ESOL Instructor (Part Time) - Washington Heights Library

nypl; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Public Library (NYPL) seeks an Adult ESOL and Literacy instructor for the fall cycle, delivering free classes at Washington Heights Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, with in-person and online options.

The teacher will follow a 10-week curriculum, support students from NRS levels 1–6, submit lesson plans, and participate in professional development aligned with NYPL priorities.

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 Washington Heights Library (Manhattan) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm*

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