ELL Coordinator Position Available In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

ELL Coordinator 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 90 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 About the

Organization:

Building One Community (“B1C”) is a non-profit organization established in 2011 as a comprehensive resource center for immigrants in the Stamford, Connecticut area. B1C’s mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.

Position Summary:

Building One Community (“B1C”) seeks a collaborative and highly organized ELL Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the ELL classes at our Yerwood Center location four days a week and one day a week at our Shippan Avenue location. This includes overseeing both participants and volunteer teachers. The position reports to the ELL Director and requires on-site work Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm, and also includes Saturday hours for supervising Youth Group ELL sessions from 10:30 am to 1 pm. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Greet and welcome ELL participants, volunteer teachers and tutors before classes begin
• Orient new ELL participants sharing information about program, schedule, and expectations
• Manage the schedule of ELL volunteers in conjunction with the ELL team and the Volunteer Manager; help match students with volunteers
• Maintain consistent communication with teachers and tutors regarding sessions and process
• Assist ELL Director and Training Coordinator coordinate volunteer trainings and attend general volunteer orientation sessions
• Teach ELL classes when needed
• Assess and assign new students to appropriate class levels; collaborate with the ELL Director on reassessing learners after 50 hours of instruction
• Assist ELL teachers and one-on-one tutors with session preparation by collecting and preparing materials and helping them with planning as needed
• Maintain the ELL materials library
• Monitor and reinforce the ELL curriculum and processes with teachers
• Coordinate the distribution of supplies to students and teachers/tutors
• Ensure student behavior complies with B1C policies; mediate issues with teachers and volunteers as needed
• Enter class attendance into Salesforce on a daily basis, participate in RBA discussions
• Assist Program Director with the coordination and administration of student surveys

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Fluent verbal and written Spanish and English skills required
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or related discipline
• Five years of experience in education or non-profit social services
• Data management experience required; Salesforce knowledge a plus
• Demonstrated sensitivity and ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to advocate for B1C’s program participants and help them advocate for themselves
• Self-directed with strong organizational and communication skills
• Commitment to B1C’s mission and goals

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Every weekend Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Language:

Spanish (Required) English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Stamford, CT 06902 (Required)

Work Location:

In person