# Lead Instructor/Specialist II - ESOL

**Company**: Nypl
**Location**: Staten Island, New York
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full time
**Category**: Education
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

The Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) program at The New York Public Library (NYPL) offers ESOL and adult literacy instruction. As a Lead Instructor/Specialist II, you will deliver formal classes in ESOL/Literacy and specialized workshops to increase instructional intensity and student persistence.

Responsibilities:

- Teach formal classes in ESOL and basic literacy in both in-person and online formats (50% of your time)

- Provide specialized workshops (citizenship, conversation, numeracy, etc.) to promote language and literacy acquisition

- Prepare lesson plans that align with the curriculum (20% of your time)

- Work as part of the student intake team at system-wide student information sessions and registrations (10% of your time)

- Maintain program information using ASISTS database (10% of your time)

- Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Master's Degree in TESOL, Education, English, or a related field

- Experience teaching ESOL/literacy to adults at a basic literacy level, who have limited English proficiency (LEP)

- Experience providing online synchronous instruction utilizing Google Meet, Zoom or a similar platform

- Ability to communicate simply and courteously with limited English proficient library users

- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

- Ability to incorporate instructional software and technology into instruction

- Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus, and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits:

- NYPL Core Values: Be Helpful, Be Resourceful, Be Curious, Be Welcoming and Inclusive

- Work Environment: Public library setting

- Physical Duties: Lifting/moving laptops and textbooks weighing up to 25 pounds required, may require travel within NYC

- Schedule: 35 hours per week with 2 evenings required (12pm-8pm) and Saturdays as needed

## Skills

### Required
- TESOL
- Education
- English
- ESOL/literacy
- Google Meet
- Zoom
- instructional software
- teamwork
- collaboration

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