ESOL TEACHER
About The Position
The ESOL Teacher provides English instruction, academic advising, and personalized support to adult immigrant learners. The role develops and updates curriculum materials based on student needs and goals and collaborates with the Program Director and Education Center team. Classes and program industry focus may vary. Instruction includes ESOL and, as scheduled, Math/Financial Literacy. The teacher conducts student assessments, supports educational and career progression, integrates technology and digital literacy, and maintains student records in agency reporting tools. The position works in a classroom/office environment and includes local travel as needed. The schedule is Tuesday from 4:30–8:30 PM in person for professional development, advising, and ESOL; Wednesday from 5:00–8:30 PM on Zoom for advising and ESOL; and Thursday from 4:30–8:30 PM in person for professional development, advising, and Math/Financial Literacy. Paid hours total 16 per week, including 4.5 hours for preparation. Classes run from 5:30–8:30 PM, and advising begins at 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, or teaching certification and commensurate work experience.
- Adult or high school teaching experience.
- At least three years of teaching experience in a similar environment is strongly preferred.
- 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 skills.
- Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience teaching via Zoom.
- Strong math or finance background.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- ESOL teaching experience.
- Google Classroom experience.
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 class 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 their requirements.
- Implement strategies for obtaining 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.
- Plan lessons, provide instruction and student advising, and track attendance and progress.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
