Category: Queens

ESOL Instructors P/T

12/19/2025

Part-Time ESOL Instructors –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 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]

Vice President of Programs & Services F/T

12/18/2025

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.

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.

Educational Case Manager P/T

11/26/2025

General Description
The Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) in the Division for Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) at LaGuardia Community College offers free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs contextualized to civics, parent engagement, and workforce development, along with career counseling and case management services to low-income immigrant adults. Our goal is to support students in becoming life-long learners and independent, contributing citizens of New York. The Educational Case Manager will report to the Director of Center for Immigrant Education and Training.

The primary responsibilities of this in-person position will be:

Counsel and advise clients on their career, academic, and social service needs
Review student intake forms to assess student needs, coordinate appropriate referrals/events, and incorporate guest speakers for informative workshops
Lead in-class workshops and one -on-one follow-up sessions, including college and career workshops
Advise clients about career ladders and alternative pathways for immigrants
Assist students with completing education and employment plans
Track student progress, attendance, and satisfaction while completing all data entry tasks in compliance with funder and university requirements
Identify and establish referral relationships with relevant partner organizations, social service agencies, and other CUNY departments to support client needs
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors’ Degree in a directly related field of study from an accredited institution, an appropriate certification of specialization, and no fewer than three (3) years of progressively responsible experience of related work; Master’s degree preferred.
Relevant experience in counseling individuals and/or leading workshops
Strong awareness of the barriers facing English language learner and internationally trained professional (ITP) immigrants looking to integrate into US workforce and academic environments.
Some weekday evening hours required (approximately 5-8 pm) to accommodate evening student schedules.
Familiarity with strengths-based, culturally competent approaches.
Bi-lingual preferred.
Familiarity with the healthcare, construction or food service sectors preferred.
This is a grant-funded position through the Research Foundation of CUNY. Appointments are subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Salary: $45.00/hr

See full description and process to apply at this link

ESOL Instructor P/T

10/31/2025

Part-time ESOL teachers needed for several locations within Queens Public Library

Queens Public Library’s ESOL Program is currently seeking part-time ESOL teachers for our Spring 2026 semester (February-May 2026).
Location: Several locations in Southeastern Queens*

Bellerose Library (250-06 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose)
South Jamaica Library (108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica)
South Ozone Park Library (128-16 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park)

*Preference given to candidates who live in Queens or Nassau County

Classes may meet during the following schedules:

Mondays AND Wednesdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
Mondays AND Thursdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
Fridays, 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturdays, 10:00am-2:00pm

Salary: $46/hour + 1hr of prep time per week

Responsibilities:

Be comfortable teaching adult ESOL students at both the beginning and intermediate levels (NRS 1-6)
Develop engaging materials and lesson plans
Administer BEST Plus 3.0 oral proficiency exam at ESOL registrations and in the classroom (Certification in BEST Plus 3.0 required)
Electronically submit weekly lessons plans and monthly attendance rosters
MUST be able to travel to various locations across Queens for substitutions and to assist with ESOL registrations.

How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Marco Castillo AND Mara Kotler:
([email protected]) AND ([email protected])

ESOL Instructor P/T

8/12/2025

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:

$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]

New Americans Initiative Coordinator FT

7/16/2025

Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers – to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Flatbush YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the New Americans Initiative with the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the New Americans Initiative programs and services.

Key Responsibilities:
Programmatic:

Provide ongoing support and trauma-informed case management services to participants and community members including providing and documenting social service referrals and outcomes, as per program standards and funder expectations.
Understand, articulate, and support participants with issues related to program eligibility and ensure participants understand and adhere to program philosophy, standards, rules, and regulations.
Support recruitment, registration, authentic assessment, and orientation for new students. In partnership with the NAI Director, ensure consistent community outreach, retention, and recruitment within local communities.
Provide outstanding hospitality to all participants, members, and guests. Outstanding hospitality is acting as a proactive agent by initiating a professional relationship with the participants regarding their needs, concerns, and questions, and acting as an agent to accommodate those needs/concerns.
Assist with the management of programs to maximize participant satisfaction, revenue, and compliance with the YMCA and funder standards.
Provide participants with opportunities that will increase their involvement, sense of belonging, and ownership of the YMCA and their own growth and development.
Maintain internal case files and support the NAI Data Manager, ensuring timely data entry into government and internal databases or any other assigned databases, including, but not limited to, intake, goals, and outcomes, pre-and post-testing, attendance, case notes, and ensuring that supporting documentation is complete.
Maintain up-to-date referral network and linkage agreements, and ensure that workshop instructors deliver contextualized, community-driven workshops that integrate technology, family, health, immigration, legal, and financial literacy.
Assist with reporting to government and private funders, tracking and reporting student data and achievement results, and coordinating the operational aspects of the New Americans Initiative.

Supervisory:

Assist in the recruiting, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating program staff, volunteers, and interns, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication, and being clear about roles and relationships.
Additional Responsibilities:
Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
This position supports all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
Actively participate in professional development, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate and requested.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, mental health, or a relevant field is required. Or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience required.
Bilingual required: English and Haitian Creole, Spanish, or French.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy and civic education, immigration legal services, and case management.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of Windows-based computer applications and database management.
Ability to articulate immigration issues, trends, and advocacy efforts at the local, city, and state levels.
Ability to read, translate, collate, and report raw data.
Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.
Must work a minimum of two (2) evenings per week.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

Pre-GED Spanish Instructor PT

7/16/2025

Under the supervision of the Director of the Adult Education Pre-College Programs, the Spanish Pre-HSE Instructor will provide basic education instruction (pre-high school equivalency preparation) in Spanish at LaGuardia Community College for students with low reading and math skills, who are not eligible for the HSE class. Classes are offered on Mondays (remote), Tuesdays (in person), and Thursdays (in person) from 6pm-9pm, beginning September 2025.

All instruction will be conducted in Spanish.
Responsibilities include:

Create a student-centered, engaging learning environment,
Develop theme-based, contextualized lessons using both synchronous and asynchronous instruction in all subject areas (math, science, reading, writing & social studies) with lessons in basic level reading, writing and math
Assess student content knowledge and tailor instruction relevant to GED preparation.
Evaluate student progress and provide feedback, both formally and informally
Prepare students to move to the next level HSE class.
Administer required assessments, such as GED Ready exams.
Maintain attendance records and work collaboratively with the office staff and case managers on student participation and needs.
Participate in professional development and attend staff meetings.

Qualifications:

BA or BS in education or related field
Minimum two years related teaching experience
Fluent in Spanish
Knowledge of GED exam and subject area content in Spanish
Experience teaching online classes
Ability to create thematic, content-based curricula
Proficient at integrating technology into lessons
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills
Salary approximately $40 per hour, 12 hrs per week

Send resume to Olivia Mayer [email protected]

ESOL, ABE, and pre-HSE Lead Instructor F/T

4/9/2025

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 serving 65 locations.

