US Civics Instructor P/T

The YMCA of Greater New York, which serves New York City’s extraordinarily diverse population, is seeking energetic and disciplined ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Instructors to fill immediate part-time positions.  We are looking for individuals who can teach US Civics and Citizenship in a New Americans Welcome Center (NAWC), located in the Flushing area, to students whose proficiency levels range from beginning literacy to high intermediate.  
Responsibilities:

• Develop and diver written weekly unity and daily lesson plans, according to a subscribed curriculum.
• Research and write lesson plans.
• Create and facilitate activities that motivate students and promote participation.
• Deliver lessons using effective methodology.
• Administer pre and post tests, and other evaluative tools.
• Track classroom attendance and utilize other student monitoring devices.
• Track deadlines and maintain comprehensive calendar of reports and forms; fill out all appropriate forms and submit in a timely manner. 
• Actively participate in designated meetings and special events.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience teaching English and/or other languages. 
• Bilingual in Spanish, French, Chinese and /or Polish preferred.
• Knowledge of basic teaching techniques and methods and principles of teaching languages, students’ cultural background and its effect on the students’ learning process, preparing lesson, syllabus, promotion lists, and grant documents and reporting systems, conducting NYS Placement Test and preparing assessment tools.
• Knowledge of Best Plus Testing and database is a plus.
• Ability to determine the students’ level of English Proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent hospitality skills.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with an organizational culture committed to serving all members of our community.  As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve.  Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity.  If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please forward your cover letter resume with subject line “US Civics Instructor” to [email protected] or to:

Flushing YMCA
Attn.:   Michelle Lam
138-46 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11354