Career Advancement Morning Instructor

YMCA of Greater Boston • Boston, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA Education & Training Center has been helping immigrants learn English and develop employment skills to improve their lives since 1975. We are seeking a passionate and experienced ESOL instructor to join our team and help make a tangible difference in the lives of our students. As an ESOL Instructor and advisor, you will deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners from diverse backgrounds, helping them develop essential language skills. This role involves creating an engaging, student-centered environment where learning goals align with students' personal and professional objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; educational background preferred.
• TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Strong understanding of and sensitivity to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Comfortable using web-based file storage platforms (e.g., Google Docs, SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL to adults from varied linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic, and educational background.
• Design and deliver engaging, contextually relevant lesson plans that integrate both language and life skills.
• Foster an inclusive and safe classroom atmosphere that supports active participation and language practice.
• Present clear language and content objectives for each session.
• Regularly conduct formative and summative assessments to monitor and report on students’ progress.
• Provides ongoing support to help students stay on track academically and personally.
• Tracks student progress and outcomes related to education and employment.
• Communicate any classroom or student concerns to the Program Manager promptly.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit them on time.
• Upload course materials (e.g., handouts, slides) to Google Classroom for student access.

Benefits

• This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated team working to enrich the community through education.
• You will contribute to a positive, collaborative environment and help shape an impactful learning experience for adult learners.
• We look forward to welcoming committed educators who are eager to make a difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level