ESOL Teacher

Catholic-Charities-Archdiocese-of-Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) savings plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities Boston is seeking an ESOL Teacher to deliver English instruction and advising to adult learners at multiple sites in Eastern Massachusetts. The role involves developing curricula, assessing student progress, and coordinating with the Education Center team.

The position includes 12 hours of in-person beginner ESOL, 4 hours online intermediate ESOL, and a total of 35 hours weekly with time for prep and admin.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or teaching certification and commensurate work experience; master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a similar environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and compassionately in a culturally competent manner with students from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of English.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL to adult students; levels and program vary.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of students (BEST and TABE Class-E).
• Participate in staff development.
• Integrate technology and digital literacy in class curriculum.
• Provide classroom instruction and educational advising.
• Develop curriculum materials including daily lesson plans.
• Maintain students’ records in agency reporting tools.
• Facilitate access to other educational programs and requirements.
• Implement feedback-driven course updates and staff development.
• Comply with funder requirements and DESE standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Cultural competency

Tech literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Teaching certification

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Classroom

Zoom

Teams

Job description

ESOL Teacher

30 to 40 Hours Full-Time 1785 Columbus Ave 6th FL, Boston, MA, US

28 days ago Requisition ID: 1546

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

About Us

At Catholic Charities Boston, our work is grounded in the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the support needed to thrive. Across 20 + program locations in Eastern Massachusetts, including multi service sites in Dorchester, Lynn, Brockton, Lowell, and South Boston, CCAB offers services that assist vulnerable communities in achieving stability and self-sufficiency. Catholic Charities Boston (CCAB) is one of Massachusetts's largest social service nonprofit organizations, dedicated to serving individuals and families in need with compassion and respect. At CCAB, the mission is to uplift and empower communities, regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or ethnicity.

The Adult Education and Workforce Development Division of Catholic Charities of Boston offers comprehensive, high-quality educational services to advance and accelerate the academic achievement of adult immigrant learners who face significant barriers in their search of viable career pathways and self-sufficiency. Beyond offering comprehensive ESOL instruction, the Adult Education Centers provide specialized training across key industry pathways, including healthcare, human services, and information technology (IT), alongside dedicated college and career readiness programming, with flexible schedules and distance learning options.

The ESOL Teacher provides English instruction, academic advising, and personalized support to students; develops up-to-date curriculum materials following student needs and goals; and works collaboratively with the Program Director and Education Center team.

Direct instruction: 12 hours in-person beginner ESOL Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9am - 1pm; 4 hours on-line intermediate ESOL 9am - 1pm, Friday. 35 hours weekly including 16 hours direct instruction, 16 hours prep time, 3 hours administrative responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach ESOL to adult students, levels and/or industry focus vary by class and program
• Conduct initial and on-going assessment of students, including BEST and TABE Class- E
• Participate in staff development
• Integrate technology and digital literacy skills in the class curriculum
• Provide classroom instruction and educational advising
• Develop curriculum materials including daily lesson plans which meet best practice standards and focus on communication skills
• Maintain students' records in agency reporting tools
• Facilitates student access to other educational, skills training, and/or higher educational programs, including their requirements and other information
• Implement strategies for obtaining student feedback and incorporate data in new course offerings and staff professional development
• Comply with funder requirements and policies, including DESE standards for Adult Education Center classes
• Work is performed in a classroom/office environment interacting with students with the use of computers and other office equipment. May stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Local travel as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or teaching certification and commensurate work experience; master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a similar environment strongly preferred Strong working knowledge of educational theory and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and compassionately in a culturally competent manner, with students of a wide variety of backgrounds, skill levels, race and ethnicity with varying level of English language skills
• Technology skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) required, Google Classroom and Zoom experience preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.

Visit us at: www.ccab.org.

Direct instruction: 12 hours in-person beginner ESOL Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9am - 1pm; 4 hours on-line intermediate ESOL 9am - 1pm, Friday.
35 hours weekly including 16 hours direct instruction, 16 hours prep time, 3 hours administrative responsibilities.