ESOL Lead Instructor & Curriculum Leader

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking an ESOL Lead Instructor to guide instruction and outcomes at the Education Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This full-time, in-person role carries a teaching load of ~16 hours weekly and includes supervising part-time ESOL instructors and shaping curriculum.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Education, TESOL or related field, with 3–5 years of ESOL teaching experience and at least one year in a leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, TESOL or related field.
• Three to five years of teaching experience in an adult education or ESOL setting with at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Demonstrated instructional leadership or supervisory experience.
• Deep knowledge of adult learning principles and ESOL instructional best practices.
• Experience with standardized ESOL assessments, including BEST Plus 3.0 and/or BEST Literacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to give and receive feedback constructively and communicate professionally under pressure.
• Collaborative team orientation with the ability to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL classes across multiple proficiency levels, totaling ~16 contact hours per week.
• Develop and continuously improve ESOL curricula aligned with student needs and program goals.
• Supervise and mentor part-time ESOL instructors.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide structured instructional feedback.
• Support part-time instructors’ professional development and uphold instructional standards.
• Foster a collaborative instructional culture across the ESOL program.
• Arrange substitute coverage for ESOL classes as needed.
• Participate in hiring processes for part-time instructors.
• Manage performance issues with part-time instructors.
• Be accountable for program outcomes including enrollment, measurable skill gain, and post-testing completion.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Strong interpersonal skills

Feedback culture

Collaborative team orientation

Education

Master’s degree in Education, TESOL or related field

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking an ESOL Lead Instructor to guide instruction and outcomes at the Education Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This full-time, in-person role carries a teaching load of ~16 hours weekly and includes supervising part-time ESOL instructors and shaping curriculum.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Education, TESOL or related field, with 3–5 years of ESOL teaching experience and at least one year in a leadership capacity.