Part-Time ESOL Instructors –Evening Programs 
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LaGuardia Community College – Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET)The Center 
for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) at LaGuardia Community College is seeking 
dynamic and innovative part-time ESOL instructors to teach in its adult ESOL programs. 
Position Responsibilities: 

• Teach approximately 9 hours per week in the Evening ESOL Program: 
• Evening: 6 PM – 9 PM 
• Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 
• Create a communicative, dynamic, inclusive and culturally responsive learner-centered 
• classroom environment for immigrant English language learners. 
• Deliver contextualized instruction around themes such as: 
• College transition 
• Civic engagement 
• Career planning and job readiness 
• Reading and writing development 
• Monitor and document student progress and attendance. 
• Support the program with all required administrative documentation. 
• Attend Professional Development. 
• Perform other related duties as needed. 

Compensation: 

• $40 per hour for instruction 
• Additional 2 hours per week for preparation time, paid at the same rate. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree and a recognized TESOL certification or MA TESOL coursework 
• Relevant and substantial ESOL teaching experience 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proven ability to build rapport 
• with students. 

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2 professional references to Anemary Soares at [email protected]

Under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Education Programs, the HSE Instructor provides ELA High School Equivalency instruction to evening students at the Adult Learning Center.  This includes instruction in reading, writing, science, and social studies content.  

Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 9pm.  The first day of class is Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
 
All instruction is in person at CUNY City Tech in downtown Brooklyn at: 
300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Responsibilities include: 
Create a student-centered, engaging learning environment, as required by CUNY 
Develop theme-based, contextualized lessons with instruction in the following subject areas: science, reading, writing, & social studies
Assess student content knowledge and tailor instruction relevant to GED preparation
Evaluate student progress and provide feedback, both formally and informally
Administer required assessments, which includes TABE other testing related to the GED
Maintain attendance records and work collaboratively with office and counselors on student participation and needs
Complete professional development hours as required by the Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) 

Qualifications: 
BA or BS in education or related field 
Minimum two years related teaching experience, preferably in grant-funded literacy programs 
Knowledge of GED exam and subject area content
Ability to create thematic, content-based curricula 
Proficient at integrating technology into lessons
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills 

Please send cover letter and resume to Giovanna Perciballi at [email protected] 
Hourly Rate starting at: $38

Vice President of Programs and Services
Queens Public Library has been named one of the best midsize employers in the United States by Forbes Magazine in its 2025 rankings.
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Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. Our mission is to transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of serving the most diverse county in the United States. Queens Public Library is a private, non-profit corporation with 1,400 employees serving 66 locations.

Reporting to the Chief Librarian/Senior Vice President, the Vice President of Programs and Services is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, implementing, managing leading and contemporizing library programs and special services system-wide in accordance with the Queens Public Library’s mission and vision. Responsible for the development and management of a broad array of programming targeting all age groups, with a particular focus on ensuring inclusive and specialized activities for individuals with special needs. Serve as a dynamic and inspirational leader able to articulate QPL’s compelling vision among internal and external audiences. Additional areas of focus include: community health, services for immigrants; career and business development; digital inclusion services; a wide spectrum of ESOL programming; and GED/HSE preparation classes.

Responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of over 100 staff and an approximately $6 million dollar budget, motivates staff that delivers the programs and services necessary to fulfill QPL’s mission. In collaboration with QPL’s Office of Organizational Assessment, analyzes community and demographic data to understand customer needs. Serves as the Library’s representative with external, government and civic agencies and community-based organizations to advance meaningful partnerships that are key to meeting the needs of Library customers and Queens communities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Operational Leadership and Administration

• Conceptualizes, develops, implements, leads and improves library programs system-wide, including internal and external stakeholder development and coordination, to meet organizational strategic goals and provide innovative and transformational support to the Library’s customers of all ages, backgrounds, and needs.
• Establishes performance benchmarks to define the scope, strength and success of programs and services, and identify where modifications are needed.
• Develops and monitors multi-million-dollar budgets from various funding sources and allocates funding in the most fiscally responsible manner to ensure maximum return on investment and to achieve quality customer service.
• Utilizes internal and external data to help steer the direction of library programs and services as well as track their success, short and long-term impact and reallocates funding as needed.
• Develops strong and consistent mechanisms for communication within all parts of the department to ensure that various divisions are knowledgeable about all PSD programming and fostering an environment welcoming programming ideation across the department.
• Based on programmatic needs and priorities, partners with the Queens Public Library Foundation to support the delivery and expansion of programs and services to ensure that requirements of the grant have been met, as well as support the securing of future grants.
• Ensures that there are strong and consistent mechanisms for communication among all parts of the department building awareness of all of the programming and create an environment that welcomes programming ideas across the divisions.

Partnership Development and Management

• Develops, builds and nurtures partnerships with government and civic agencies and community-based organizations that effectively support achieving organizational goals for the delivery of innovative, customer-focused, educational programs and services that fosters lifelong learning and community growth and support.

Administration of Day-to-Day Operations

• Supervises and coordinates the management team and resources within the department and effectively coordinates all activities with other departments to ensure effective delivery of quality programs and services.
• Establishes reasonable performance goals. Identifies professional development needs of staff and encourages and supports innovation, accountability and collaboration.

