ESOL Instructor- ILC

YMCA of Greater Boston•Boston, MA

11d

About The Position

The ESOL Instructor supports the YMCA Boston International Learning Center’s adult education programs by teaching English language classes to adult learners and creating a welcoming, supportive, and engaging learning environment. The instructor teaches adult small business owners from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, primarily during evening hours. Some in-person teaching is required; classes are delivered online via Zoom and are expected to eventually use a blended model combining online coursework and live classes. The instructor works with program staff to support student learning, participation, and progress toward educational and career goals. The role includes developing and adapting learner-centered coursework, tracking student progress, maintaining documentation and portfolios, and collaborating with Education and Career Advisors. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, and comfortable teaching a diverse adult learner population both in person and online.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in ESOL, Education, or a related field.
More than one year of experience teaching adults.
Familiarity with learner-centered, goal-oriented, participatory ESOL.
Sensitivity to socioeconomic and cultural issues.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365, Edmodo, Zoom, and various ESL online resources.

Nice To Haves

BEST Plus 2.0 and TABE CLAS-E testing certification.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Teach ESOL to adult small business owners from diverse backgrounds.
Teach courses online via Zoom and eventually in a blended model.
Use Edmodo to organize and design asynchronous coursework.
Provide students with clear, explicit instructions in writing and orally.
Communicate with students through online messaging platforms, including Google Voice, WhatsApp, Edmodo, and email.
Survey learners and incorporate their goals into student-centered, goal-oriented, participatory ESOL coursework.
Review and track student goals and achievements and maintain student portfolios.
Maintain timely and accurate attendance and student progress documentation.
Collaborate with Education and Career Advisors to support student progress.
Clearly outline teacher and program expectations at the beginning of each new unit.
Prepare and deliver engaging, learner-centered lessons online and in person.
Contextualize reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar, speaking, and listening skills using a business model.
Schedule guest speakers to enhance the curriculum.
Customize existing curriculum to engage students and meet their needs.
Incorporate digital literacy to enhance small business growth.
Document and submit lesson plans in the provided format.
Communicate classroom or student issues to Directors in a timely manner.
Participate actively in meetings and contribute to continuous program improvement.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership for the employee.
Discounts on specialty programs such as personal training and swimming lessons.
Discounted or free family membership.
Retirement plan of up to 10%, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health, dental, and vision benefits package.
Vacation and sick time; part-time employees receive sick time.
Opportunities to develop leadership skills in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment.
Opportunities to learn new skills and functions across a wide range of roles.
YMCA career training programs.
Healthy work/life balance.