ESOL Instructor

Center For Family Life in Sunset Park•Brooklyn, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park is seeking a dedicated, experienced ESOL Instructor to provide high-quality English language instruction to adult learners. The instructor will teach in a culturally responsive, supportive, and inclusive environment, tailoring lessons to learners’ language proficiency and cultural backgrounds. Instruction focuses on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation, and incorporates digital literacy and online platforms. This is a part-time, non-exempt position in the Employment Services program. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and instruction must be delivered in person. The hourly rate is $31. The instructor reports to the Program Director and Program Coordinator and has no supervisory role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Education, TESOL/ESL, English, English Literature, or a closely related field.
At least two years of relevant teaching experience; experience with adult learners is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Patience, flexibility, and a passion for helping adults learn.
Advanced computer literacy and ability to teach digital literacy skills to adult students.
Ability to deliver instruction in person.
Demonstrated commitment to culturally sensitive, equitable, and respectful services.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and maintain a supportive, professional disposition with diverse populations.
Sensitivity to cultural differences among staff and clients.
Strong belief in people’s ability to grow and learn.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.
Experience teaching adult learners is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver lessons tailored to adult learners’ language proficiency and cultural backgrounds, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation.
Create a welcoming, supportive classroom where adult learners feel comfortable practicing English.
Incorporate digital literacy and online platforms into instruction, student communication, and digital skill development.
Assist with initial student placement using the BEST Plus 3.0 assessment tool.
Conduct formal and informal assessments, track progress and learning outcomes, and assemble student work portfolios.
Maintain daily attendance records and follow up proactively with students with low or irregular attendance.
Provide monthly progress updates and check-ins.
Communicate with the ESOL team to identify and address barriers to student success, including childcare, health, housing, and employment challenges.
Collaborate on student goal setting and next steps.
Provide accurate documentation and data for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and team trainings, and complete at least 18 hours of professional development activities per fiscal year.
Foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful learning environment that honors learners’ cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
Build and maintain mutually respectful daily interactions with students, coworkers, and supervisors.