ESOL Teacher

Catholic Charities of Boston•Boston, MA

21h•$0 - $30

About The Position

The Adult Education and Workforce Development Division of Catholic Charities of Boston provides educational services to adult immigrant learners, including ESOL instruction, industry-pathway training, and college and career readiness programming. The ESOL Teacher provides English instruction, academic advising, and personalized student support; develops current curriculum materials responsive to student needs and goals; and collaborates with the Program Director and Education Center team. This role also teaches Foundations of Critical Thinking and Expression. The position is part-time, with 16 paid hours per week, including 4.5 hours for preparation. The schedule is Tuesday, 4:30–8:30 PM, for professional development, advising, and in-person ESOL; Wednesday, 5:00–8:30 PM, for advising and ESOL via Zoom; and Thursday, 4:30–8:30 PM, for professional development, advising, and in-person Foundations of Critical Thinking and Expression. Classes run 5:30–8:30 PM, and advising begins at 5:00 PM. Work takes place in a classroom or office environment and involves interaction with students and use of computers and other office equipment. Local travel may be required. The role requires maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality, and attending required internal and external meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, or teaching certification and commensurate work experience.
Strong working knowledge of educational theory and best practices.
Ability to work effectively and compassionately in a culturally competent manner with students from varied backgrounds, skill levels, races, and ethnicities and with varying levels of English-language proficiency.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Experience with Google Classroom and Zoom.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Background in critical thinking, academic writing, and communication.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
At least 3 years of teaching experience in a similar environment is strongly preferred.
Adult or high school teaching experience.
ESOL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach ESOL to adult students; levels and industry focus vary by class and program.
Conduct initial and ongoing student assessments, including BEST and TABE Class-E.
Participate in staff development.
Integrate technology and digital literacy skills into the curriculum.
Provide classroom instruction and educational advising.
Develop curriculum materials, including daily lesson plans that meet best-practice standards and focus on communication skills.
Maintain student records in agency reporting tools.
Facilitate student access to other educational, skills-training, and higher-education programs, including information about program requirements.
Obtain student feedback and incorporate data into new course offerings and staff professional development.
Comply with funder requirements and policies, including DESE standards for Adult Education Center classes.
Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Attend required internal and external meetings and trainings.
Travel locally as needed.