ESOL Instructor (Hourly) - St. George Library Center (Staten Island)
Overview
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for The New York Public Library (NYPL). Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level in both in-person and online classes. Instruction is offered in three, 10-week cycles and one, 4-week summer cycle.
Must be able to work:
St. George Library (Staten Island): Saturdays from 10am-2pm
Responsibilities
Required Education & Certifications
Saturdays from 10am-2pm with 1 hour of paid prep time per week
This position works on a cycle basis (Three 10-week instructional cycles in the fall, winter, spring and one 4 week summer cycle)
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
Apply here: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/7bef3de1-63cf-49eb-8a32-31803cb93bc2
About The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at
www.nypl.org.
Overview
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for The New York Public Library (NYPL). Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level in both in-person and online classes. Instruction is offered in three, 10-week cycles and one, 4-week summer cycle.
Must be able to work:
St. George Library (Staten Island): Saturdays from 10am-2pm
Responsibilities
- Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency and digital literacy for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
- Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language teaching environment during class-time
- Submit lesson plans that demonstrate communicative language teaching in alignment with the prescribed curriculum
- Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences, which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals
- Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit students and maintain student records
- Participate in prescribed professional development pertaining to adult basic education and Library strategic priorities
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least 1 year of experience teaching adults in both in-person and online settings
- Experience creating lesson plans using a backward design approach
- Experience administering standardized assessments
- Required Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to meet deadlines for administrative tasks
- Strong computer skills including using Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Zoom
- Knowledge of technology-assisted learning, instructional software, video, audio and distance learning
- All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
- Be Welcoming and Inclusive
- Public library setting
- Classroom setting within 1 of 9 Adult Learning Centers
Saturdays from 10am-2pm with 1 hour of paid prep time per week
This position works on a cycle basis (Three 10-week instructional cycles in the fall, winter, spring and one 4 week summer cycle)
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
Apply here: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/7bef3de1-63cf-49eb-8a32-31803cb93bc2
About The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at
www.nypl.org.
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