ESOL Instructor

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services Education Center seeks a part-time ESOL Instructor to teach an ESOL course integrated with job training in hospitality for the restaurant and hotel industries. Classes meet Tue, Wed, Thu evenings for 10 contact hours per week, with 5 preparation hours and 1 hour for weekly staff meetings.

Instructors focus on skills gain, testing, and retention in an engaging, inclusive setting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and TESOL certification, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• TESOL certificate or higher required
• Experience teaching adults in multicultural settings
• Evening availability Tue/Wed/Thu

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate ESOL classes for students in an integrated ESOL and job-training course
• Curriculum design and lesson planning
• Maintain attendance records
• Attend weekly staff meetings

Skills

TESOL methods

Teaching experience

Multicultural adult learners

Education

Bachelor's degree

TESOL certificate or higher

Job description

Position:

ESOL Instructor

Division:

Families, Community Building and Workforce Development

Location:

Education Center

Status/Hours:

Part time - 16 hours per week (10 contact hours, 5 preparation hours, 1 hour for weekly staff meeting); Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings

Hourly Rate Range:

$42 per hour - $42 per hour

Program Description

The Education Center provides adult education services to the Brooklyn community, offering ESOL classes, GED preparation, and language-supported vocational training. Additionally, the center operates a Family Welcome Center that provides case management, workforce development programming, and community workshops. Many students speak Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese as their first language.

Position Description

The BCS Education Center is seeking a part-time ESOL Instructor to teach an English course integrated with job training in hospitality for the restaurant and hotel industries. Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, for a total of 10 contact hours per week. The instructor will also dedicate 5 hours per week to lesson preparation and 1 hour per week to staff meetings. The instructor will focus on helping adult learners achieve measurable skills-gain, testing, and retention targets while fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Accountable For

• Measurable skills-gain targets
• Testing targets
• Retention targets

Responsible For

• Design and facilitate ESOL classes for students in an integrated ESOL and job training course
• Curriculum design and lesson planning
• Maintain attendance records
• Attend weekly staff meetings

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Certificate or higher in TESOL
• Knowledge of TESOL methods and techniques; experience working with multicultural adult learners
• At least one year of teaching experience, preferably in a community setting
• Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Chinese are preferred
• Availability to teach Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.