Adult Instructor - Intergenerational Literacy Program (ILP) (SY26-27)

ILP; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Chelsea, MA is looking for a part-time Adult Instructor for the Intergenerational Literacy Program. This role involves teaching adults and developing curriculum to enhance literacy across various subjects.

The instructor will engage with up to 30 adult learners, assess their progress, and oversee tutors. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in education and experience in K-12 or adult literacy.

The program runs for 38 weeks a year, offering 4 to 19.5 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field at minimum.
• Experience working in K‑12 education, or adult literacy.
• Knowledge of family literacy, ESOL, ABE.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class of up to 30 adults.
• Work with ILP director and other instructors on curriculum.
• Design lessons using authentic materials.
• Assess learners’ progress with various assessments.
• Monitor learners in borrowing and returning library books.
• Participate in professional development seminars.
• Administer TABE CLAS‑E and/or BEST Plus assessments.
• Engage in ongoing program development and community planning.
• Oversee tutors during classroom instruction.

Skills

Experience working in K-12 education

Knowledge of family literacy

Proficiency in Spanish

Proficiency in Portuguese

Proficiency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

Job description

Adult Instructor - Intergenerational Literacy Program (ILP) (SY26-27)

Job ID: 5803155

Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Adult Instructor - Intergenerational Literacy Program (ILP) (SY26-27)

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre‑K‑1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps.

About the Intergenerational Literacy Program:

The Intergenerational Literacy Program (ILP), a program of the Chelsea Public Schools, provides instruction to adults, out‑of‑school youth, and families. The program offers courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and preparation for high school equivalency exams (HiSET/GED) in Spanish. Classes are also offered for parents and caregivers who want to improve their reading and writing, and who want to learn how to further support their children in school. More information about the ILP can be found onhere.

Duties:

• Responsible for teaching a class of up to 30 adults
• Works with ILP director and other instructors in developing and revising curriculum
• Designs lessons using authentic materials that emphasize topics of learner interest
• Assesses learners’ progress in a variety of ways, incorporating both formative and summative assessments
• Monitors learners in borrowing and returning ILP library books, and in using program computers and other devices
• Participates in weekly professional development seminars for ILP staff (in‑house and through the SABES system)
• Administers and scores TABE CLAS‑E and/or BEST Plus assessments (after certification training)
• Participates in the publication of the program’s annual anthology
• Engages with other staff in ongoing program development and community planning
• Oversees tutors during classroom instruction, including assigning them to groups of learners, giving them specific tasks to carry out in working with groups, monitoring their performance, providing feedback and suggesting additional strategies they can use in working with learners
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field at minimum
• Experience working in K‑12 education, or adult literacy
• Knowledge of family literacy, ESOL, ABE
• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic preferred

Terms: This is a non‑union position, 4 - 19.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Classes run 38 weeks per year

Position Type: Part‑Time