Facilitate English as second language classes and/or one-on-one tutoring to help people seeking asylum develop their literacy and English language.
17th May, 2024 Position: ESL Teacher
Program Area: Community Engagement
Purpose / Objective:
Facilitate English as second language classes and/or one-on-one tutoring to help people seeking asylum develop their literacy and English language skills
Reports to:
Community Participation Coordinator
Days and hours required per week: 2 hours a week, Flexible. Face to face (Newtown or Auburn) / Remote (Online)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Please note: ASC provides classes in English for Social Purposes only. There is no accredited curriculum. Learning content is highly adapted to participating students. Class sizes are kept very small for increased individual support. Attendance is dependent upon participant availability. Plan lessons, prepare teaching materials and deliver weekly classes remotely online over Zoom/Google Meet or face to face at our Newtown or Auburn offices
Teach English language to assigned students in a group and/or one-on-one setting
Create engaging, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed lessons that scaffold prior learning and meet the language and learning needs of participants
Maintain accurate lesson records and share them with the Community Participation Coordinator including class attendance roll, content covered, materials used
Develop well-sequenced, student-driven modules of learning that support optimal learning outcomes and contribute to the development of an informal curriculum
Liaise with the Community Participation Coordinator and volunteer English Team Leader for class schedules, curriculum content, and issues arising
Inform Community Participation Coordinator or volunteer English Team Leader of any key information about the participants or requests for support beyond the English program
Participate in team meetings, debriefs, planning and continuous improvement activities
Ensure confidentiality of all people seeking asylum and maintain professional boundaries 17th May, 2024 Position: ESL Teacher
Program Area: Community Engagement
Purpose / Objective:
Facilitate English as second language classes and/or one-on-one tutoring to help people seeking asylum develop their literacy and English language skills
Reports to:
Community Participation Coordinator
Days and hours required per week: 2 hours a week, Flexible. Face to face (Newtown or Auburn) / Remote (Online)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Please note: ASC provides classes in English for Social Purposes only. There is no accredited curriculum. Learning content is highly adapted to participating students. Class sizes are kept very small for increased individual support. Attendance is dependent upon participant availability. Plan lessons, prepare teaching materials and deliver weekly classes remotely online over Zoom/Google Meet or face to face at our Newtown or Auburn offices
Teach English language to assigned students in a group and/or one-on-one setting
Create engaging, culturally appropriate, trauma-informed lessons that scaffold prior learning and meet the language and learning needs of participants
Maintain accurate lesson records and share them with the Community Participation Coordinator including class attendance roll, content covered, materials used
Develop well-sequenced, student-driven modules of learning that support optimal learning outcomes and contribute to the development of an informal curriculum
Liaise with the Community Participation Coordinator and volunteer English Team Leader for class schedules, curriculum content, and issues arising
Inform Community Participation Coordinator or volunteer English Team Leader of any key information about the participants or requests for support beyond the English program
Participate in team meetings, debriefs, planning and continuous improvement activities
Ensure confidentiality of all people seeking asylum and maintain professional boundariesSelection Criteria:
Possession of an ESL diploma or certification from an accredited institution
Previous experience in teaching or tutoring vulnerable people from various backgrounds, cultures and learning experiences
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to recognise trauma triggers and support trauma responses
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers
Strong organisational and time management skills
Strong understanding of the needs of adult and second language learners
Functional IT skills such as use of email and word processing
Ability to adhere to policies in relation to code of conduct, boundaries and confidentiality. General Conditions
All ASC staff and volunteers are required to:
Adhere to ASC's vision, purpose and valuesAct at all times in accordance with ASC's Code of Conduct, Boundaries Handbook and Child Protection PoliciesComply with Work, Health and Safety systemsComply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocolsDemonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate waysUndertake a NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement and ensure it is up-to-dateSupport a child-safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirementsThe Volunteer will receive a thorough induction and orientation to their role and to ASC
including a detailed Workplace, Health & Safety briefing. How to apply: To express your interest in this role, please follow the below link. Please attach your resume and a brief blurb (cover letter) about yourself, your motivation and how you meet the selection criteria (found within the position description). Only applications with a resume and cover letter will be considered.Apply For Job#J-18808-Ljbffr
