POSITION: ENGLISH INNOVATIONS TEACHER

TIRRC is seeking an English Innovations Teacher who will be responsible for facilitating classes
that increase the acquisition of digital literacy and English communication skills. The position
requires a commitment of 4 hours per week, not including additional prep time and data entry.
Classes will begin on September 13th, and will be held Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6-8
pm in person at TIRRC headquarters through November 3rd.
Contract Length: Mid-September to November 10, 2022.
Contract Pay: Stipend totaling $1750 to be paid bi-weekly.

About English Innovations
English Innovations® is a blended social learning model that combines English language
learning in a collaborative, supportive classroom environment with online tools that enable
self-paced, independent learning. Adult students will use a combination of interactive classroom
instruction and online learning activities. English Innovations is a model grounded in
communities, engaging immigrants and immigrant-serving organizations in advocacy for
effective English learning and immigrant integration. A collaborative classroom environment
facilitates cognitive, social and emotional engagement. The EI Teacher will play an important
role in the learning process by building relationships with students in the classroom, and will
encourage civic engagement and community-building. The EI Teacher will help design and
facilitate classroom activities that explore social justice themes, as well as help manage data
entry.

Responsibilities:
Facilitate classes for adults with low-High Beginning English proficiency for 8 weeks in

the Nashville area. The focus of the English component will be on the use and practice
of English through technology-based activities, small group discussions, and
independent learning.

• With the support of volunteer tutors, help facilitate small group activities with the

• Interact in a friendly and patient manner with students from different cultural

• Update day by day lessons following a curriculum framework outlining knowledge, skills

• Communicate effectively with students by articulating clearly, using appropriate

• Listen actively and effectively in order to identify student difficulties and solve problems,

• Maintain and report on student attendance, records, and progress.

Application Instructions:
send a cover letter and resume to chichi@tnimmigrant.org. Please detail why you think
you are the right candidate for this position and organization, addressing the points listed above
and highlighting your experience working in immigrant communities and your knowledge of adult
education and/or ESL. Please no phone inquiries.