Category: Instructor

Math Instructor P/T and F/T

6/30/2026

College Bridge Math Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s College Bridge instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality college readiness programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

The PGP’s College Bridge program is a series of courses that support incarcerated students in developing the writing, reading, and numeracy skills that are necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education, while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence that will support them in these pursuits.

College Bridge Math Instructor(s) will teach foundational math courses utilizing the PGP’s College Bridge program curriculum and adapting it to ensure that courses meet the needs of interested students. College Bridge Math Instructors are expected to ensure that their courses:

Center students’ goals and interests
Support student engagement
Adapt to students working across a variety of levels
Implement culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
Provide wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
Incorporate student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

ESOL Instructor P/T and F/T

6/30/2026

ELL Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s English Language Learning (ELL) instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality ELL programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

ELL Instructor(s) will work closely with the PGP’s Program Manager - ELL Programs at Rikers Island to design and implement small-group in-person ELL instruction across the complex. The aim of PGP’s ELL program, and the responsibility of ELL Instructors, will be to provide a high-quality educational service that:

Centers students’ goals and interests
Supports student engagement
Adapts to students working across a variety of levels
Implements culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
Provides wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
Incorporates student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

ESOL Instructor P/T

6/30/2026

Part-Time ESOL Instructors – Morning and Evening Programs
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 Morning and Evening ESOL Programs:
- Morning: 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
- Evening: 6:30 PM – 9:30 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 14 hours of paid RAEN professional development.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Compensation:

$44.31 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]

GED Instructor F/T and P/T

6/30/2026

GED Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s GED instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality GED programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

GED Instructor(s) will work closely with the PGP’s Program Manager - GED Programs to design and implement small-group in-person GED instruction across the complex. The aim of PGP’s GED program, and the responsibility of GED Instructors, will be to provide a high-quality educational service that:

Centers students’ goals and interests
Supports student engagement
Adapts to students working across a variety of subjects and levels
Implements culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
Provides wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
Incorporates student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Instructor(s) may teach 2-4 subjects for the GED (math, language arts, social studies, and/or science), depending on instructor experience and preference and student needs. Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

ESOL Instructor F/T

6/17/2026

ESOL Lead Instructor
BCS Education Center
Division: Families, Community Building & Workforce Development
Reports To: Deputy Director, Education Center
Location: Education Center, Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $77,000 - $85,000

About the Education Center
The BCS Education Center provides adult education services to the Brooklyn community, serving approximately 500 students annually through GED preparation, ESOL instruction, and vocational training. The Education Center also operates a Family Welcome Center offering case management, wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and community workshops. Our student population is multilingual, with primary languages including Spanish, Chinese, Russian, or Arabic.

About the Role
The ESOL Lead Instructor is a senior instructional leadership role at the heart of BCS's ESOL program. The position carries a direct teaching load of approximately 16 contact hours per week across multiple ESOL levels, combined with responsibility for supervising part-time ESOL instructors and owning student outcomes across the program. This is not primarily an administrative role — it is a role for an experienced educator who wants to lead instruction, develop other teachers, and make a measurable difference in students' lives. The Lead Instructor's focus is on what happens in the classroom and whether students are enrolling, persisting, progressing, and succeeding. This is a full-time, in-person role based at our Education Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and the Lead Instructor will be expected to adapt as program needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching

Teach ESOL classes across multiple proficiency levels (including in our integrated workforce training program), totaling approximately 16 contact hours per week
Develop and continuously improve ESOL curricula aligned with student needs and program goals

Instructional Leadership & Supervision

Supervise and mentor part-time ESOL instructors
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide structured instructional feedback
Support part-time instructors’ professional development and hold them to consistent instructional standards
Foster a collaborative, student-centered instructional culture across the ESOL program
Arrange substitute coverage for ESOL classes as needed
Participate in the hiring process for part time instructors
Manage performance issues with part time instructors

Student Outcomes & Retention

Be accountable for program outcomes, including enrollment, measurable skill gain, post-testing completion, and certification
Monitor student attendance patterns and work proactively with instructors to address attrition
Use student feedback and outcome data to identify areas for instructional improvement

Administration

Ensure students are pre- and post-tested using BEST Plus 3.0 and BEST Literacy
Coordinate testing schedules across ESOL classes and our integrated workforce training program
Support the team with post-graduation surveying processes

Program Promotion

Serve as an ambassador for the ESOL program within the community
Build relationships with current students and encourage referrals and word-of-mouth enrollment
Participate in community events and partnerships that raise the program’s profile

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required

Master’s degree in Education, TESOL or a related field
Three to five years of teaching experience in an adult education or ESOL setting with at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity
Demonstrated instructional leadership or supervisory experience
Deep knowledge of adult learning principles and ESOL instructional best practices
Experience with standardized ESOL assessments, including BEST Plus 3.0 and/or BEST Literacy
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to give and receive feedback constructively and communicate professionally under pressure
Collaborative team orientation with the ability to work across departments

Preferred

Proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, Russian or Arabic
Familiarity with WIOA Title II funded programs or NYSED adult education requirements

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the BCS Careers Page and apply for the ESOL Lead Instructor role.

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