Careers

• Instruct immigrant and refugee students using best practice ESL methods and materials to increase students’ functional language competency, and to reach students’ educational and other goals.
• Maintain excellent student records including attendance, pre-, mid-, and post-tests, student/class outcomes, and submit data as per Language Services Procedures in a timely manner.
• Adhere to government grant requirements.
• Instruct immigrant and refugee legal permanent residents using civics and citizenship curriculum to increase students’ knowledge of the naturalization process to become US citizens, and promote civic and community engagement.
• Plan and implement lessons and activities appropriate to the type and level of class being taught, whether English language, pre-GED, or Project Citizenship.
• Substitute for other teachers when necessary depending on availability.
• Attend required Language Services departmental meetings as requested.
• Engage in a minimum of 15 hours of professional development during the fiscal year.
• Participate in YWCA functions as needed and requested by the Director.
• Comply with all YWCA policies and procedures.
• The duties in this job description represent the major functions but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write English, and another language preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, especially as required in preparing lessons and working and interacting with diverse groups of students, internal and external contacts.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be an advocate for the mission, values, and goals of YWCA Tulsa.
• Work effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status, as well as socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Work on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to multiple class sites.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• TESL certification required
• Two years’ experience in adult education required
• Oklahoma or other current teaching certificate a plus
• Experience teaching Civics and US history and/or naturalization process a plus

YWCA Tulsa is looking for dedicated, indoor, part-time lifeguards.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required; WSI certification and bilingual in Spanish a plus. We will certify qualified candidates.
• Hours: 16 hours per week at our East Campus
• Spanish fluency required

Pay based on experience. Gym membership included.

Please complete the online employment application. Email the completed application and resume with “Lifeguard” in the subject line to  administrator@ywcatulsa.org. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Come be a part of the YWCA Tulsa team as a part-time swim instructor. Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification required; bilingual in Spanish preferred. We will certify qualified candidates.

Please print and complete the online employment application and email the completed application and resume with Swim Instructor in the subject line to administrator@ywcatulsa.org.

YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, family literacy, community education, and immigration legal services. Services are provided by a multicultural and multilingual staff with first language proficiency in Arabic, Burmese, Zomi, Russian and Spanish.

YWCA believes that all students, despite educational background or languages spoken, deserve an excellent education that values their identity and holds them to high academic expectations. We work to empower our culturally and linguistically diverse students to fully engage in education free from barriers in pursuit of their hopes and goals. To achieve this, our Youth Program provides in-school and out-of-school tutoring and mentorship for school aged children; family literacy and early childhood programming for families in our adult education program; group and individualized training and professional development for teachers and non-profit staff; and support for school districts in meeting the needs of families.

Position Description:
The coordinator works closely with the Youth Program Manager to carry out immigrant and refugee youth programming and outreach for YWCA Tulsa. This includes providing direct education services while establishing a mentor relationship with youth. Facilitating partnerships between immigrant families and schools. Coordinating family literacy programs. Recruiting and overseeing volunteers.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide in-school tutoring to students elementary through high school for partner school districts.
• Regular participation in after-school tutoring programs with an emphasis on academics and mentoring.
• Complete intake forms, and other necessary documentation.
• Ensure all records are updated accurately and in a timely manner for the agency database.
• Set academic and personal goals with students to start the year and revisit regularly.
• Provide community and literacy education to parents for partner school districts.
• Recruit and support volunteers with training and supervision for a variety of youth education and family literacy programs.
• Present to staff of youth focused organizations or other partners on unique aspects of working with immigrant and refugee youth.
• Support community partnerships and promote YWCA’s programming through school and outreach events held by local schools and youth organizations.
• The duties in this job description represent the major functions but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Required Qualifications:

• Commitment to empowering immigrant youth through educational and community services.
• Experience in guiding youth to personal and academic success through tutoring and other community resources.
• Ability to recruit and supervise the work of volunteers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Knowledge of databases and spreadsheet programs utilized by the organization; and knowledge of applicable information technology relative to service area.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite –Word, Excel, Outlook, including other immigration programs and/or databases.)
• Must be organized and flexible.
• Must have initiative, creativity, and give attention to details.
• Must have the ability to regularly work evenings and weekends with flexible scheduling. Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
• Be an advocate for the mission, values and goals of YWCA Tulsa.
• Works effectively with all employees and members of all races, religions, sexes, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and without regard to disability status, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Works on skills that can help communicate his/her point to an audience belonging to a completely different identity and/or background. These differences can be identity-based, geographical, ethical, political, or historical.
• Openness to engaging conflict in a positive and proactive manner with the goals of finding solutions, producing change, and bringing together opposing parties.
• Strong commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Effective interpersonal skills in working with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver Oklahoma driver license and current insurance verification.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma teaching certificate, TESL certification, or equivalent.
• Two years teaching experience, preferably with English language learners in a public school.
• Experience leading youth or family-oriented events.
• Experience working with youth and families from a variety of cultural and linguistic groups highly desired.
• Experience in recruiting and supervising volunteers highly desired.
• Experience with student-centered instruction, goal-setting and formative assessments highly desired.
• Intermediate skills or higher in a language other than English highly desired.
• Proven experience in administrative skills, including planning, organization, and time management.
• Intermediate or advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and web-based databases.

Interested candidates should complete the online employment application. Email the completed application and resume with Youth Program Coordinator in the subject line to: CSturgeon@ywcatulsa.org. 

YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, family literacy, community education, and immigration legal services. Services are provided by a multicultural and multilingual staff with first language proficiency in Arabic, Burmese, Zomi, Russian and Spanish.

Position Description:
Responsible for supervision of the ESL and Citizenship instructional team including hiring, classroom observations, teacher training, and mentorship. Work closely with the program manager to plan class offerings, curricula, schedules, and other activities in alignment with ABE and Family Literacy guidelines; analyze and utilize program data for program improvements; and work across the agency and with partners to strengthen student offerings and program outcomes.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties: The majority of duties performed, but not meant to be all-inclusive or to prevent other duties from being assigned, include:

Instructional Coaching and Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise instructional team.
• Conduct classroom observations and constructive one-on-one feedback sessions for teachers to develop action planning for teacher development, and ensure compliance with ABE and Family Literacy guidelines.
• Monitor teachers’ submissions of monthly lesson plans to ensure that all necessary skills and content are strategically taught and students progress through the curriculum with an emphasis on mastery of relevant standards.
• Coach teachers in building an interactive classroom based on TESL strategies and techniques, use of technology and online/computer-based curricula, and assure that recommendations for improvement are implemented.
• Coach teachers in understanding and utilizing student and assessment data to inform and support instructional planning.
• Develop and provide professional development activities, trainings and demonstration lessons for instructional staff relevant to identified areas of need to enhance the quality of the program.

Program Management

• Work with the program manager to establish schedules, monitor enrollment, and make adjustments.
• Work with program staff to regularly analyze and utilize assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning, student achievement, and guide current and future programming.
• Assist with setting program goals consistent with agency expectations, grant opportunities and data.
• Assist with assessment protocols and making recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Work with program staff to choose and develop curricula to align with grants, student needs and program goals. This may include the development of new curriculum offerings such as work-site English classes, contextualized English classes, career exploration and employment soft skills classes.
• Collaborate across YWCA programs to implement new programs and meet student needs.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships to ensure students have access to a variety of community resources for the purposes of improving student outcomes.
• Work with the Youth Education team to implement family literacy curriculum and activities.
• Assist in promoting Immigrant and Refugee services and classes in the community through presentations and other outreach efforts, as needed.
• Stays abreast of current research and best practices.
• Attend professional trainings in a Train the Trainer role to present to teachers and staff.
• Substitute for other teachers when necessary depending on availability.
• Attend required departmental meetings and participate in YWCA meetings/functions as needed.
• Adhere to all requirements of program grants including government and state agency requirements pertaining to Adult Education and Family Literacy under the Career Tech grant.
• Comply with all YWCA policies and procedures, and program procedures as set forth in the Language Services Handbook.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Oklahoma state teacher certification or TESOL/TESL certification required.
• At least three years of ESL teaching experience.
• Prior successful experience as an instructional coach, curriculum facilitator, or mentor teacher.
• Basic to intermediate competency in Microsoft Office and Outlook computer programs;
• Adept in use of educational technology; i.e., podcasts, smart boards, webinars, and online websites and tools.
• Some knowledge and experience in curriculum development preferred

Interested candidates should complete the online employment application. Email the completed application and resume with Instructional Coach in the subject line to: ImmigrationJobs@ywcatulsa.org