ESL Instructor - Adult Education

Brooklyn Community Services • Brooklyn, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

BCS Education Center is hiring an ESL Instructor to teach adult learners in its ESL programs in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The instructor may work with beginner-level classes, intermediate-level classes, and/or intermediate classes integrating vocational training. The Education Center serves the Brooklyn community through ESL classes, GED preparation, language-supported vocational training, case management and wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and community workshops and events. Many students speak Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese as their first language.

The instructor is accountable for meeting measurable skills-gain, testing, and retention targets. The role is part time, between 9 and 20 hours per week, with the schedule to be determined. The position reports to the ESL Coordinator, Education Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certificate or higher in TESOL or equivalent.
• Knowledge of TESOL methods and techniques.
• Experience working with multicultural adult learners.
• At least one year of teaching experience, preferably in a community setting.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team.
• Ability to be communicative in the face of stress, feedback, or change.

Nice To Haves

• Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Chinese are preferred.
• Teaching experience in a community setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate ESL classes for students enrolled in beginner-level classes, intermediate-level classes, or language-supported vocational training.
• Develop curricula and lesson plans.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Attend professional development.
• Meet measurable skills-gain targets.
• Meet testing targets.
• Meet retention targets.

What This Job Offers

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