Americans Initiative Instructor; Flushing YMCA)

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor who will be responsible for developing curricula that are aligned with adult learning principles and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes (in ESOL, HSE/ ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned classes), evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full‑time or part‑time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor who will be responsible for developing curricula that are aligned with adult learning principles and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes (in ESOL, HSE/ ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned classes), evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full‑time or part‑time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

• Bachelor’s Degree required. A Master’s Degree in Education is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience teaching English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy.
• Knowledge in preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
• Knowledge in conducting and preparing assessment tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of civic education, immigration legal services, and case management, is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Plus Testing is preferred.
• Must be a self‑starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.