AmeriCorps Member- ESOL Instructor

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BOSTON EDUCATION, SKILLS & TRAINING (BEST) CORP.

AMERICORPS NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION PROGRAM

The NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION PROGRAM (NAIP) is an AmeriCorps program administered by the MIRA Coalition, in partnership with English for New Bostonians. Up to 30 NAIP members will be placed at various community-based organizations across Massachusetts to address barriers to economic empowerment among immigrants and refugees by focusing their service on job readiness training (including ESOL instruction) and/or citizenship services (including application assistance and civics instruction). Additional add- on services include volunteer coordinator and community service support.

ABOUT BEST: Boston Education, Skills and Training (BEST) Corp. is an independent non-profit organization focusing on the workforce development needs of the hospitality industry. We serve members of UNITE HERE Local 26 and those seeking employment in the hospitality industry. Our mission is to provide individuals the education, skills, and training to excel in the hospitality industry and in their personal lives.

SERVICE POSITION TITLE: ESOL Instructor

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: The AmeriCorps ESOL instructor’s primary responsibility will be to teach English contextualized to the hospitality industry. In addition, this individual may be assigned to prepare clients for the U.S. citizenship test or to teach computers in order to help people get and retain jobs. Previous AmeriCorps members have contributed their talents in other ways, as well, depending on their skillset, including assisting with social media, photography, grant writing, event planning, etc.

SERVICE LOCATION: Medford, MA

SERVICE SCHEDULE: M-F, 9AM - 5PM except for two days which will be noon - 8 PM. Members commit to full-time service from Sep 5, 2018 through Aug 3, 2019.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach English for Hospitality and possibly computers and/or citizenship preparation classes
• Support volunteer tutor program by assisting with tutor matching and training as needed
• Administer BEST Plus test
• Record minutes at weekly staff meeting
• Input all data related to classes, attendance, and testing into our Salesforce Database for Non-profits
• Utilize social media to promote BEST classes, success stories, events, etc.      
• Travel at least once/month for NAIP member meetings;
• Make a full-time, 11-month commitment

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Substitute teaching as needed
• Update class resources website as needed
• Assist the job seeker program as needed
• Conduct outreach to hotels
• Assist in class and program-wide event planning and execution

QUALIFICATIONS

• ESOL teaching experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Experience in data entry, tracking, and analysis. Web site experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Interest in and commitment to national and community service
• Experience working with diverse populations
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 17 years of age or older
• Must be a US Citizen, US National or Legal Permanent Resident
• Must be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check, including screenings through the National Sex Offender Public Website, a name-based search of the statewide criminal history registry both in Massachusetts and your state of residence upon application to our program, and a fingerprint-based FBI check

BENEFITS

• Year-round professional development and training opportunities
• A Living Allowance up to $13,732
• Loan forbearance and a Segal Education Award of $5,920 upon completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Child Care Assistance
• Expert training in Teaching ESOL (including an opportunity to acquire a TESOL Certificate), Citizenship Assistance, and Job Readiness Instruction

NAIP NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

NAIP does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ability, gender, secular preference, sexual orientation, marital status, age, political affiliation or religion, in accordance with the non- discrimination requirements of applicable statutes. NAIP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities to serve as AmeriCorps members.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the general application from the MIRA website: www.miracoalition.org/americorps-programs

Submit your resume and application via e-mail to naip@miracoalition.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Please note that if not selected for this position, you may still be considered for placements at other host sites.