Part-Time ESOL & Citizenship Prep Instructor

Arab-American-Family-Support-Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) in New York City is seeking a part-time ESOL Instructor to join the Readiness Initiatives Program. The role provides contextualized English instruction to limited English proficient adults, helping them gain civic participation skills and self-sufficiency.

The instructor creates student-centered learning environments, uses a communicative approach, and incorporates civic engagement, job readiness, and technology into lessons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teaching certification (TESLA, TESOL, CELTA, etc.) required.
• BEST Plus certification required.
• Ability to teach both remote online classes and in-person classes.
• Experience teaching beginner adult students, including Literacy Learners, required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience teaching multi-levels in a single classroom.
• Flexible with an open enrollment schedule.
• Open to learning about languages, cultures, and customs of the students.
• Must complete 18 hours of professional development annually.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and implementation of structured programming for adult learners.
• Open to learning about cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed education.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Passion for AAFSC’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write new lesson plans or adapt existing ones to meet class objectives.
• Provide instruction and facilitate classroom activities aligned with objectives.
• Prepare students to take the Citizenship test and pass the interview.
• Build activities around reading components: alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension.
• Provide various instructional deliveries: individualized, small group, whole class.
• Utilize textbooks, workbooks, lectures, digital tools, and tutors in instruction.
• Support digital literacy and financial literacy growth.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and outcome-based activities.
• Keep curricula accessible on organizational servers and update as needed.
• Collaborate with Program Director to continually refine curricula.
• Complete all paperwork promptly and report issues to supervisor.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned and perform other duties.

Skills

Teaching certification

Remote and in-person teaching

Adult literacy experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TESLA/TESOL/CELTA teaching certification

BEST Plus certification

Job description

Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) in New York City is seeking a part-time ESOL Instructor to join the Readiness Initiatives Program. The role provides contextualized English instruction to limited English proficient adults, helping them gain civic participation skills and self-sufficiency.

The instructor creates student-centered learning environments, uses a communicative approach, and incorporates civic engagement, job readiness, and technology into lessons.