New Americans Initiative Instructor (Flushing YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York•Queens, NY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor for the Flushing YMCA. This role is responsible for developing curricula aligned with adult learning principles, facilitating classes in areas such as ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology, and Foreign Language, evaluating student progress, and supporting the New American Initiative programs and services. The YMCA of Greater New York aims to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community by serving a diverse population across its 24 branches. They foster a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration, with a people-first approach that emphasizes trust, inclusion, growth, and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience teaching English.
Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy.
Knowledge in preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
Knowledge in conducting and preparing assessment tools.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in Education is preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Knowledge of civic education, immigration legal services, and case management, is preferred.
Knowledge of Best Plus Testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and/or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally/culturally appropriate ways.
Maintain up-to-date hard and soft copies of lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts.
Teach ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned classes in a manner that builds student skill level and confidence.
Complete student assessments each cycle, within the communicated timeline of the Center.
Maintain accurate and timely student files, including students’ work, documentation of skill development, test results, and case notes, as appropriate.
Support with classroom administration, including ordering supplies as appropriate.
Manage attendance regularly, including documenting classroom and submitting attendance for each class.
Ensure timely data entry into databases (DYCD Connect, ASISTS, Salesforce, and others as assigned), as needed.
Pre and post-test students using Best Plus standardized testing.
Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
Support all aspects of programming, including, but not limited to, community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.