Substitute Teacher – ESOL

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston, MA is seeking a Substitute ESOL teacher to deliver ESOL, Career Advancement, and English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs for adults from diverse backgrounds. You will develop student-centered, goal-oriented coursework and align lessons with Massachusetts ELPS while integrating academic and employment skills.

Collaborate with Education and Career Advisor to support personal, education, and career goals; use Google Classroom and Zoom; provide progress reports, attend meetings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certificate preferred.
• Eligible to live and work in the United States.
• Sensitivity to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to participate in paid Professional Development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom.
• Comfort learning and using web-based file storage such as Google Docs and SharePoint.
• Eagerness to contribute to a collaborative working environment.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teach ESOL, Career Advancement, and English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs classes for adults from diverse backgrounds
• Survey and incorporate adult learner goals into student-centered, goal-oriented ESOL coursework
• Develop lesson plans and deliver engaging, contextualized lessons integrating academic and employment skills using Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• Provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fosters language production
• Select and adapt materials, educational apps, and web resources for Google Classroom and Zoom
• Present clear content and language objectives for each class
• Incorporate digital literacy skills into class content and coursework
• Collaborate with the Education and Career Advisor on students' personal, education, and career goals
• Conduct formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress
• Collaborate with peers on curriculum review, common planning, and program improvement
• Communicate classroom and student issues to the Program Director
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance records
• Provide students with progress reports twice a year
• Attend teacher meetings
• Document weekly lesson plans in Google Drive

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Bilingual ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

TESOL Certificate

TEFL/TESL Certificate

Tools

Google Classroom

Zoom

Google Drive

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Substitute teach ESOL, Career Advancement, and English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs classes for adults from diverse backgrounds
• Survey and incorporate adult learner goals into student-centered, goal-oriented ESOL coursework
• Develop lesson plans and deliver engaging, contextualized lessons integrating academic and employment skills using Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• Provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fosters language production
• Select and adapt materials, educational apps, and web resources for Google Classroom and Zoom
• Present clear content and language objectives for each class
• Incorporate digital literacy skills into class content and coursework
• Collaborate with the Education and Career Advisor on students' personal, education, and career goals
• Conduct formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress
• Collaborate with peers on curriculum review, common planning, and program improvement
• Communicate classroom and student issues to the Program Director
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance records
• Provide students with progress reports twice a year
• Attend teacher meetings
• Document weekly lesson plans in Google Drive

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Education background preferred
• TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certificate preferred
• Eligible to live and work in the United States
• Sensitivity to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills
• Ability to participate in paid Professional Development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Comfort learning and using web-based file storage such as Google Docs and SharePoint
• Eagerness to contribute to a collaborative working environment
• Bilingual ability is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering ESOL coursework tailored to adult learners, incorporating Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and digital literacy skills. Strong ability to create a supportive classroom environment while collaborating with peers and advisors to enhance student outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ESOL Instruction
• Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• Classroom Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Suite

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Lesson Planning
• Formative and Summative Assessment
• Digital Literacy Skills
• Curriculum Development
• Bilingual Ability

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Sensitivity to Socio-Economic Issues
• Classroom Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• TESOL Certificate
• TEFL Certificate
• TESL Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Adult Education
• Student-Centered Learning
• Goal-Oriented Coursework
• Diverse Backgrounds
• Professional Development

Tools & Technologies

• Google Classroom
• Zoom
• Google Drive
• SharePoint
• Educational Apps