ESL Instructor

East Side House Settlement • Bronx, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan that supports individuals, families, and communities through education, career, and supportive services. Its Adult Literacy Program provides services through community centers and school partnerships.

The ESL Instructor provides English language instruction to youth and adult learners, including English as a Second Language and other English courses as needed. As a member of the Post-Secondary Pathways Program (PSP) team, the instructor plans, develops, and delivers engaging lessons to strengthen reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The role collaborates with other PSP programs to support student learning, engagement, and educational advancement. The posting identifies the Education Services Manager as the direct supervisor.

This is a part-time position of 15 to 25 hours per week as needed. Workdays and hours may change according to ESH's operational needs, with notice provided whenever possible. The position is based at the Administrative Building, 337 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Two years of teaching experience in secondary education or adult education.
• Ability to build strong relationships with youth and adult participants aged 16 and older, as well as stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexibility, ability to work under pressure, and motivation to build successful outcomes.
• Strong computer skills and technology experience, including Microsoft Office (such as Word and Teams), Google Suite (such as Google Classroom, Docs, and Sheets), and similar programs.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, collaborative environment.
• Must be cleared to work at ESH; employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction to youth and adult literacy program participants using research-based strategies, best practices, and differentiated instruction.
• Communicate instructional expectations to students and keep them informed of their progress.
• Plan, design, and deliver instruction that meets each participant's needs.
• Assess learning, monitor progress, and provide feedback and support through individualized instructional plans.
• Communicate with peers and colleagues through interdisciplinary team meetings to support effective instructional program goals.
• Conduct formative and summative participant assessments.
• Maintain required student records and complete reporting requirements.
• Attend required professional training, cross-departmental meetings, case conferences, workshops, and events.
• Implement and expand ESL materials for pre-HSE and HSE preparation, incorporating participants' interests and learning needs.
• Be willing to obtain licensing in the area of certification as required by the program and lead trainings to certify participants.
• Assist with other Adult Literacy services, including enrollment and recruitment/outreach, and perform other assigned duties.
• Represent ESH/ALE professionally and positively, demonstrating its mission and values.
• Contribute to the development and sustainability of ALE, collaborate with colleagues and partners, and take initiative to analyze and solve problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time