On Call - Substitute ESOL Instructor - Boston, MA

Substitute ESOL Instructor

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.

The Substitute ESOL Instructor works in the Education department and reports to the Associate Director, ESOL. The position is on-call and hybrid, located in Boston, MA, with a pay rate of $26.87/hour.

Responsibilities include providing classroom instruction that reflects a cohesive approach to listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar; preparing lesson plans and classroom materials utilizing program textbooks and supportive resources; contributing to the on-going curriculum development process; coordinating instruction with other components/programs within workforce development; referring student and classroom issues/needs to the Education Manager or Education Program Coordinator; and performing all other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required skills/abilities include the ability to model accurate American English pronunciation and grammar, outstanding communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation skills, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, interest in international, refugee, and asylee issues, being extremely well organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and the ability to demonstrate alphabetic writing skills with a marker, pen, or other hand-held writing implement.

Education and experience requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, a Master's Degree in teaching, education, or a relevant field preferred, TESOL/TEOFL Certification preferred, and at least one year of adult ESOL teaching experience preferably with immigrant populations; experience with non-literate learners.

The work environment/conditions include occasional evening hours, exposure to bright, overhead office lighting, use of office technology such as laptops, printers, mail machines, and other in-office equipment, and while working remotely, this position requires a reliable internet connection and space free from interruptions.

Physical demands include 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, and frequent bending, reaching overhead, and reaching at or below shoulder level required.

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.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States, and IINE is unable to provide visa sponsorship in connection with this.