Volunteer ELL Teacher

Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) seeks multiple Volunteer English Language Learning (ELL) Educators (5 hours/week) for its Adult Education program. The mission of OCCCDA is to “extend healing and hope in the Oxford Circle community, believing that God’s purpose of reconciling all people to Jesus leads us to minister on spiritual, physical, social, and economic levels.

The Adult Education program provides ELL from beginner to advanced levels, GED preparation courses, and digital literacy sessions. A central component of the program is workforce-focused English instruction, through which students develop the language skills necessary to navigate daily and professional responsibilities. By offering GED preparation and advanced reading and writing instruction, the program further equips learners with the skills needed to access higher-paying jobs, vocational training, and post-secondary education.

Each semester, the first term focuses on reading and writing, and the second term on listening and speaking. The summer ELL classes focus on conversational English. The GED classes are scheduled year-round. Students may enroll in any class year-round.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

• Morning classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Evening classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

OPEN POSITIONS:

1. Assistant ELL Teacher for the beginner morning class
2. Lead ELL Teacher for the beginner evening class
3. Assistant ELL Teacher for the beginner evening class
4. Assistant ELL Teacher for the intermediate evening class

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead Teachers are responsible for leading classroom instruction, delivering lessons, and managing the classroom. Assistant Teachers support instructional activities, provide one-on-one assistance to students, and serve as substitutes for the Lead Teacher as needed to ensure continuity of learning.
2. Plan, prepare, and deliver in-person English Language Learner (ELL) instruction to adult learners in classes averaging 10 students.
3. Provide timely, constructive feedback to support learner progress and achievement.
4. Collaborate with program teachers and staff to ensure instruction aligns with program goals, standards, and guidelines.
5. Report directly to the Program Coordinator regarding classroom operations, student progress, and program requirements.
6. Work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to program expectations, policies, and procedures.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date student attendance and other required program records.
8. Participate in regular adult education staff meetings, professional development activities, and program initiatives.
9. Ensure compliance with all program requirements, funding regulations, and organizational policies.
10. Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement, persistence, and success.
11. Carry out responsibilities that contribute to the achievement of student learning outcomes and overall program objectives.
12. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the Adult Education program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An understanding of and a commitment to the mission of OCCCDA, as written above;
• TESOL or equivalent and teaching certifications are preferred;
• Experience in working with teaching adults;
• Experience and skills in facilitating, instructing, classroom management, leadership, or related areas;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal, intercultural, and collaboration skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to make responsible decisions and find solutions to complex problems;
• Speaker of Arabic, Haitian Creole, Spanish, or other non-English languages is a plus.