ESOL Instructor (Part-Time; Morning)

Sunnyside Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnyside Community Services is seeking an ESOL Instructor to deliver the curriculum to adult learners in person. The role involves teaching 9 am–12 pm, Monday to Thursday (12 hours weekly), tracking attendance, adapting lessons to levels, and preparing progress reports.

The Fall/Winter/Spring sessions run Sept 21–Nov 25, 2026; Jan 11–Mar 18, 2027; Apr 19–Jun 24, 2027. Compensation is $45 per hour plus 3 hours of prep time weekly.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESOL with at least three years teaching adults.
• Experience with BEST Plus 3.0 or familiarity with language assessments is desired.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; data accuracy and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide English language instruction to adults Monday–Thursday, mornings.
• Tailor curriculum to learner levels and contexts; track progress and attendance.
• Administer BEST Plus pre/post tests and report achievement results.
• Refer students to staff or partners for career and education support.

Skills

Curriculum tailoring

Attendance tracking

Data reporting

Communication skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in TESOL

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

BEST Plus 3.0

Job description

Morning (in-person) position available! Reporting directly to the Program Director, ESOL, the Instructor will implement the ESOL program curriculum. The Instructor is responsible for delivering courses, tracking attendance, tailoring the curriculum for different levels of instruction, developing lesson logs, and students’ progress reports.

The Instructor will teach in-person on Monday – Thursday from 9 am – 12 pm (12 hours per week). Fall Session: from September 21 – November 25, 2026. Winter Session: January 11 – March 18, 2027. Spring Session: April 19 – June 24, 2027.

An opportunity may be available to teach an additional class.

At an hour rate $45 and will be compensated 3 hours prep time per week.

The Instructor is expected to be an active member of the Adult and Immigrant Services team and demonstrate a strong commitment to the organization’s overall commitment to community building.

Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Provide English language instruction to adults in a program operating Monday – Thursday mornings, 12 hours per week.
• Teach courses using a contextualized curriculum that is relevant to student life experiences such as parenting, health care, finances, and job development.
• Administer BEST Plus pre- and post-test to all students and report on achievement results.

Planning, Evaluation, and Referral

• Tailor the curriculum for each level of instruction to match student needs as reflected in pre-test scores on BEST Plus test.
• Develop daily lesson plans, provide instruction, evaluate academic progress of individual students on a scheduled basis, and track relevant data (attendance).
• Refer students to designated staff or partners for help with assessing career options, finding employment, applying for jobs, advancing their education, attaining legal immigrant status, and obtaining childcare.

Training and Development

• Attend mandatory professional development trainings and meet regularly with supervisor and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges. (18 hours per FY27 if available.)

Other

• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in TESOL, with a minimum of three years of experience teaching the adult immigrant population.
• Experience with BEST Plus 3.0 test is desired, as is familiarity with additional language assessment tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain complete and accurate data, with keen attention to detail.
• Must be committed to providing services in a manner that is sensitive to the diverse cultures and backgrounds of participants.

Schedule

The instructor will teach in-person, Monday – Thursday, from 9 am – 12 pm. An opportunity may be available to teach an additional class.

Classification

Part-time

Session Dates

Fall Session: September 21 – November 25, 2026

Winter Session: January 11 – March 18, 2027

Spring Session: April 19 – June 24, 2027

Compensation

$45/hour. Will also be compensated for 3 hours of prep time per week.

All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy‑related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre‑employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.

Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported.

Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well‑being.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer