What we do
The Irish International Immigrant Center works toward to a society in which all are welcomed and valued, and enjoy equal opportunities and protections. We are a Welcome center for immigrant and refugee families from over 120 other countries. We focus on immigrant integration by providing legal, wellness and education services, and we are contributing to peace-keeping, reconciliation and economic development in Ireland by assisting young Irish men and women to find 12 month internships.
Working at the IIIC
Our staff of twenty-five educators, immigration attorneys, social workers, youth workers and administration, bring enthusiasm and a commitment to our mission and the work at the Center. We work – and sometimes play – as a team. Our generous benefits package includes health benefits, 14 holidays, 20 vacation days, 5 sick days and off-site time together for fun activities at least one day in the year.
Join our Team!
The Center is seeking an Education Services Program Director to lead and manage our Education Services program. Specifically, this includes the following responsibilities:
Coordinate our ESOL, Career Advancement and Citizenship Classes.
Teach one 18-week ESOL course twice a year.
Supervise one part-time ESOL teacher, an AmeriCorp member, and other education volunteers in the running of the program. This includes taking the lead with recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation.
Ensure the program goals align to the strategic plan, IIIC’s curriculum guidelines and IIIC’s outcomes logic model. Revise curriculum and outcomes model as appropriate.
Oversee the process of student intake, class assignment, wait-list, and ensure that pre and post course student assessments are performed.
Provide student support and teacher support when necessary.
Assist with case management of IIIC’s “Individual Achievement Program”
Ensure class attendance and performance of students in classes is recorded (data management).
Assist development team with grant and report writing. Provide bi-monthly internal reports for Executive Director and end of term reports
Lead monthly Education Services staff meetings
Performing other duties as directed.
Qualifications
Enthusiastically committed to the vision, mission and values of the IIIC.
Experience with Adult Basic Education
Excellent leadership, organizational management, and event management skills.
Strong computer skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills with good judgment, an approachable style, and a sense of humor.
BA degree in Education or related field required; MA or certification in TESOL preferred
A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching ESOL to adults in a community based setting preferred
Experience with language assessment useful
BEST Plus experience preferred
Candidates must be able to employ computer technology within the curriculum
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Full package available
Reports to: Executive Director
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to career@iiicenter.org.
The IIIC is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, creed or religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. We encourage applications from all those interested and qualified.
For more information on the Irish International Immigrant Center please see www.iiicenter.org.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to career@iiicenter.org. For more information on the Irish International Immigrant Center and our English for Speakers of Other Languages Program, visit our website at www.iiicenter.org.
Application Deadline: As soon as possible; resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.