Staff Management and Professional Development

• Recruits, trains, leads and inspires a team of motivated professionals whose skills and interests are fully aligned with their job functions.
• Ensures all staff within the department receive timely performance reviews that are accurate and in accordance with the Library’s Performance Management procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Museum Studies, Library Science or related field required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years in a leadership position in program development required.
• Demonstrated clear programmatic vision and strong leadership is required.
• Experience using data-driven strategies to create and enhance programmatic goals and strategies is required.
• Strong financial and grants management, interpretation, evaluation, and application skills are required.
• Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.
• Commitment to serving the Library’s diverse communities a must. Deep knowledge of the cultural landscape in Queens is highly desirable.
• Must have the ability to apply principles of leadership, analyze and interpret business information, formulate business strategies and plans, and solve problems at an advanced business level.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff performance and resolve interpersonal and operational conflicts required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working in a large or multi-site complex organization preferred.

The schedule for this position will include occasional evenings and weekends. This position is eligible for hybrid/remote work, subject to approval of the Chief Librarian/Senior Vice President.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and reference “Vice President of Programs and Services - EXTERNAL” in the subject line. Resumes will only be accepted by email.

This is a non-union position. The salary range for this position is $170,000-$180,000/year.

The Queens Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ASISTS Program Associate and Trainer, Literacy Assistance Center

Position Overview
The LAC is looking for a new member of our ASISTS team to train and support our user base of over 1,000 professionals at adult literacy programs across the state, including program managers, case managers, teachers and data entry staff. In addition to training skills, we are also looking for a person who is willing to learn or already has skills in relational databases such as Microsoft Access or SQL. The LAC is willing to support the learning of a staff member in the appropriate technical skills.

The Program Associate/Trainer will be responsible for working with the ASISTS Director to train program staff on how to use ASISTS and all its features to manage their programs and report to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) accurately and effectively. In addition, this person will also have responsibilities for providing one-on-one support to ASISTS users via email, Zoom sessions or in person meetings. Some of this support will also involve troubleshooting ASISTS reports, running data queries and creating data reports. Entry level SQL skills will be useful for this work.

Reports To
This position reports to the Director of ASISTS and will work closely with senior developers and analysts.

Background
Since 1983, the Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) has been working to build the capacity and improve the quality of the Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and High School Equivalency (HSE) programs that serve New York’s most educationally disadvantaged and economically marginalized communities. One of its biggest projects is ASISTS (Adult Student Information System and Technical Support), the data system used by all programs funded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to manage and report student data following state and federal guidelines. The ASISTS team maintains the ASISTS software, trains program staff and provides technical support to program users at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Training and Technical Support
• Respond to user requests for data assistance, recreate and confirm user issues.
• Present Basic Data Entry and Reports training for new users across NY State.
• Work with senior training staff to create online resources.
• Help document application processes and reporting procedures.
• Participate in team discussions on improving database performance and efficiency.

Data-related Responsibilities

• Write and modify basic SQL queries to support reporting and data requests.
• Learn and apply best practices for database security and integrity.
• Work with the ASISTS team to do software testing and ensure quality control.
• Generate routine and ad-hoc reports for internal teams, users and NYSED.

Qualifications

• Background in professional development, either in a school or adult education setting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts preferred.
• Prior knowledge of National Reporting System guidelines a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Bachelor's degree.

Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Some travel within NYS required.

Salary and Benefits
Starting salary of $70,000 with a benefits package that includes health, dental, and retirement plans. The LAC is an equal opportunity employer that values an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the communities with which we work. We encourage applications from immigrants, people of color, and/or those who share lived experience with the students that adult literacy programs serve.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to Kate Tornese at [email protected].

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor Part-Time

Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Hours a Week: 6+ (class meets 6-9pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; prep time available upon discussion)

Pay Rate: $44.31

The Adult Basic Education Program at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC, CUNY) Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development seeks a part-time English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instructor for our Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) program. IELCE is an innovative program that combines English language acquisition with high demand workforce training and certification. This instructor would teach an evening (6-9pm) ESOL class on Tuesdays and Wednesdays onsite at 25 Broadway, NY, NY 10004 to Intermediate/Advanced English learners. The ESOL class supports technical training on Hospitality topics (e.g. working in restaurants, hotels, coffee shops) that leads to student certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Instructor knowledge of hospitality/customer services is desired but not required. This role would replace an existing ESOL instructor who would transition to another class. Our ideal candidate could start as soon as December 2025 or in January 2026. The class will end in June 2026 with the culmination of our fiscal year, with the strong possibility of renewal upon successful completion.

Our teachers work as part of an educational collaborative helping students construct knowledge they need for academic and career success. Using a meaning-based, problem-solving approach, teachers honor and build upon students’ knowledge base to establish a learning community. Candidates must be committed to Adult Education and should be able to design and implement engaging, critical, culturally-relevant thematic curricula and creative, project-based learning activities. There is an expectation the ESOL instructor collaborate with the Hospitality Instructor and IELCE Program Coordinator to ensure an integrated, thoughtful offering for participating students. Prep time is available upon direct discussion with candidates. Extra hours are also available, depending on the instructor’s availability and the program’s needs, to support critical academic activities such as intake, assessment, and student support.

Qualifications:

• Professional knowledge and interest in state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques for teaching English learners.
• Familiar with authentic assessment practices and appropriate materials for adult learners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Commitment to the educational advancement of low-income individuals.
• BA degree required.

Interested candidate should email their resume and a cover letter or expression of interest to all of the below: Alison Chatfield (Program Director): [email protected] Rosa Rivera-Ciudad (ESOL Coordinator): [email protected] Solange Farina (Lead Instructor): [email protected]