Catholic Charities seeks to implement the Church's mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. In addition to a purpose-based work environment, Catholic Charities offers a generous benefit package including medical plans, generous holiday leave, paid Family Medical Leave*, flexible work options, career development, Diocesan tuition reimbursement*, retirement plans and much more.
ESOL Coordinator: Distance & Parish Sites
Ministry: Education & Workforce Development
Primary Office: Manassas
Hours per Week: 40 Non-exempt
Starting Hourly Rate: $22.73
Staff Supervisor: Education Services Supervisor
Telework Available: Hybrid after 90 days.
Position Description:
The ESOL Coordinator will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities of the Distance Education and Off-Site programs and will manage students and volunteer teachers as assigned. The ESOL Coordinator will also complete all deliverables under grants, including but not limited to devising and analyzing teacher and student surveys, ensuring execution of class projects and teacher meetings, regularly communicating site updates with teachers, tracking student hours and recognizing student progress in online platforms, and more.
Position Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day Distance Education and Parish Site activities.
• Lead a pre-Basic course low education level students and create materials for tutorial sessions.
• Provide one on one help with students who are illiterate or have limited education on use of technology.
• Conduct regular teacher observations and provide one on one help with online platforms during class sessions.
• Provide one on one support to volunteers with online platforms such as Zoom and Burlington English
• Coordinate Conversation Groups and establish a curriculum.
• Set up online student accounts and conduct student orientation.

Other Duties:

• Conduct student registrations. Provide support to walk-ins.
• Provide training to teachers. Supervise and observe classroom instruction and provide feedback.
• Manage teacher resources and website.
• Outreach: Explore new parish sites and reach out to new communities to provide classes.
• Commitment to mission, goals, and services of Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High computer competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, and data management experience.
• Superior writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills, diligence, and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, ability to work well in a high-paced environment.
• Flexible to work irregular hours including up to 2 evenings per week and occasional weekends.
• Commitment to mission, goals, and services of Catholic Charities Diocese or Arlington

Education and Experience:

• BA in Education, social sciences, other relevant field of study or 2 years relevant experience
• TESOL or TEFL certification preferred.
• Bilingual (fluent in Spanish/Dari/Farsi/Pashto and English) strongly preferred.
• One or more years of experience working in a multi-cultural setting.
• Experience collaborating with volunteers.
• Valid US driver’s license, safe driving record, history of 3 years of driving in the US and regular access to transportation.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
BENEFITS: Vacation, Sick, Paid FML*, 16 paid holidays in 2024, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, Employee Assistance Program, Diocesan School Tuition Reimbursement K-12 . Closed between Christmas and New Years.* Free parking, free shuttle to the metro, concierge building.
Thank you for your interest in joining Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington in the crucial work we do. Catholic Charities appreciates the time and effort it takes to submit an application.