ESOL Instructor for English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs Class

YMCA of Greater Boston • Boston, MA

107d • $27 - $28

About The Position

The Adult ESOL Instructor for Immigrant Entrepreneurs Class is a part-time position within the Education and Training department at the Huntington YMCA. This role involves teaching online English classes specifically designed for adult small business owners from diverse backgrounds. The position is funded by English for New Bostonians (ENB) and runs from September 2025 through June 2026, with classes scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The instructor will be responsible for preparing and delivering engaging lessons, customizing curriculum, and utilizing digital tools to enhance learning and business growth.

Requirements

• BA or Master’s degree in ESOL, Education or related field.
• More than 1 year of experience teaching adults.
• Familiarity with workforce, business English.
• 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, Google Classroom, Zoom, various ESL online resources).

Nice To Haves

• BEST Plus 2.0 and TABE CLAS-E testing certification preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL to adult small business owners of diverse linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
• Teach courses online via Zoom.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, learner-centered lessons.
• Customize existing curriculum to engage and meet student needs and English proficiency level.
• Incorporate digital literacy to enhance small business growth.
• Contextualize reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar, speaking and listening skills using a business model.
• Use Google Classroom to organize and design homework and asynchronous coursework.
• Provide clear and explicit instructions both in writing and orally to students.
• Communicate with students through online messaging platforms (Google Classroom).
• Collaborate with Education and Career Advisors to ensure that all students are progressing.
• Schedule guest speakers to enhance curriculum.
• 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.
• Outline teacher and program expectations to the students clearly at the beginning of each new unit.
• 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.

Benefits

• $27.00 - $28.41 per hour compensation.
• Part-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees