esl teacher

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Asylum Seekers Center Full time

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

Selection 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 values
  • Act at all times in accordance with ASC's Code of Conduct, Boundaries Handbook and Child Protection Policies
  • Comply with Work, Health and Safety systems
  • Comply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocols
  • Demonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate ways
  • Undertake a NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement and ensure it is up-to-date
  • Support a child-safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements
  • The 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.

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