ESL Program Assistant (Part-time)

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.   If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.     ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability. POSITION SUMMARY: The ESL Program Assistant will assist our ESL team with student enrollments, pretesting, attendance tracking, in-class assistance, post testing, and volunteer management. They will also support students who need extra help adjusting to the classes or referrals for other services. As part of our ESL team, the ESL Program Assistant will partner with learners from many different ethnic, religious, linguistic, and educational backgrounds to build their confidence in English communication and empower them to function and thrive in their new American context. This is a part time position for 24 hours per week. Usually able to work from home one day per week, but must be available to come into the office if needed. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete intakes and enrollment paperwork with new students

Lead or co-lead pretesting sessions for new students

Assist instructors with student posttesting

Serve as a floating class assistant in classrooms where extra support is needed

Occasionally substitute teach ESL classes, utilizing plans and materials provided by instructor

Reach out to students who are having challenges participating in classes to understand their needs and provide support or referrals

Assist instructors to collect student feedback about the program

Occasionally provide 1:1 tutoring for students with unique needs

Maintain student and volunteer records in an organized and confidential manner, including attendance, testing records, and enrollment information

Participate in team meetings and trainings

Maintain close communication with other staff in order to coordinate effective service to clients

Assist with team projects and related tasks as needed

JOB 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 Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds

Driver’s license and flexibility to occasionally travel to Thurston County office or Whatcom County office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple duties

Flexibility, initiative, and a desire to learn

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Knowledge of a second language a plus, especially Spanish, Pashto, or Dari

Experience learning English as an additional language a plus

Intermediate computer knowledge, including MS Office

Prior experience with ESL programs preferred

Experience working in a multi-cultural, social service setting highly desirable

Familiarity with refugee resettlement process very helpful