New Americans Initiative Instructor (Flushing YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor for the Flushing YMCA in Queens, NY. The role develops curricula and delivers ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, and other classes to adult learners, using Best Plus for progress assessments.

You will support program services, manage records, and participate in outreach activities. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s in Education preferred, and at least one year of English teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with participants and the community.
• Knowledge of adult literacy principles and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricula aligned with adult learning principles and educational gains.
• Facilitate ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology or other classes.
• Assess students at each cycle and maintain student files and progress.
• Document attendance and manage classroom logistics and supplies.
• Administer pre and post-testing using Best Plus testing.
• Contribute to outreach, recruitment, and program support as part of a team.

Skills

Bilingual

Teaching English

Team player

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Best Plus Testing

DYCD Connect

Salesforce

Job description

• Bilingual preferred.

Part-Time / Regular

$35.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development

• Develop and/or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally/ culturally appropriate ways.
• Maintain up-to-date hard and soft copies of lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts.

Facilitation and Classroom Administration

• Teach ESOL, HSE/ ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned classes in a manner that builds student skill level and confidence.
• Complete student assessments each cycle, within the communicated timeline of the Center.
• Maintain accurate and timely student files, including students’ work, documentation of skill development, test results, and case notes, as appropriate.
• Support with classroom administration, including ordering supplies as appropriate.
• Manage attendance regularly, including documenting classroom and submitting attendance for each class.
• Ensure timely data entry into databases (DYCD Connect, ASISTS, Salesforce, and others as assigned), as needed.

Pre and Post-Testing

• Pre and post-test students using Best Plus standardized testing.

Additional Responsibilities

• Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
• This position supports all aspects of programming, including, but not limited to, community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
• Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 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.

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.

Employment Type

Part-Time / Regular

Location

Flushing YMCA Queens, NY

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