About Us:
The YMCA Education & Training Center has been helping immigrants learn English and develop employment skills to improve their lives since 1975. We are seeking a passionate and experienced ESOL instructor to join our team and help make a tangible difference in the lives of our students.
Position Overview:
As an ESOL Instructor and advisor, you will deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners from diverse backgrounds, helping them develop essential language skills. This role involves creating an engaging, student-centered environment where learning goals align with students' personal and professional objectives.
Schedule:
- September 2026 – May 2027, 32 weeks
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 PM
- 15 hours/week between live instruction, prep, advising, and bi-weekly meetings
- Teach ESOL to adults from varied linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic, and educational background.
- 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.
- Provides ongoing support to help students stay on track academically and personally.
- Tracks student progress and outcomes related to education and employment.
- Communicate any classroom or student concerns to the Program Manager promptly.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and submit them on time.
- Upload course materials (e.g., handouts, slides) to Google Classroom for student access.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; educational background preferred.
- TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom.
- Authorization to 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.
- Comfortable using web-based file storage platforms (e.g., Google Docs, SharePoint.
- Bilingual is a plus.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated team working to enrich the community through education. You will contribute to a positive, collaborative environment and help shape an impactful learning experience for adult learners.
We look forward to welcoming committed educators who are eager to make a difference.
