ESOL Instructor

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: ESOL Instructor

Salary Range: $55,000-60,000

About The Position

The ESOL Instructor is responsible for classroom instruction and training. The ESOL Instructor will plan for and deliver adult education classes, administer examinations, collect and record data as it pertains to student progress. The ESOL Instructor will integrate a holistic, student-centered approach to instruction and prepare students to become work-ready.

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.
  
  

Position Requirements

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.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training
  
  

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.