ESOL Program Director

VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

(ESOL) PROGRAM

A Faith That Does Justice (AFTDJ is an interfaith organization that challenges

people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do

this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help

those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.

Position Overview

The Director of the ESOL Program provides strategic leadership and operational

oversight for the English language program, ensuring its growth, efficiency, and impact.

This role focuses on program management, volunteer team coordination, and

community outreach, while building relationships with partner organizations to expand

program reach and support. While teaching experience is not required, preference will

be given to candidates with multi-cultural and multi-lingual backgrounds. This position

is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings to collaborate with partners and

stakeholders and provide adequate support to teachers in the classrooms.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Oversight:

• Manage the ESOL program’s operations, including two 15-week course cycles per

year.

• Maintain regular communication with volunteer teachers, Student Relationship

Managers (SRMs), and other program volunteers to ensure smooth program

delivery.

• Provide oversight and guidance to volunteer ESOL teachers and tutors,

supporting their classroom activities and ensuring alignment with program goals.

• Collaborate with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) to coordinate curriculum

development, student progress tracking, and teacher support, ensuring a

productive partnership.

Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Partner with the Director of Recruitment to recruit and onboard volunteer ESOL

teachers and SRMs.

• Facilitate orientation and training sessions, ensuring all volunteers understand

the program’s mission, goals, and teaching approach.

• Organize substitute teacher scheduling as needed to maintain instructional

continuity.

Student Recruitment, Registration, and Support:

• Design and implement strategies to recruit prospective students, working with

community partners and utilizing diverse outreach methods.

• Manage student registration and onboarding, ensuring accurate data collection,

clear communication of class schedules, and explanation of expectations.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Ensure effective communication between students, teachers, SRMs, and program

leadership to foster collaboration and address concerns promptly.

• Partner closely with JVS to monitor program outcomes and make adjustments to

improve student learning experiences and results.

• Oversee the maintenance of academic records, including registration forms,

attendance, testing results, and course completions, managed by the ESOL

Registrar.

Program Growth and Development:

• Expand program reach by increasing the number of students served through

recruitment of additional volunteer teachers, tutors, and SRMs.

• Support the ongoing development and refinement of the curriculum in

collaboration with JVS to meet evolving student needs.

Note

The Program Director is not required to attend ESOL classes regularly but provides

operational leadership and strategic oversight to ensure program success.