New Americans Initiative Instructor (Flushing YMCA)

YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor to develop curricula aligned with adult learning principles and deliver classes in ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, and more. You will assess student progress and support program services within the initiative.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, at least 1 year of English teaching, and a preference for bilingual candidates. Teamwork, organization, and knowledge of adult literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; a Master’s Degree in Education is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience teaching English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with participants and the community.
• Experience with adult literacy principles and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of lesson planning, syllabi, and curricula.
• Experience with assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricula aligned with adult learning principles and educational gains.
• Facilitate classes in ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology, or other assigned areas.
• Evaluate students’ progress and provide feedback.
• Support programs and services within the New American Initiative.

Skills

ESOL instruction

Curriculum development

Assessment tools

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Education (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary: $35.00 Hourly

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor who will be responsible for developing curricula that are aligned with adult learning principles and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes (in ESOL, HSE/ ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned classes), evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

• Bachelor’s Degree required. A Master’s Degree in Education is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience teaching English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy.
• Knowledge in preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
• Knowledge in conducting and preparing assessment tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of civic education, immigration legal services, and case management, is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Plus Testing is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.