Part-Time ESOL Instructor for Adult Learners (Boston)

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE YMCA Membership for you.

Discount on Specialty Programs like...

Discounted or FREE family membership

Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%.

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit

Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive)

Paid professional development

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a part-time ESOL Instructor for the Haynes Early Education Center site in Boston. You will teach beginner ESOL to adults from diverse backgrounds and create engaging, life-skills–oriented lessons.

The role emphasizes an inclusive classroom, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with the Program Manager to support student progress. A Bachelor’s degree and TESOL certification are required, with paid professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; educational background preferred.
• TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom.
• Authorization to live and work in the U.S.
• Strong understanding of and sensitivity to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to engage in paid professional development activities.
• Comfortable using web-based file storage platforms (e.g., Google Docs, SharePoint).
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner-level ESOL to adults from varied linguistic, cultural, religious, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Design and deliver engaging, contextually relevant lesson plans that integrate both language and life skills.
• Foster an inclusive and safe classroom atmosphere that supports active participation and language practice.
• Present clear language and content objectives for each session.
• Regularly conduct formative and summative assessments to monitor and report on students’ progress.
• Communicate any classroom or student concerns to the Program Manager promptly.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit them on time.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Teamwork

Paid professional development

Microsoft Office

Google Classroom

Google Docs

SharePoint

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

TESOL/TEFL/TESL certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Classroom

Google Docs

SharePoint

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a part-time ESOL Instructor for the Haynes Early Education Center site in Boston. You will teach beginner ESOL to adults from diverse backgrounds and create engaging, life-skills–oriented lessons.

The role emphasizes an inclusive classroom, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with the Program Manager to support student progress. A Bachelor’s degree and TESOL certification are required, with paid professional development opportunities.