YMCA of Greater Boston’s International Learning Center - ILC
100 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Branch: Education and Training
Position Title: ESOL Teacher Beginner – Advanced levels available, YMCA International Learning Center (ILC) Boston. Remote position
Position Type: ESOL teacher
ESOL Instructor position: all levels
Pay include: Hours of instruction and lesson planning + teacher meeting (for long-term subs)
Teaching remotely using Zoom and Google Classroom
Come and make a difference in people’s lives! The YMCA ILC Boston has been helping immigrants learn English and develop employment skills to improve their lives for over 24 years.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a substitute teacher for ESOL, Career Advancement, and English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs classes to adults of diverse linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic and educational backgrounds
- Survey and incorporate adult learner goals into coursework for a student-centered and goal oriented ESOL class
- Develop lesson plans and deliver engaging and contextualized lessons which integrate academic and employment skills utilizing the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
- Provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fosters students’ language production.
- Select and adapt materials, educational apps, and web resources for Google Classroom and Zoom.
- Present clear content and language objectives to students for each class.
- Incorporate digital literacy skills into class content and coursework.
- Collaborate with Education and Career Advisor to ensure that all students are progressing with their personal, education, and career goals.
- Conduct formative and summative assessments regularly to evaluate students’ progress
- Work collaboratively with peers on curriculum review, common planning and program improvement
- Communicate classroom/student issues to Program Director in a timely manner
Description of Administration:
- Keep accurate and timely attendance records
- Provide progress reports to students twice a year.
- Attending teacher meetings
- Document weekly lesson plans in Google drive.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Education background preferred
- TESOL, TEFL, TESL certificate preferred
- Eligible to live and work in the US
- Sensitive to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues
- Strong communication skills, inter-personal skills, and classroom management skills
- Able to participate in paid Professional Development
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom
- Comfortable learning and using web-based file storage i.e., Google Docs, SharePoint, etc.
- Eager to contribute to a collaborative working environment
- Bilingual a plus
Benefits
Why work at the Y?
The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
- Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
- Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
- Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
- Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
- A healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you.
- Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
- Discounted or FREE family membership.
- Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
- Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)
Bachelor’s degree required; education background and TESOL/TEFL/TESL certificate preferred. Requires strong communication, interpersonal, classroom management, and digital teaching skills.
Key Responsibilities
- teaching classes
- developing lessons
- assessing progress
Skills & Tools
Zoom, Google Classroom, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Google Docs, Microsoft SharePoint
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Part Time
- Workplace: Remote — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Salary: USD 61,048 – 61,048 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Retirement plan
About YMCA of Greater Boston
A social services organization providing education, childcare, wellness, and youth development programs. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs