ESL Intructor

ESL Intructor

RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT CENTER

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

ESL INSTRUCTOR

REFERENCE CODE: HR " 14/2011

Through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, the Church World Service/Resettlement Support Center Nairobi (CWS/RSC) is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases in Sub-Saharan Africa. CWS/RSC is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

CWS/RSC will launch a 4 week pilot project teaching ESL to USCIS approved refugees in the Kakuma Refugee Camp. CWS/RSC seeks a qualified individual to fill a short-term ESL Instructor position. This is a temporary position, with a possible extension dependent on funding. This position falls within the Cultural Orientation Department.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The ESL Instructor is primarily responsible to provide English language instruction to USCIS approved refugees in the Kakuma Refugee Camp enrolled to the ESL project. The position reports directly to the ESL Manager and works closely with other members of the Cultural Orientation Department.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop materials for the ESL project in collaboration with the ESL Manager and CO Regional Coordinator;
• Provide English language instruction to refugees enrolled to the ESL project;
• Monitor and record student attendance;
• Utilize developed assessment tools to assess student progress towards instructional goals;
• Maintain a current knowledge of RSC Standard Operating Procedures, the ESL curriculum, training techniques, and populations to be trained;
• Assist in the training of ESL interpreters;
• Participate in ESL circuit ride briefings and debriefings;
• Share recommendations regarding project improvement with the ESL Manager;
• Assist in the development of reports related to the project;
• In order to address any questions related to cultural orientation that may come up, maintain a current knowledge of the cultural orientation curriculum and U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; and
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the ESL Manager or CO Regional Coordinator to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of the CO program.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in TESOL or Education;
• Minimum of two years teaching American English desired;
• Demonstrated computer skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent verbal and written American English skills;
• Ability to maintain the integrity of official records;
• Ability to work in harsh conditions;
• Ability to maintain high performance standards with attention to detail;
• Ability to represent the best interests of CWS/RSC and CWS/IRP.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by close of business August 12, 2011 to:

The Human Resources Manager
CWS/RSC Nairobi
P. O. Box 14176
00800 Westlands
Nairobi, Kenya

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION BY EMAIL, ENSURE THAT YOU QUOTE THE ABOVE MENTIONED REFERENCE CODE AND YOUR SURNAME ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL.

Note: Please mention ESLemployment.com in your cover letter when applying.

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