Citizenship Instructor

All Neighborhood House employees and volunteers must be fully vaccinated (and submit completed documentation) from COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. New employees must meet this requirement, prior to their start of employment, effective immediately.

The person in this position will travel between multiple sites including High Point (West Seattle), Greenbridge (White Center), and Birch Creek Kent).

Having trouble completing your application? For support, please call (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail tonhjobs@nhwa.org.

Closing Date: Until Filled

Agency Overview

At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve over 16,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

When one of us succeeds, we all succeed!

Neighborhood House is on a mission to becoming a multi-cultural, anti-racist agency. We are achieving this by sharing power, listening to and learning from each other and our communities, and working to repair past inequities. We are building a culture where equity is the foundation, inclusiveness is the default, and access for marginalized communities is the norm.

Our Agency Values include Community, Equity, Integrity, Relationships, and Sustainability. More information about our Agency Values can be foundhere.

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Job Summary

The Citizenship Instructor is a key member in the operation of Neighborhood House (NH)'s, employment and training programming. They report to the Citizenship Supervisor. They will report to the Citizenship Supervisor. This position has primary responsibilities of preparing and presenting effective lesson plans to the ESL/Civics students, so that they may take and successfully pass the English and US Civics test, as part of the process to become naturalized US Citizens, by utilizing teaching techniques that are effective for adult learning. These classes will encompass all levels of ESL students seeking immigration/naturalization services. Classes will be conducted for the High Point, Greenbridge, and Birch Creek Centers. To be successful is this a position must have a Bachelor's degree in TESOL or related field required, M.A. TESOL preferred.

Responsibilities

Administrative (30%)

Prepare Citizenship class and instructional materials.

Assist Supervisor with development of civic field experiences.

Conduct CASAS pre and post-test to understand the specific needs of each client and to identify their level of English.

Attend Staff meetings, partner meeting and trainings as needed.

Classroom Activities (50%)

Initiate outreach to eligible LPR's in the community for citizenship education

Maintain files for each client participating in the program including assessment and intake form.

Teach multi-level class weekly following the English competency levels required by the contract.

Provide one on one tutoring as needed.

Follow up with clients and assist them with preparing for citizenship tes, including mock interviews.

Data Entry (20%)

Maintain and provide quarterly data to the Program Manger.

Record and Maintain participate progress and outcomes in data base.

Work with program staff to evaluate the program's progress and identify needs.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in adult education or related field and two years of experience teaching ESL classes, preferably in a community-based setting; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• TESOL Certification
• Must have knowledge of United States civics and government
• Ability to engage students in a classroom setting
• Have respectful, open unbiased, and accepting attitude toward clients and their families
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a culturally diverse workplace dedicated to equity and inclusion.
• Neighborhood House is on a journey to become a fully inclusive, multicultural, anti-racist organization. Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice.
• Strong professional and ethical judgement, particularly in the human services context.
• Very organized with a high level of attention to detail.
• Self-starter, highly organized, dependable, have strong problem-solving skills and be able to manage multiple complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends.
• Must have access to independent, reliable transportation for travel in King County.
• Willingness to comply with established agency policies and performance standards, which may include productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer services, teamwork and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Experience working with refugees and/or immigrants.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Credentials

• COVID-19 Vaccination (must be obtained and documentation submitted prior to employment).
• Must pass Neighborhood House background check requirements.
• Position requires Washington State bi-annual criminal background re-check.

Post-Hire on-the-job Training Requirements

• Current First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Sexual Harassment Training within 30 days of hire.
• Child Abuse and Neglect training (within 2 weeks of hire).

Employment Practice

Neighborhood House is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we support and follow federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Neighborhood House does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical ability including HIV status, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, sexual orientation and expression of gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Management and HR staff are committed to ensuring that all personnel decisions that affect employees, clients, volunteers, and board members are made in accordance with the equal employment opportunity principles of nondiscrimination.

For more information

Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail tonhjobs@nhwa.org.