- Salary
- $29+
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
ESOL Instructor- ILC
Department: Education & Training
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Education & Training Center (Boston)
Reporting To: Monica Chiem
Compensation: $29.35 / hour
Description
This role is supporting the YMCA Boston International Learning Center’s adult education programs. The instructor will teach English language classes to adult learners and create a welcoming, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
The position is primarily scheduled during evening hours, with some in-person teaching
hours required. The instructor will work collaboratively with program staff to support
student learning, participation, and progress toward their educational and career goals.
The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, and comfortable working with a diverse
population of adult learners in both in-person and online settings.
The position is primarily scheduled during evening hours, with some in-person teaching
hours required. The instructor will work collaboratively with program staff to support
student learning, participation, and progress toward their educational and career goals.
The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, and comfortable working with a diverse
population of adult learners in both in-person and online settings.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities include:
- Teach ESOL to adult small business owners of diverse linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
- Teach courses online via Zoom and eventually in a blended model (some coursework online, and some in live classes).
- Use learning management system (LMS) Edmodo to organize and design asynchronous coursework.
- Provide clear and explicit instructions both in writing and orally to students.
- Communicate with students through online messaging platforms (Google Voice, WhatsApp, Edmodo, email, etc.).
- Survey and incorporate learner goals into coursework for a student-centered, goal-oriented, participatory ESOL class.
- Review and track goals and achievements with students and maintain student portfolios.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation attendance and student progress.
- Collaborate with Education and Career Advisors to ensure that all students are progressing.
- Outline teacher and program expectations to the students clearly at the beginning of each new unit.
- Prepare and deliver engaging, learner-centered lessons both online and in person.
- Contextualize reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar, speaking and listening skills using a business model.
- Schedule guest speakers to enhance curriculum.
- Customize existing curriculum to engage and meet student needs.
- Incorporate digital literacy to enhance small business growth.
Administrative responsibilities include:
- Keep timely and accurate documentation of attendance.
- Document and submit lesson plans in provided format.
- Document student progress and achievements.
- Communicate classroom/student issues to Directors in a timely manner.
- Participate actively in meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of program.
The ideal candidate will have:
- BA or Master’s degree in ESOL, Education or related field + more than 1 years of experience teaching adults.
- Familiarity with learner-centered, goal-oriented participatory ESOL.
- Sensitive to socio-economic and cultural issues.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Computer proficiency (i.e. Microsoft 365, Edmodo, Zoom, various ESL online resources).
- BEST Plus 2.0 and TABE CLAS-E testing certification preferred.
- Bilingual a plus.
Physical demands:
- While preforming duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
Benefits
Why work at the Y?
The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
- Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
- Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
- Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
- Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
- A healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you.
- Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
- Discounted or FREE family membership.
- Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
- Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)