New Americans Initiative Instructor (Flushing YMCA)

The YMCA of Greater New York empowers youth, improves health, and strengthens community. Founded in 1852, the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers through programs and services at 24 branches. We connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities and foster a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration.

About the role

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor to develop curricula aligned with adult learning principles, facilitate assigned classes (ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned classes), evaluate student progress, and support the New American Initiative programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or utilize lesson plans that teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally/culturally appropriate ways.
• Maintain up-to-date hard and soft copies of lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts.
• Teach assigned classes to build student skill level and confidence.
• Complete student assessments each cycle within the communicated timeline.
• Maintain accurate and timely student files, including work samples, skill development documentation, test results, and case notes.
• Support classroom administration, including ordering supplies as needed.
• Manage attendance, document classroom activities, and submit attendance records.
• Ensure timely data entry into databases (DYCD Connect, ASISTS, Salesforce, and others as assigned).
• Pre- and post-test students using Best Plus standardized testing.
• Model best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
• Support community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and actively participate in training sessions, meetings, and special events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Education preferred.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience teaching English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with participants, community members, collaborators, and partners.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of adult literacy principles and practices.
• Experience preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
• Experience conducting and preparing assessment tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of civic education, immigration legal services, and case management is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Plus Testing is preferred.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, patience, and ability to work well with others.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits
• Medical benefits
• Paid time off
• Free YMCA membership

Pay

$35.00 hourly

Schedule

Part-Time / Regular