Evening ESOL Instructor for Adult Education

Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement is seeking an experienced adult ESOL instructor to teach 9 hours per week in the evenings at Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights, Queens. This is a six‑month assignment from January to June 2027, with potential renewal.

The instructor will provide contextualized English instruction, design engaging lessons, integrate technology, assess student progress, and support registration and reporting while fostering a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years relevant teaching experience.
• Master’s in TESOL and/or Education preferred.
• Ability to modify/adapt existing lesson plans and curricula to fit program needs.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar and ability to explain verbs, tenses, and parts of speech.

Responsibilities

• Provide contextualized, content-based English language instruction at the beginner to advanced levels.
• Use authentic tasks and interactive activities to practice speaking and writing for fluency.
• Design engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learners.
• Incorporate technology and digital literacy into ESOL instruction.
• Design and administer student assessments to gauge progress and outcomes.
• Create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning.
• Assist with student registration and testing during quarterly periods.

Skills

ESOL instruction

Lesson planning

Technology integration

Assessment design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s in TESOL or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement is seeking an experienced adult ESOL instructor to teach 9 hours per week in the evenings at Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights, Queens. This is a six‑month assignment from January to June 2027, with potential renewal.

The instructor will provide contextualized English instruction, design engaging lessons, integrate technology, assess student progress, and support registration and reporting while fostering a welcoming community.