New Americans Initiative Instructor (Flushing YMCA)

Salary: $35.00 hourly

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development:
  • Develop and/or utilize lesson plans that reflect best practices for teaching 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.
• Facilitation and Classroom Administration:
  • Teach ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other 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 students’ work, documentation of skill development, test results, and case notes.
  • Support classroom administration, including ordering supplies as needed.
  • Manage attendance regularly, documenting classroom attendance and submitting records for each class.
  • Ensure timely data entry into databases (DYCD Connect, ASISTS, Salesforce, and others as assigned).
• Pre and Post-Testing:
  • Administer pre- and post-tests using Best Plus standardized testing.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Model best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
  • Support all aspects of programming, including community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
  • Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
  • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience teaching English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy.
• Experience in preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
• Experience in conducting and preparing assessment tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel) and Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of civic education, immigration legal services, and case management is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Plus Testing is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits, including:

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

Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status (full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.