Substitute ESOL Instructor - Boston, MA

The mission of the International Institute of New England IINE is to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement education career advancement and pathways to citizenship One of the oldest and largest human services organizations for New Americans in the region IINE serves more than 9000 people each year in Boston and Lowell Massachusetts and Manchester New Hampshire Our programs include case management youth and family services English for Speakers of Other Languages ESOL employment and skills training and immigration legal services A dynamic forward looking and rapidly growing non profit organization we seek well qualified solutions focused candidates who are experts in their respective fields Successful candidates will join a committed team of professional staff and volunteers who are devoted to welcoming and serving new Americans Overview The Substitute ESOL Instructor provides English as a second language and computer instruction to adult learners in the ESOL Program in an as needed on call capacity The Substitute ESOL Instructor uses lesson plans created by the classroom Instructor and is not required to prepare material Instructional methods reflect a student centered learning philosophy Position Substitute ESOL Instructor Department Education Reports to Associate Director ESOLSupervises NAStatus On Call Location Boston MA Position Format Hybrid Pay 2687hour

Responsibilities Provide classroom instruction that reflects a cohesive approach to listening speaking reading writing and grammar

Prepare lesson plans and classroom materials utilizing program textbooks and supportive resources

Contribute to the on going curriculum development process Review and adopt new materials as needed

Coordinate instruction with other componentsprograms within workforce development to ensure that clients have maximum opportunities to improve their communication and job readiness skills gain employment and advance towards their career goals

Refer student and classroom issuesneeds to the Education Manager or Education Program Coordinator Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor

Required Skills Abilities Ability to model accurate American English pronunciation and grammar required

Outstanding communication skills including written verbal and presentation skills

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel and Power Point required

Interest in international refugee and asylee issues

Extremely well organized detail oriented flexible and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Bilingualbicultural candidates are encouraged to apply

Must be able to demonstrate alphabetic writing skills with a marker pen or other hand held writing implement

Must be able speak and hear verbal English used in the class instruction and student communication

Education & Experience Bachelors Degree in related field required

Masters Degree in teaching education or a relevant field preferred

TESOLTEOFL Certification preferred

At least one year of adult ESOL teaching experience preferably with immigrant populations; experience with non literate learners

Work Environment Conditions Occasional evening hours

Exposure to bright overhead office lighting use of office technology such as laptops printers mail machines and other in office equipment

While working remotely this position requires reliable internet connection and space free from interruptions

Physical Demands Occasional lifting pushing and pulling materials boxes equipment of 50 pounds or more Continuous sitting or standing at a desk for long periods of time Occasional driving to and from IINE offices as needed

Frequent bending reaching overhead and reaching at or below shoulder level required

Covid 19 Policy IINE does not require applicants for most positions to show proof of Covid 19 Some federal contracts however require IINE staff to show proof of Covid 19 vaccination and some immigration status adjustments such as a Green Card require proof of Covid 19 vaccination as well Consequently for some positions IINE staff may be required to show proof of vaccination and in others IINE staff will be supporting clients who are required by law to have proof of vaccination in order to adjust their status in the United States US Work Eligibility Notice This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States and IINE is unable to provide visa sponsorship in connection with this