Adult Program ESOL Instructor

Children's Aid Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Aid Society seeks an ESOL Instructor for the Salome Urena Campus to deliver English language instruction to adult students. Classes run two cycles and meet evenings, focusing on language development, academic progress, and cultural integration.

Instructors design engaging lessons, align with New York State standards, and adapt methods for diverse learners, including social‑emotional learning. Hybrid or in‑person scheduling may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related subject.
• Two years of teaching experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality ESOL instruction to adults.
• Design lessons aligned with New York State standards.
• Use diverse teaching methods to support learning styles.
• Assess students’ English proficiency using BEST PLUS 2.0.
• Maintain accurate student records and progress notes.
• Foster cultural integration and liaise with families.

Skills

ESOL instruction

Classroom management

Cultural mediation

Assessment of language

Education

Masters (preferred)

Bachelors (required)

Job description

Salary

$30.00 - $35.00/hour

Position Summary

The Children's Aid's Adult Education Program at the Salome Urena Campus offers classes in English as a Second Language (ESOL) Levels I - III and social‑emotional learning (SEL). The program runs in two cycles—September to January and February to the end of May. Classes meet twice a week from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The ESOL Instructor is responsible for delivering high‑quality English language instruction to non‑native English speakers, with a focus on fostering language development, academic progress, and cultural integration. The instructor designs and implements engaging lessons aligned with New York State standards and students’ language proficiency levels, using a variety of teaching methods to support diverse learning styles.

Essential Duties

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values and ensure alignment with policies and procedures.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Assess student English proficiency using the BEST PLUS 2.0.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for activities.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that gives students opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Conduct three assessments per student—pre‑assignment, mid‑assessment, and post‑assessment—to ensure students meet program indicators.
• Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs, abilities, and interests.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by Children’s Aid Society policies.
• Provide rigorous instruction to ESOL students that supports the acceleration of English language proficiency aligned with New York State standards.
• Prepare students for further education by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance with challenging tasks.
• Serve as a liaison between students, their families, and the school, especially concerning cultural and language differences, and provide cross‑cultural information to foster positive relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related subject.
• At least two years of teaching experience is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Able to teach adults in Core English as Second Language or social‑emotional learning curriculum.

Behaviors

• Team Player – works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out a given task with all necessary details.
• Dedicated – devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Education

• Masters (preferred)
• Bachelors (required)

Experience

• Able to teach adults in Core English as Second Language or social‑emotional learning curriculum (preferred).
• At least two years of teaching experience is highly preferred (preferred).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Children’s Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and to maintain a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. Children’s Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in‑person or hybrid, as determined by the department’s needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department’s processes. The position’s requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

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