ESOL Instructor

Department: Education, Training, and Youth Services • Location: Roxbury – Malcolm X Boulevard

About the role

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program provides community members services to learn English or improve their ability to speak, read and write in English. Join us as an ESOL Instructor in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. This is a part-time role: 10 hours/week slated to end on June 11, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group instruction to adults in English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes.
• Conduct on-site activities; plan and develop curricula and materials.
• Participate in activities of the ABCD Adult Education System.
• Work with Education and Career Advisor in the development of Individual Education and Career Plans based on learner goals, needs, and assessment.
• Utilize online platforms and other resources to conduct classes and maintain communication with students.
• Develop and document materials, curriculum, and resources.
• Provide periodic academic assessment and program evaluation.
• Participate in staff and program development activities, including developing and implementing an Individual Professional Development Plan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, or related field.
• One to three years of previous teaching experience with adults and/or youth, preferably in ABE, ASE, or ESOL in a community-based setting.
• Master’s in TESOL and familiarity with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education MA Curriculum Frameworks and College and Career Readiness Standards preferred.
• Certification in administering and scoring the TABE Reading and Writing and BEST Plus 2.0 preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design, development, assessment, and evaluation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred, not required.
• Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Pay

$27.79/hour USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm.

Schedule

Part-time: 10 hours/week

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
• Numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
• Inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
• Legacy of impact spanning over half a century, championing the rights and needs of the community’s most vulnerable.
• Passionate team united in their mission to combat poverty and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.