ESOL Director

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PositionOverview

The Director of the ESOL Program provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the English language program, ensuring its growth, efficiency, and impact. This role focuses on program management, volunteer team coordination, and community outreach, while building relationships with partner organizations to expand program reach and support. While teaching experience is not required, preference will be given to candidates with multi-cultural and multi-lingual backgrounds. This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings to collaborate with partners and stakeholders and provide adequate support to teachers in the classrooms.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Oversight:

* Manage the ESOL program’s operations, including two 15-week course cycles per year.

* Maintain regular communication with volunteer teachers, Student Relationship Managers (SRMs), and other program volunteers to ensure smooth program delivery.

* Provide oversight and guidance to volunteer ESOL teachers and tutors, supporting their classroom activities and ensuring alignment with program goals.

* Collaborate with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) to coordinate curriculum development, student progress tracking, and teacher support, ensuring a productive partnership.

Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding:

* Partner with the Director of Recruitment to recruit and onboard volunteer ESOL teachers and SRMs.

* Facilitate orientation and training sessions, ensuring all volunteers understand the program’s mission, goals, and teaching approach.

* Organize substitute teacher scheduling as needed to maintain instructional continuity.

Student Recruitment, Registration, and Support:

* Design and implement strategies to recruit prospective students, working with community partners and utilizing diverse outreach methods.

* Manage student registration and onboarding, ensuring accurate data collection, clear communication of class schedules, and explanation of expectations.

Communication and Collaboration:

* Ensure effective communication between students, teachers, SRMs, and program leadership to foster collaboration and address concerns promptly.

* Partner closely with JVS to monitor program outcomes and make adjustments to improve student learning experiences and results.

* Oversee the maintenance of academic records, including registration forms, attendance, testing results, and course completions, managed by the ESOL Registrar.

Program Growth and Development:

* Expand program reach by increasing the number of students served through recruitment of additional volunteer teachers, tutors, and SRMs.

* Support the ongoing development and refinement of the curriculum in collaboration with JVS to meet evolving student needs.

Note

The Program Director is not required to attend ESOL classes regularly but provides operational leadership and strategic oversight to ensure program success