reinforce learning. The instructor will avoid lecture-style teaching and engage the students in conversation, activities, and practice to advance their skills learned.

The candidate should have previous experience teaching ESL and a sincere interest in working with individuals from other cultures, languages, and countries. The candidate must be able to create a positive learning environment for adult learners. Training will be provided to learn how to implement the web-based instruction program. The candidate will be working with a team of teachers who support and collaborate with each other.

This is a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate who believes in the value of every individual and can help others believe in themselves. Paid planning time.
 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):

• Teach ESL Level II class, focusing on developing language skills in listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
• Create a positive learning environment through lesson planning, instruction, professional development, and program improvement efforts.
• Design and implement supplemental activities to reinforce key concepts and support student progress.
• Use interactive teaching methods to engage students in conversations, hands-on activities, and practice, avoiding lecture-style instruction.
• Provide supplemental distance learning opportunities to interested students in classes.
• Facilitate communication activities that help students apply language skills in the workplace and within the community.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance, services provided, and progress.
• Adhere to all guidelines set by YWCA, PA Dept of Education, and the web-based program developer.
• Collaborate closely with team members in Pottstown and Norristown.
• Participate in professional development training as required by the agency and state.
• Attend monthly and quarterly program meetings.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations including, but not limited to, periodically reviewing goals, adjusting student placement if needed, and coordinating with the student support staff. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE POSITION

• Understanding of YWCA’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team. 
• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, families, and members of the community. 
• A strong commitment to serve the local community and projects attitude of respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to all.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to program and student data.
• Ability to create an environment that conveys the message that YWCA believes and supports each student’s success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation and flexibility, willingness to welcome the opportunity to further develop skills and accept challenges.
• Attends to detail and accuracy and able to multi-task.
• Strong organization skills and excellent time management.
• Comfortability with technology (laptops, Smart Board, etc.) including strong computer literacy skills.
• Reliable, good problem solver, able to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Able to accept guidance and feedback and support teamwork and efforts.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS minimum).
• Experience working with adults in education or related fields.

 
Equal Opportunity Employer
YWCA Tri-County Area is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, col-or, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Accordingly, YWCA Tri-County Area will hire, train, and promote individuals in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; make decisions according to the principle of equal opportunity by imposing only bona fide occupational qualification requirements for employment opportunities; and administer all personnel practices and programs (including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, and training) in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.