Refugee Dream Center (RDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization engaged in the reception, placement, and post-resettlement of refugees. Our approach is based on offering direct services to refugees and gap-filling to ensure self-sufficiency. RDC is also a strong advocacy agency for the rights of refugees.
Refugee Dream Center is a common venue for community engagement and cultural exchange, and it is a home away from home for refugees. It is a place for caring, self-help, healing, personal and professional development, and a venue for empowerment, strengths cultivation, and accompaniment toward success.
Position Assignment Objectives & Staff Role
Goal of the Position: The ESOL Teacher engages in teaching of refugee and immigrant adults at Refugee Dream Center. The ESOL Teacher also works directly under the guidance and supervision of the Education & Employment Programs Coordinator, in partnership with volunteers, mentors, and other staff to ensure optimum service delivery for clients. The goal includes the objectives below, as well as any other tasks assigned by the position’s supervisors or the directors, Teddi Jallow and Dr. Omar Bah.
I. Goals & Objectives (ESOL):
Provide English language instruction integrated with digital literacy, financial literacy, citizenship, and wraparound support services to enable participants to pursue stable employment and educational advancement
Activities & Services:
Activity 1: Financial Literacy Class
Services: Financial Literacy Training
Activity 2: ESOL Class
Services: ESOL Training, Student Recruitment, Direct Referrals (GC), Direct Referrals (LISC), Reverse Referrals (GC), Reverse Referrals (LISC)
Activity 3: Digital Skills Adaptation Support
Services: Basic Computer Literacy Training
Activity 4: Collaboration & Capacity Building
Services: LACES User Group Meetings, Data Dashboard Meetings and Mentoring
Process Measures:
100% of enrolled participants complete an intake within 48 hours, 100% of participants received a welcome packet within 48 hours, Number of participants’ Financial Literacy Training session attendance per month, Number of participants’ Digital Literacy Training session attendance per month, Number of participants’ ESOL Training session attendance per month, Baseline, interim, and post-tests for all students using CASAS or other RIDE-approved standardized assessments, Number of unduplicated participants (26) in the RDC SNAP E&T project, Number of Direct/reverse referrals during the 2025–2026 program year, Session forms are completed for every service for every participant, 511a forms, service deliveries, case notes, photographs, challenges, and success stories are being recorded on Salesforce
Outcome Measures:
Knowledge & Confidence Gains:
Participants’ scores as recorded on the CASAS post-test, Number of unduplicated participants (50) in the RDC-GC project, and direct/reverse referrals during the 2025–2026 program year, Participants’ scores as recorded on post-surveys regarding confidence in basic understanding of digital devices, Participants’ scores as recorded on post-surveys regarding confidence in Financial Literacy
Collaboration & Capacity Building Outcome:
Number of RDC staff who attended LACES User Group Meeting, Number of RDC staff who attended Data Dashboard Meetings and Mentoring
Assessment Timelines:
GC-Digital Literacy:
Quarterly assessment, Reports to Genesis Center
II. Goals & Objectives (Youth):
Supports refugee youths’ resettlement and integration by pairing them with American mentors, and college assistance, and well-being support.
Activities & Services:
Activity 1: Youth Mentorship Sessions
Services: Youth Leadership Training, Youth Public Speaking Training, College Application Assistance, Academic Assistance, Scholarship Application Assistance, College Accompaniment, Youth Cultural Exchange Support, School Supplies Assistance, Social Skills Improvement Training, Cultural Attunement Training (Youth), Life Skills Development Training (Youth), Civic and Community Service Training (Youth), English Learning Training (Youth), Math Learning Training (Youth), Financial Literacy Training (Youth), Health Education Training (Youth), Self-Esteem Building Training (Youth), Social Engagement with Peer (Youth), Public School Enrollment Support, Summer Youth Programming
Activity 2: Recruitment & Assign Adult Mentor
Services: Mentor Recruitment, Mentor Assigned
Activity 3: Physical Education Sessions
Services: Soccer Training, Tennis Training, Youth Surfing, Youth Cycling, Team Building
Activity 4: Youth & Children Case Management
Services: Case Management (Youth), Youth Recruitment, Foster Care Transition, School-Based Intervention, Enrollment in GED/ABE/Other Education, Completion in GED/ABE/Other Education, Children's Rights Advocacy
Process Measures:
Provide 100% walk-in community members with an intake, Provide 100% community members welcome package within 48 working hours of intake, Number of youth participating in physical education services (winter & spring), Number of youth attending mentorship sessions, Number of youth assisted with college application, Track community members' profiles, needs, progress, assessments, narratives, success stories, photographs, and attendance logs on Salesforce, Number of youth attending English Learning Training, Number of youth attending Math Learning Training, Number of youth attending Financial Literacy Training, Number of youth attending Life Skills Development Training, Number of youth attending Health Education Training, Number of youth assisted with job search and resume building, Number of Mentoring meetings (twice a month), Keep track of individuals' goals, Number of mentors attending training, Keep track of Service plans, Keep track of the action plan by mentors, Youth coordinator weekly update for mentor, Number of Meetings with Baha, Number of Mentor Application submitted
Outcome Measures:
Number of youth who secured admission to college, Number of youth attending youth mentoring sessions, Dollar amount of school supplies distributed, Number of youth who received school supplies assistance, Number of unduplicated youth (30), American youth, and mentors (30) during the 2024–2025 program year, Record of progress measure through Youth Evaluation by the end of the project, Number of youth attending youth mentoring sessions (weekly), Number of youth scores as recorded on the CASAS post-test, Number of youth scores recorded on the post-test regarding Math, Number of youth scores recorded on the post test regarding financial literacy, Number of youth scores recorded on the post test regarding confidence in health literacy, Number of youth scores recorded on the overall academic performance, Number of youth scores recorded on the post-test regarding identifying danger of substance abuse and gang activity
Skills & Qualifications
Applicants should have the following skills and experience:
- A minimum Bachelor's degree in foreign languages, education, or a related field
- Possess an understanding of refugee resettlement, immigrants, and asylum seekers/asylees
- Possesses excellent writing, public relations, and speaking skills
- Ability to communicate and model the Refugee Dream Center’s mission, values, and priorities to staff and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and with teams, with great interpersonal skills, and to build core leadership structures among team members
- Be able to work with groups of people at varying levels and positions, and diverse backgrounds
- Possesses problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly assess issues and develop new strategies
- Be proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), as well as standard office equipment and related software tools
- Able to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus while dealing with interruptions
- Be creative, innovative, and able to take initiative
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting. On occasions, work may be conducted outside the office for activities within the community. There may be occasional travel for home visits, meetings, and workshops.
Supervision
The ESOL Teacher reports directly to the Education & Employment Programs Manager.
Application Process:
Refugee Dream Center participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
