ESOL Instructor (Part Time) - Muhlenberg Library

nypl; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,100 - 1,500; Part time

Job summary

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is seeking an ESOL instructor for the Adult English Language and Literacy program. The fall cycle runs 10 weeks with sessions to be held Sep–Dec, teaching to adults at various English levels.

Position requires availability at Muhlenberg Library (Manhattan) on Saturdays from 10:00am–2:00pm and 2:30pm–4:30pm, and a commitment to using the prescribed curriculum and contributing to student enrollment and records.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency and digital literacy for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
• Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language teaching environment during class-time
• Submit lesson plans that demonstrate communicative language teaching in alignment with the prescribed curriculum
• Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences, which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals
• Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit students and maintain student records
• Participate in prescribed professional development pertaining to adult basic education and Library strategic priorities

Job description

Overview

Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for The New York Public Library (NYPL). Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level in both in-person and online classes. Instruction is offered in three, 10-week cycles and one, 4-week summer cycle.

*Please note this position is for our fall cycle of classes which lasts 10 weeks and takes place between September and December.*

*Must be available to work at Muhlenberg Library (Manhattan) on Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm*

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency and digital literacy for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
• Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language teaching environment during class-time
• Submit lesson plans that demonstrate communicative language teaching in alignment with the prescribed curriculum
• Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences, which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals
• Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit students and maintain student records
• Participate in prescribed professional development pertaining to adult basic education and Library strategic priorities