ESL Instructor P/T

The Prospect Park YMCA, which serves NYC’s extraordinarily diverse, low-income immigrant population, is seeking an energetic and disciplined English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor to fill a part time position.  We are seeking an instructor who can teach ESL classes to our students at our New American Welcome Center (NAWC).  The ESL Instructor will also evaluate student progress with the use of the NYS English Assessment Test and other alternative methods of assessment.

Responsibilities:

• Teach ESL and Cultural Orientation to adult immigrants, refugees and other foreign nationals.
  
• Prepare lesson plans and materials needed for the class.
  
• Conduct the NYS Placement Pre-Test on new students and NYS Placement Post-Test on all students.
  
• Submit test results with recommended class placement and notify students of their respective class placements.
  
• Prepare alternative assessment tools to evaluate student progress in reading and writing.
  
• Compile evaluation and portfolio assessment materials at the end of the cycle.
  
• Prepare roster, update forms and submit them in a timely manner.
  
• Notify the Program Coordinator and/or Counselor of any changes, transferees or drop-outs among the students.
  
• Prepare promotion lists, turnaround documents, and other reports required by NAWC Program Standards and/or funding agencies.
  
• Gather important information from students on a regular basis to assess their achievements and actual outcomes.
  
• Encourage participation in multicultural activities and exchange among the students and staff.
  
• Actively participate in staff development activities as provided internally by NAWC and/or the YMCA; or as provided for by funding agencies and other community organizations.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s in TESOL or Education preferred.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  
• Knowledge of basic teaching techniques, methods and principles of teaching languages.
  
• Knowledge of preparing lesson plans, syllabus, promotion lists, grant documents and reporting systems.
  
• Knowledge in conducting the NYS Placement Test and preparing assessment tools.
  
• Ability to determine the students’ level of English Proficiency.
  
• Bilingual a plus.
  

If qualified, please forward your cover letter and resume with subject line “ESL Instructor” to [email protected] or to:

Prospect Park YMCA
Attn.: Nabila Khan
357 Ninth Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215


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