Part-time ESL Instructor

Position Description

The Arab American Association of New York (AAANY) is seeking experienced English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) instructors. Instructors will be working Monday through Thursday with immigrant populations. The ESOL instructor should be able to teach from a student-centered perspective and employ innovative teaching methods and strategies. He/she reports directly to the Adult Education Manager. This position will be in person.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Customize instructional materials by building on own training and experience to create high-quality lesson plans to instruct adults in ESOL, using an integrated and relevant, student-driven curriculum
• Work with AAANY staff and partners to integrate teaching topics that empower students to communicate and understand their rights in everyday environment
• Work with Adult Education Manager to identify relevant topics for community workshops in workforce development
• Work with AAANY staff and partners to offer resume and CV development services
• Personally assess each student's level of ability to ensure appropriate placement and subsequent progress
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom/homework use
• Manage the classroom effectively to maximize student learning.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and work collaboratively with the staff concerning curriculum development
• Communicate with Program Manager regarding apparent barriers to student success
• Provide out-of-classroom support to bolster student learning
• Maintain daily student attendance records
• Prepare reports on students’ attendance and progress, as required
• Maintain and update students' learning portfolios
• Coordinate with the Program Manager regarding the next steps in student's progress toward their goals
• Participate in registration at the beginning of class cycles, as needed
• Participate in initial staff training and additional training each program year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) required
• CELTA or equivalent certificate and/or Three years of experience serving adult learners teaching ESOL
• Commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change

Preferred Qualifications:

• BEST Plus certification
• Teaching certificate or experience
• Experience in working with immigrant communities
• Ability to provide services in a manner sensitive to the backgrounds and cultures of program participants
• Bi-lingual English/Arabic speaker is preferred

Bilingual in Arabic is required.