Within the larger scope of formal and informal learning of the Programs & Services Department’s (PSD) Adult Learner Program (ALP) division, the Lead Instructor instructs adult education courses at all National Reporting System (NRS) levels, with the goal of moving participants to Higher Educational functioning levels enabling participants to pursue training and/or post-secondary education as well as see and retain employment to achieve self-sufficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applies content knowledge and expertise in teaching to drive participant progress and outcomes.
Designs and implements lesson plans that ensure students make measurable skills gains, and helps prepare participants for testing including High School Equivalency (HSE) exams.
Provides information and support to participants pursuing jobs and/or post-secondary education and training.
Develops and uses appropriate tools to measure participant outcomes beyond measurable skills gains.
Assists with the coordination of adult literacy programs that provide materials, guidance, and support to adult learners.
Administers BEST Plus, Best Literacy, TABE, TASC Readiness and other applicable testing instruments to assess participants’ measurable skills gains.
Supports part-time instructors in implementing internal and external curricula including but not limited to: Common Core and College & Career Readiness-aligned curricula through professional development, modeling and coaching.
Designs and facilitates professional development sessions to meet funding requirements.
Refines lessons learned from professional development workshops to develop recommendations for instructors.
Facilitates the distribution of information gained through meetings and observations.
Meets regularly with managers and staff to assess the progress of curriculum and professional development efforts, and modify methodologies as needed.
Leads Queens Public Library’s Adult Learning Program (ALP) instructors through modeling, training, coaching, and observations in use of effective instructional methods.
Leverages best practices in Adult Education principles and instruction to build upon the current curriculum and develops a coaching model that will help teachers achieve instructional outcomes.
Informs instructors of current issues related to New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) adult literacy programming.
Facilitates conversations with instructors to provide specialized academic instruction, recommends appropriate materials and resources to participants, and provides access to computer-assisted instruction.
Collaborates in reviewing, editing and revising curricula as needed.
Manages online communications and online support with participating teachers.
Establishes a clear pedagogy and set of goals/outcomes that guide the entire instructional staff.
Develops curriculum sequences for ESOL, ABE, and pre-HSE resulting in coherent and well-articulated progression across NRS educational levels.
Outlines framework for teachers to informally assess themselves and their participants during the process of achieving program outcomes and objectives.
Collaborates with faculty and administration to create curricula that allows for flexibility and encourages experimentation/innovation and digital literacy within overall structure.
Incorporates interdisciplinary approaches within the curricula when appropriate.
Provides direction for procurement of material, training, and fiscal resources to implement curricula.
Performs other duties as required.

The schedule for this position will include Saturdays and evenings as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required. Minimum of four years of experience in adult education required. Evidence of mastery and application of adult education principles required.
At least one year of experience supervising, training and/or providing professional development to teaching staff required.
At least one year of experience with both independent and collaborative curriculum development required.
Experience with integrating technology into classroom instruction and for supplemental learning outside of a classroom setting required.
Must have knowledge of existing academic standards at the high school and college levels in New York State (e.g. NYS Common Core Learning Standards, college placement exams, etc.).
Strong facilitation, training, and professional development skills required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment required.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills, exceptional attention to detail, and be highly organized. Strong written, verbal and digital communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Coaching experience a plus.
Working knowledge of TASC, TABE Assessment, TASC Readiness Assessment, Best Plus and Best Literacy preferred.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and reference “Lead Instructor – EXTERNAL” in the subject line of the email. Resumes will only be accepted by email.

Starting annual salary is $57,664.

The Queens Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABE/HSE Instructor (Part-time) - closed

1/29/2025

ESOL Instructor P/T

11/15/2024

Part-time ESOL teacher needed for Queens Public Library at Far Rockaway
Queens Public Library’s ESOL Program is currently seeking a part-time ESOL teacher to teach a class at our Far Rockaway Library, for our Spring 2025 semester (February-May, 2025).
Location: Queens Public Library at Far Rockaway (1637 Central Avenue, in Far Rockaway, Queens)

Schedule: Weekdays: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am-2:00pm (must be on-site at 10:30am)

Salary: $40/hour + class prep time (30 minutes per day; total 1 hour of prep per week)

Responsibilities:

MUST be able to travel to the Far Rockaway location
Be comfortable teaching adult ESOL students at both the beginning and intermediate levels
Develop engaging materials and lesson plans
Administer BEST Plus oral proficiency exam at ESOL registrations and in the classroom
Electronically submit weekly lessons plans and monthly attendance rosters
Be comfortable with and adept at using Google Drive

Please note: teachers who can travel to southeastern Queens are also encouraged to apply, as opportunities in that area of Queens, at various schedules, may also soon be available.

How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Marco Castillo ([email protected]) AND Mara Kotler ([email protected]).

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