Interpreter Trainer

Co Director at Next Generation Language Access, ELD Teacher Baltimore City Schools

Company Description

Across the United States, there is a growing need for Limited English Proficient (LEP) people to access community services. Various limited English speaking communities have faced increased barriers to accessing the community services they need (social services, medical services, educational services, etc.) due to a lack of available interpreters to facilitate communication and mitigate cultural/linguistic barriers. Out of the interpreters available, there is often little to no interpreter training offered to support interpreters to perform at their highest potential.

Next Generation Language Access (NGLA) was created to meet this need by providing high quality interpreter training to bilingual 1st and 2nd generation immigrant high school students. NGLA aims to provide students with a viable career opportunity upon graduation from high school that will both emphasize their inherent bilingual skills and fill the need for professional interpreters in community settings.

As such, NGLA aims to train the next generation of professional interpreters that will help decrease nation-wide gaps in equitable language access.

Role Description

The Interpreter Trainer coordinates and trains high school students to become professional community interpreters based on The Community Interpreter International (TCII) and the Next Generation Language Access training curriculum. The Interpreter Trainer provides training in-person or online based on the needs of the school population. Join a vibrant team passionate about expanding language access in the United States!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver interpreter training to high school students at coordinated dates/times.
• Support students in creating their own resumes and cover letters for employment opportunities.
• Provide students with interpreting practice in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation modes of interpreting.
• Respond to emails on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Bilingual with the ability to score at least Advanced Low on a language proficiency exam
• Prior teaching and/or interpreting experience
• Ability to pass a background check
• In-person availability in Baltimore, MD

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Professional Training and Coaching

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