Department: Education & Training
Position Title: Part-Time Instructor
Position Type: Part Time, Hourly
Location: Haynes Early Education Center- 263 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
Compensation: $29.35 / hour
Schedule:
• October 27, 2026 – May 27, 2027
o Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:15 PM, with occasional Wednesdays
• 5- 7.5 paid hours/week
About Us:
The YMCA Education & Training Center is proud to launch a series of school-based Adult ESOL
programs in collaboration with several Boston Public Hub Schools. We are committed to
empowering adult learners and fostering community growth through education. We are
seeking passionate and experienced ESOL instructors to join our team and help make a tangible
difference in the lives of our students.
Position Overview:
As an ESOL Instructor, you will deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners from diverse
backgrounds, helping them develop essential language skills. This role involves creating an
engaging, student-centered environment where learning goals align with students' personal
and professional objectives.
Position Title: Part-Time Instructor
Position Type: Part Time, Hourly
Location: Haynes Early Education Center- 263 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
Compensation: $29.35 / hour
Schedule:
• October 27, 2026 – May 27, 2027
o Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:15 PM, with occasional Wednesdays
• 5- 7.5 paid hours/week
About Us:
The YMCA Education & Training Center is proud to launch a series of school-based Adult ESOL
programs in collaboration with several Boston Public Hub Schools. We are committed to
empowering adult learners and fostering community growth through education. We are
seeking passionate and experienced ESOL instructors to join our team and help make a tangible
difference in the lives of our students.
Position Overview:
As an ESOL Instructor, you will deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners from diverse
backgrounds, helping them develop essential language skills. This role involves creating an
engaging, student-centered environment where learning goals align with students' personal
and professional objectives.
- Teach beginner-level ESOL to adults from varied linguistic, cultural, religious, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
- • Design and deliver engaging, contextually relevant lesson plans that integrate both
- language and life skills.
- • Foster an inclusive and safe classroom atmosphere that supports active
- participation and language practice.
- • Present clear language and content objectives for each session.
- • Regularly conduct formative and summative assessments to monitor and report on
- students’ progress.
- • Communicate any classroom or student concerns to the Program Manager
- promptly.
- • Maintain accurate attendance records and submit them on time.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required; educational background preferred.
• TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom.
• Authorization to live and work in the U.S.
• Strong understanding of and sensitivity to socio-economic and ethnic minority
issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to engage in paid professional development activities.
• Comfortable using web-based file storage platforms (e.g., Google Docs,
SharePoint).
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required; educational background preferred.
• TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom.
• Authorization to live and work in the U.S.
• Strong understanding of and sensitivity to socio-economic and ethnic minority
issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to engage in paid professional development activities.
• Comfortable using web-based file storage platforms (e.g., Google Docs,
SharePoint).
• Bilingual is a plus.
Why work at the Y?
The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
- Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
- Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
- Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
- Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
- A healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you.
- Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
- Discounted or FREE family membership.
- Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
- Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)