English as Second Language (ESL) Tutor: IN-PERSON

The following position is required you to work in-person at Hollister, CA.
The Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
FIELD was founded in 1978 by Farmworker Leader Cesar E.
Chavez and is dedicated to strengthening America’s agricultural and rural communities through our Core Values of Opportunity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Si Se Puede.
FIELD carries out its mission through a continuum of educational and workforce development programs that assist underserved communities in achieving empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life.
FIELD has realigned our training and education to promote career pathways for adult learners.
This includes work experience opportunities in Environmental Conservation, Energy, Education, Entrepreneurship and Civic Action.
FIELD’s Purpose is to “To Empower the Underserved to be Self-Sufficient.
” SUMMARY The ESL Tutor supports the ESL Instructors by working with adult students to provide supplemental small group instruction and tutoring support at a high school level.
The ESL Tutor will maintain detailed records of students enrolled into the programs.
The ESL Tutor must possess the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
The ESL Tutor will assist students in a lab setting and will provide students with language support, tech support, and support in ESL Education.
The ESL Tutor will also register and test student as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but not limited to the following.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
● Assist students with the completion of assignments, homework, test preparation, etc.
● Assist and trains students with the use of technology including devices, programs, email and video communication platforms (i.
e.
Zoom, WebEx, and Google Meet).
● Assist Instructors in the implementation of individualized learning plans for all students with bilingual/bicultural instructional needs.
● Provide individual assistance to students to ensure an understanding of concepts and serve as a translator to facilitate communication.
● Strictly adhere to the FIELD’s classroom policies and guidelines in both in-person and online.
● Collaborate with Instructors to ensure a positive student experience.
● Document and track the distribution of technological devices to students.
● Represent and market the various programs to the target community/region.
● Monitor some of the student recruitment, retention, and average daily attendance (ADA).
● Assist in developing, managing and maintain electronic student files in a central and organized manner.
● Assist with testing administration and scoring as assigned.
● Assist with student enrollment and registration in FIELD's ESL program ● Communicate regularly with the Administrative Offices and ensure all CASAS paperwork is delivered within the specified due date.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES ● None QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Possess computer skills needed to learn and utilize technology required to facilitate online instruction.
● Ability to utilize critical thinking skills.
● Ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
● Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
● Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, and diplomacy.
● Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, and second language usage as appropriate to the assignment.
● Knowledge and consistent practice of policies and procedures for FIELD.
● Knowledge and consistent practice of the ethical guidelines as outlined by FIELD and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
● Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance, attitude and work behavior at all times.
● Ability to effectively address and meet a wide range of academic, social/emotional and developmental needs for all types of learners.
● Skill in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
● Experience fostering positive attitude and trusting relationships with student in a learning environment.
● Familiarity with school administrative tasks and learning methods.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ● High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
● Some college experience, preferred.
● Experience in educational setting, preferred.
● At least two (2) years of related experience preferred.
● Proficiency with Canvas program, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite, preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS ● Bilingual in Spanish required.
● Ability to read, analyze, and interpret materials, including school assignments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is regularly required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock with use of electrical equipment.