What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESL Instructor position at African Communities Together?
Position Location: This position will be based in ACT’s New York City office.
Reports to: Director of Workforce Programs
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Contract
Hours: This role is a Part-Time position (10 hours/week).
Salary: The base hourly rate for this position is $40; additional compensation is negotiable based on experience.About Us: African Communities Together (ACT) is an organization of African immigrants fighting for civil rights, opportunity, and a better life for our families here in the U.S. and worldwide. ACT empowers African immigrants to integrate socially, get ahead economically, and engage civically. We develop our members as grassroots leaders who take action to make social change. Since its founding, ACT has supported thousands of African immigrants with direct services, trained hundreds of new leaders, and led successful policy campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels that have impacted hundreds of thousands of immigrants. ACT’s African immigrant membership comes from a diverse range of nationalities, cultures, and languages, is religiously diverse, and is predominantly working-class and low-income. We have offices in New York City and the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Overview: As part of our Workforce Development Program, African Communities Together (ACT) launched the Healthcare Support Career Accelerator (HSCA), an initiative designed to address career stagnation among African immigrants in healthcare support roles and create pathways to equitable job opportunities within the healthcare industry.
The HSCA program focuses on equipping participants with the English language skills necessary to pursue vocational training in healthcare. Through healthcare contextualized language instruction, participants develop the skills needed to successfully enroll in and succeed in vocational healthcare certification courses.
Position Description: ACT is seeking an experienced ESL Instructor to teach two consecutive cohorts of adult learners in the Healthcare Support Career Accelerator (HSCA) program. The instructor will provide a combination of in-person and virtual instruction over two 3.5-month terms in 2025.
Class Schedule:
- Two in-person sessions per week (3 hours each)
- One virtual session per week (2 hours)
- Course Duration: 14 weeks (3.5 months) per cohort
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver ESL instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and math using the provided curriculum.
- Design customized lesson plans to meet student needs, ensuring alignment with program goals.
- Collaborate with the Workforce Programs team to maintain accurate records of student attendance and progress.
- Assess student progress through formal and informal evaluations.
- Adapt teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Integrate technology and blended learning strategies into lessons.
- Prepare students for standardized assessments and equip them with test-taking strategies.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in place of a relevant degree.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience teaching ESL to adult learners at intermediate to advanced English proficiency levels in group settings, including basic to intermediate math instruction.
- Experience preparing adult learners for GED and college transition programs.
- Strong classroom management skills with experience facilitating both large and small groups.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with exam preparation; familiarity with the TABE exam is preferred.
- Proficiency in using technology for instruction, including virtual platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to foster a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment
- Experience in GED College prep, higher level of ESOL experience (high-intermediate) math.
- Experience incorporating job-readiness-focused English instruction is a plus.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications by April 1st, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role Studies have shown people of the global majority and female-identifying candidates in particular are likely to “count themselves out” of otherwise well-matched opportunities due to this fact. If much of this job description describes you, please apply for this role.
ACT is an affirmative action employer and strongly supports the social goals of affirmative action. We therefore make special efforts to recruit individuals from groups that are historically under-represented in professional environments, or that suffer from broader societal discrimination.
Salary : $40
