ESOL Instructor

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance and disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Holidays, vacation, and sick days

Job summary

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park is seeking a dedicated ESOL Instructor to deliver high-quality English language instruction to adult learners. The ideal candidate is passionate about adult education, and committed to student success in a culturally responsive, inclusive learning environment.

The role emphasizes grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation, with a focus on digital literacy and using BEST Plus 3.0 for placement and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL/ESL, English, English Literature or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably with adult learners.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Advanced computer literacy and ability to teach digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lessons tailored to adult English learners, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and conversation.
• Create a welcoming classroom where learners practice English.
• Incorporate digital literacy and online platforms to support instruction and communication.
• Assist with initial student placement using BEST Plus 3.0; conduct ongoing assessments and portfolios.
• Maintain attendance records and provide monthly progress updates.
• Coordinate with ESOL team to address barriers and support student goals.
• Prepare documentation for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Attend staff meetings and complete professional development hours.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Digital literacy

In-person instruction

Bilingual (Spanish)

Cultural sensitivity

Adult education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education / TESOL / ESL or related field

Tools

BEST Plus 3.0

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: ESOL Instructor

JOB TYPE: Part-time

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Employment Services

EXEMPTION: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Program Director & Program Coordinator

SUPERVISORY ROLE: No

HOURLY RATE: $31 per hour

WEEKLY HOURS: Class schedule is Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 12 PM

WHO WE ARE

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park (CFL) (https://centerforfamilylife.org), is a nationally recognized social service organization. CFL's mission is to promote positive outcomes for children and adults in Sunset Park, Brooklyn by providing a comprehensive range of neighborhood-based family and social services.

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Center for Family Life is seeking a dedicated and experienced ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Instructor to deliver high-quality English language instruction to adult learners. The ideal candidate is passionate about adult education, committed to student success, and experienced in serving immigrant communities within a culturally responsive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to:

• Develop and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to the language proficiency and cultural backgrounds of adult English Language Learners focusing on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and conversation
• Create a welcoming and supportive classroom where adult learners feel comfortable practicing English.
• Incorporate digital literacy and online platforms to support classroom instruction, student communication, and digital skill development.
• Assist with initial student placement using the BEST Plus 3.0 assessment tool. Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessments to track progress, monitor learning outcomes, and assemble student work portfolios.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records and proactively follow up with students exhibiting low or irregular attendance. Provide monthly progress updates and check-ins.
• Communicate regularly with the ESOL team - including the Program Coordinator, Counselor, Program Assistant, and Program Director - to identify and address barriers to student success (e.g., childcare, health, housing, or employment challenges). Collaborate on student goal setting and next steps.
• Provide accurate documentation and data required for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, team trainings, and complete a minimum of eighteen (18) hours of professional development activities per fiscal year.
• Foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful learning environment that honors the diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences

II. QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Education, TESOL/ESL, English, English Literature, or a closely related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant teaching experience, preferably with adult learners.
• Strong verbal and written communication. Someone patient, flexible, and passionate about helping adults learn.
• Advanced computer literacy and the ability to teach digital literacy skills to adult students.
• Ability to deliver instruction in person.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering services in a culturally sensitive, equitable, and respectful manner.

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and display a supportive and professional disposition with diverse populations.
• Build and maintain mutually respectful daily interactions with students, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and learn.

V. BENEFITS

• Voluntary life, disability, flexible spending account, and 403(b) retirement plan.
• 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 20 paid vacation days per year.??One sick day per month.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday to Thursday 9AM to 12PM

NYC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.