Bilingual ESL Class Assistant & Digital Skills Tutor

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) is seeking a Bilingual Class Assistant to support immigrant adults in classroom and digital skills. You will assist with bilingual ESL-related activities and provide patient, language-accessible instruction under the guidance of the Digital Navigator.

The role emphasizes cultural humility, strong communication in English and at least one other language, and the ability to adapt to a variety of classroom settings across Greater Boston.

Qualifications

• Ability to explain technology skills clearly to adult learners with varying English proficiency.
• Patient, respectful, culturally responsive teaching approach.
• Confidentiality and ability to follow lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Navigator during bilingual computer skills classes for immigrant adults.
• Provide language-accessible explanations and one-on-one assistance in English and at least one additional language (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Haitian Creole).
• Assist with classroom setup, device distribution, login support, and basic troubleshooting.
• Reinforce lessons on security, online fraud prevention, AI tools, and workforce readiness.
• Encourage participant engagement and maintain a patient, culturally sensitive environment.
• Document attendance, surveys, and participant questions; communicate needs to the Digital Navigator.

Education

No degree required

Job description

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) is seeking a Bilingual Class Assistant to support immigrant adults in classroom and digital skills. You will assist with bilingual ESL-related activities and provide patient, language-accessible instruction under the guidance of the Digital Navigator.

The role emphasizes cultural humility, strong communication in English and at least one other language, and the ability to adapt to a variety of classroom settings across Greater Boston.