ESOL instructor (PT - 20-25 hrs/week)

Masa-MexEd, Inc

ESOL instructor (PT - 20-25 hrs/week)

Bronx, NY, United States of America

About MasaMasa partners with Mexican and Latino children, youth, and families in the South Bronx to develop strong learners and leaders who fully contribute to the larger community. We envision a community that is civically engaged, empowered, and educated.

Masa”s community-led, integrated model engages the entire family, grounded in a deep commitment to strengthening literacy, leadership, and power for Mexican, Central American, and Indigenous People. Masa fosters a culturally responsive learning community in which families engage with direct service and advocacy programs to dismantle barriers to success.

About the PT ESOL InstructorThe PT ESOL Instructor will teach 1 beginner-level ESOL class and 1 intermediate-level ESOL class running through early June 2025. Classes meet Mondays-Wednesdays from 9 am - 1 pm. Classes are in-person and instructors will be paid for prep and administrative time, in addition to class hours. Students will be assessed using BEST Plus, and the courses will seek to improve participants' English language skills and support them in building confidence speaking English so that they feel better able to navigate the education systems, government offices, employer interactions, and other settings that can affect the immigrant experience. This position is expected to be 20-25 hrs/week, including approximately 15 hrs/week of in-person availability Mondays-Wednesdays from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm and 5-10 hours/week of prep and administrative time (which typically can be done at home/remotely).

The PT ESOL Teacher will work closely with the Adult Education Program Coordinator to ensure prospective students are at an appropriate level for the class, and with their supervisor to ensure the courses are interactive, engaging, and aligned to the interests of participating students.

Responsibilities

• Planning, leading, and documenting weekly interactive and engaging lessons
• Monitoring student progress and attendance
• Reflecting on course successes and areas for growth and documenting these learnings
  
  

Requirements

• Availability Mondays-Wednesdays from 9-1 pm from mid-January 2025-early June 2025.
• Experience developing ESL curriculum and/or modifying existing curriculum to meet student needs
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching English to adults; TESOL or TOEFL certification strongly preferred
• Experience working with immigrant parents a big plus
• Highly reliable, organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Spanish language proficiency a plus but not required
  
  

Compensation$40/hr

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