Teacher
Company: Lutheran Services in Iowa
Location: Davenport
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
LSI is seeking a ELL Teacher in our Refugee Program in Des
Moines to teach occasionally at the Evelyn K Davis Center. The
hours will be Tuesday & Thursday 6-9pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. DUTIES
The Teacher supports the Refugee Education Program by teaching
classes as assigned, participating in professional development,
developing research-based curriculum and providing innovative,
high-quality instruction on language, literacy and culture to the
Program's students. The Refugee Education Program offers language
and cultural training to newly-arrived and former refugees in Polk
County, including English language instruction,
employment-readiness training, Citizenship preparation, and
community-based language and literacy classes. DETAILS Examine and
respond to the needs of refugee and immigrant learners in our
community by creating relevant educational programming and
student-centered curriculum Work with a co-teacher to plan and
instruct English language and cultural topics to diverse learners
Facilitate classroom volunteers Perform relevant opening and
closing duties at the assigned site Complete and maintain accurate
records of attendance, student assessment, and progress reports
Engage in professional development opportunities and become members
of a learning community to identify and model best practices in
refugee education Provide and facilitate transportation needs of
clients as needed to attend programming QUALIFICATIONS Required:
One year or more experience working in the refugee community
teaching beginning level ESL and/or literacy. Preferred: Bachelor's
degree in Education or related field and one year or more
experience working in the refugee community teaching beginning
level ESL and/or literacy. In addition, preferred applicants will
have language skills to meet the needs of the community served.
This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a
good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background
check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse
registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check. At
LSI, competitive compensation goes far beyond an hourly rate. For
eligible employees, LSI pays for a portion of employee health
premiums, offers a monthly wellness discount on health insurance
premiums, and contributes to your health savings account each pay
check. LSI will reimburse you for mileage, offer a 401k match
contribution, and provide ongoing professional development
training. In addition LSI offers a generous paid time off package.
As a non-profit employer many employees also can qualify for
student loan forgiveness programs. Who We Are LSI is an equal
opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences,
cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are
heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/
It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at
LSI
Keywords: Lutheran Services in Iowa, Davenport , Teacher, Education / Teaching , Davenport, Iowa
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