ESOL Instructor (Part Time) - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

About the role

Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for The New York Public Library (NYPL). Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level in both in-person and online classes. Instruction is offered in three, 10-week cycles and one, 4-week summer cycle.

This position is for the fall cycle of classes which lasts 10 weeks and takes place between September and December. Availability is required at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (Manhattan) on Sundays from 10:30 am–12:30 pm and 1:00 pm–3:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency and digital literacy for students assessed at NRS levels 1–6
• Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language teaching environment during class time
• Submit lesson plans that demonstrate communicative language teaching in alignment with the prescribed curriculum
• Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences that will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals
• Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit students and maintain student records
• Participate in prescribed professional development pertaining to adult basic education and Library strategic priorities

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of experience teaching adults in both in-person and online settings
• Experience creating lesson plans using a backward design approach
• Experience administering standardized assessments

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to meet deadlines for administrative tasks
• Strong computer skills including using Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Zoom
• Knowledge of technology-assisted learning, instructional software, video, audio and distance learning

Work Environment

• Public library setting
• Classroom setting within 1 of 9 Adult Learning Centers

Physical Duties

• Lifting/moving items up to 20 lbs may be required
• Setting up and disconnecting laptop computers to projectors

Schedule

• 8 hours per week
• Sundays from 10:30 am–12:30 pm and 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
• 2 hours of paid prep time per week
• Position works on a cycle basis (three 10-week instructional cycles in the fall, winter, spring and one 4-week summer cycle)