Career Advancement Morning Instructor

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Boston in Boston is seeking a part-time ESOL instructor and advisor to empower adult learners from diverse backgrounds, helping them reach language, personal, and employment goals. You will design engaging lessons, deliver instruction 10:00 AM–12:30 PM on Tue/Wed/Thu, 32 weeks Sept 2026–May 2027, and assess progress while coordinating with the Education & Training team.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree, TESOL/TEFL/TESL certification, proficiency in MS Office and Google Classroom,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; educational background preferred.
• TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Strong understanding of socio-economic and minority issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiar with web-based storage platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL to adults from varied backgrounds.
• Design engaging, contextually relevant lesson plans.
• Foster an inclusive and safe classroom atmosphere.
• Present clear objectives for each session.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Provide ongoing support to help students stay on track.
• Track student progress and outcomes related to education and employment.
• Communicate concerns to the Program Manager promptly.
• Maintain attendance records and submit on time.
• Upload course materials to Google Classroom.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Web-based storage

Education

Bachelor's degree

TESOL/TEFL/TESL certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Classroom

Job description

Career Advancement Morning Instructor

Department: Education & Training

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Education & Training Center (Boston)

Reporting To: Monica Chiem

Compensation: $29.40 / hour

Description

About Us: The YMCA Education & Training Center has been helping immigrants learn English and develop employment skills to improve their lives since 1975. We are seeking a passionate and experienced ESOL instructor to join our team and help make a tangible difference in the lives of our students.

Position Overview: As an ESOL Instructor and advisor, you will deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners from diverse backgrounds, helping them develop essential language skills. This role involves creating an engaging, student-centered environment where learning goals align with students' personal and professional objectives.

Schedule

• September 2026 – May 2027, 32 weeks
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
• 15 hours/week between live instruction, prep, advising, and bi-weekly meetings

Key Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL to adults from varied linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic, and educational background.
• Design and deliver engaging, contextually relevant lesson plans that integrate both language and life skills.
• Foster an inclusive and safe classroom atmosphere that supports active participation and language practice.
• Present clear language and content objectives for each session.
• Regularly conduct formative and summative assessments to monitor and report on students’ progress.
• Provides ongoing support to help students stay on track academically and personally.
• Tracks student progress and outcomes related to education and employment.
• Communicate any classroom or student concerns to the Program Manager promptly.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit them on time.
• Upload course materials (e.g., handouts, slides) to Google Classroom for student access.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree required; educational background preferred.
• TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Strong understanding of and sensitivity to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Comfortable using web-based file storage platforms (e.g., Google Docs, SharePoint).
• Bilingual is a plus

Job Benefits

Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated team working to enrich the community through education. You will contribute to a positive, collaborative environment and help shape an impactful learning experience for adult learners.

We look forward to welcoming committed educators who are eager to make a difference.