ESOL Teacher/Advisor in person (part time)

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Discount on Specialty Programs

Discounted or free family membership

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit

Vacation and Sick Time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Boston’s International Learning Center (ILC) in Boston seeks an ESOL Teacher/Advisor for in-person, part-time work. Responsibilities include ESOL instruction, goal-oriented coursework, and collaboration with advisers.

The role involves developing contextualized lessons, using ELPS standards, and integrating employment skills. Benefits and professional development are offered, with a focus on immigrant learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• TESOL/TEFL/TESL certificate preferred.
• Eligible to live and work in the US.
• Strong communication and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Substitute ESOL, Career Advancement, and English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs classes for adults.
• Incorporate adult learner goals into coursework.
• Develop and deliver lessons aligned with Massachusetts ELPS.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Adapt materials for Google Classroom and Zoom.
• Present clear objectives for each class.
• Incorporate digital literacy into instruction.
• Collaborate with Career Advisor to track student goals.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments to monitor progress.
• Collaborate on curriculum reviews and program improvement.
• Communicate classroom issues to Program Director in a timely manner.
• Keep attendance and progress reports; attend meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Educational technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

TESOL/TEFL/TESL certificate

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Google Docs/Drive

Job description

ESOL Teacher/Advisor in person (part time)

Department: Education & Training

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Education & Training Center (Boston)

Reporting To: Angela Bayona Romero

Compensation: $29.35 / hour

YMCA of Greater Boston’s International Learning Center - ILC

100 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Branch: Education and Training

Position Title: ESOL Teacher/Advisor in person

Position Type: long-term substitute teacher

Pay include: Hours of instruction and lesson planning + teacher meeting (for long-term subs)

Teaching remotely/hybrid using Zoom and Google Classroom

Come and make a difference in people’s lives! The YMCA ILC Boston has been helping immigrants learn English and develop employment skills to improve their lives for over 24 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a substitute teacher for ESOL, Career Advancement, and English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs classes to adults of diverse linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic and educational backgrounds
• Survey and incorporate adult learner goals into coursework for a student-centered and goal oriented ESOL class
• Develop lesson plans and deliver engaging and contextualized lessons which integrate academic and employment skills utilizing the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• Provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fosters students’ language production.
• Select and adapt materials, educational apps, and web resources for Google Classroom and Zoom.
• Present clear content and language objectives to students for each class.
• Incorporate digital literacy skills into class content and coursework.
• Collaborate with Education and Career Advisor to ensure that all students are progressing with their personal, education, and career goals.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments regularly to evaluate students’ progress
• Work collaboratively with peers on curriculum review, common planning and program improvement
• Communicate classroom/student issues to Program Director in a timely manner

Description of Administration:

• Keep accurate and timely attendance records
• Provide progress reports to students twice a year.
• Attending teacher meetings
• Document weekly lesson plans in Google drive.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Education background preferred
• TESOL, TEFL, TESLcertificate preferred
• Eligible to live and work in the US
• Sensitive to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues
• Strong communication skills, inter-personal skills, and classroom management skills
• Able to participate in paid Professional Development
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Comfortable learning and using web-based file storage i.e., Google Docs, SharePoint, etc.
• Eager to contribute to a collaborative working environment
• Bilingual a plus

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)