ESOL Instructor (Part Time) - Hunts Point Library

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.

You will teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency and digital literacy for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6. You will follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language teaching environment during class-time and submit lesson plans that demonstrate communicative language teaching in alignment with the prescribed curriculum.

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, which 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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
• 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

Benefits:

• 5 hours per week, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30am-12:30pm with 1 hour of paid prep time per week
• Public library setting, classroom setting within 1 of 9 Adult Learning Centers