ESOL Instructor

About Goodwill 
We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility. If you need any assistance in applying please contact Recruiting@evergreengoodwill.org for any assistance or accommodation requests. 

Job Title: ESOL Instructor

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Provide direct instruction in ESOL/Vocational ESOL, ESOL digital literacy, digital equity, and citizen test preparation.
• Integrate work readiness content and digital literacy into regular instruction.
• May teach other subjects depending on suitability and center needs.
• Use effective, student-centered teaching practices and follow competency-based curriculum.
• Create lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners, including the integration of educational technology.
• Provide tutoring support and feedback to students.
• Collaborate closely with case managers and employment specialists to ensure holistic approach to the student experience.
• Responsible to support, advance, and contribute to a DEI framework.
• Collaborate with students, staff and managers to purposefully work to implement student centered DEI initiatives.
• Attend required meetings, trainings and develop and deliver presentations. 
• Administer examinations.
• Maintain student records and data to track student progress and retention.
• Maintain and express enthusiasm and commitment to helping students learn.
• Provide job search assistance to students. Resume/cover letter writing.
• Support the Site Manager and other staff in outreach and case management.
• Present special lectures, seminars, and workshops as requested.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Education:  Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Science or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Master’s Degree preferred, however lived-experience and international experience considered in lieu of more traditional, US achieved credentials.
• Experience: Minimum two years teaching/training experience working with Adult Learners.
• Experience with remote instruction a plus.
• Multilingual skills a plus.
• Success in simplifying and communicating complex ideas and tasks.
• Experience teaching/training students who may not have any formal education.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work in an environment with very diverse group of people. 
• Must be committed to creating and sustaining a learning environment in which students feel safe, supported and encouraged; foster an environment that is inclusive, culturally rich, and bias free.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• TESOL or comparable certification preferred. Will consider lived and work experience as an alternative.
• WA teaching certification or equivalent a plus

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Proficient knowledge of Google Workspace a plus.
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.

Physical Abilities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing and to operate computer systems. Able to safely lift/push/ pull up to 25 lbs., grasp, handle, finger and manipulate items; perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms, standing for long periods of time.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Strong listening skills
• Growth mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Multi-tasking
• Time Management
• Negotiation
• Data Skills
• Accuracy

Work Environment: Office/classroom environment; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position requires occasional travel to other locations for offsite meetings and events.

General Description of All Benefits

Evergreen Goodwill provides the following benefits to employees:
https://evergreengoodwill.org/evergreen-goodwill-employee-benefits

• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 100% employer-paid life insurance coverage, and supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest-free loans for personal needs
• Access  to an employee CARES (Creating Access to Resources for Employee Support) Program for unplanned life emergencies
• 403(b) Retirement Savings program with competitive matching from Evergreen Goodwill
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 15% discount on select T-Mobile plans for all employees
• 20% employee discount at your Evergreen Goodwill store, and other perks

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.