Adult Education Coordinator

GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC•Lawrence, MA

48d•$50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The ESOL/Adult Education Coordinator is an experienced, well-organized instructor of ESOL and adult education. Experience must include both in-person and online teaching familiarity. Under the Workforce Adult Development Division, the ESOL/Adult Education Coordinator assists individuals in learning basic education skills, including English, needed for day-to-day living to increase employment opportunities and attain financial stability.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with a minimum of three years of experience teaching adults and classroom management; bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of one year of experience
Experience in online classroom teaching and management
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish
ESOL/Adult Education Coordinator is an experienced, well-organized instructor of ESOL and adult learning.
Experience must include both in-person and online teaching familiarity.
The ability to incorporate current technology into the classroom environment for both in-person and online teaching
Ability to work effectively with and meet the needs of people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and identities, including underserved communities and people from the different racial groups, socioeconomic statuses, nationalities, and languages that makeup GLCAC’s clientele, to support the agency’s mission of building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization for employees and clients alike.

Nice To Haves

Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver ESOL instruction aligned with MA ELPS standards, using varied teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and language acquisition skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
Support instructors with BEST Plus 3.0 Test Administration following a minimum of 60 instructional hours, ensuring adherence to CAL guidelines for accurate measurement of student progress.
Adapt curriculum for individual, small-group, and remedial needs while maintaining a productive, respectful, and organized learning environment.
Manage instructional time effectively and support out-of-classroom activities such as assessments, orientations, and special events.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and oversight to instructors; conduct classroom observations; and support lesson planning to ensure instructional quality and alignment with program standards.
Lead and facilitate teacher meetings and professional development, collaboration, and sharing of best practices.
Address instructional concerns promptly and ensure instructor compliance with all program policies and reporting requirements.
Advise ESOL students academically and refer them to appropriate internal or external resources for additional support.
Ensure accurate and timely student data entry in LACES, ENGAGE, and other required systems in collaboration with the Program Assistant.
Collaborate with the Workforce Coordinator and MassHire Career Center to support student career pathways and transitions.
Participate in team meetings, training, and program events, and assist with recruitment, enrollment, and assessments as needed.
Work required evening hours (Mon–Thu) and select Saturdays to support program operations.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Division Director to support program goals and compliance.