About Us: The YMCA Education & Training Center has been helping immigrants learn English and develop employment skills to improve their lives since 1975. We are seeking a passionate and experienced ESOL instructor to join our team and help make a tangible difference in the lives of our students. Position Overview: As an ESOL Instructor and advisor, 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. Workplace type: Remote Schedule: • September 2026 – May 2027, 32 weeks • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00-8:30 • 15 hours/week between live instruction, prep, advising, and bi-weekly meetings Key Responsibilities • Teach ESOL to adults from varied linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic, and educational background. • 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. • Provides ongoing support to help students stay on track academically and personally. • Tracks student progress and outcomes related to education and employment. • Communicate any classroom or student concerns to the Program Manager promptly. • Maintain accurate attendance records and submit them on time. • Upload course materials (e.g., handouts, slides) to Google Classroom for student access. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree required; educational background preferred. • TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certification required. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom. • Authorization to 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. • Comfortable using web-based file storage platforms (e.g., Google Docs, SharePoint. • Bilingual is a plus. Job Benefits Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated team working to enrich the community through education. You will contribute to a positive, collaborative environment and help shape an impactful learning experience for adult learners. We look forward to welcoming committed educators who are eager to make a difference.