What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESOL Instructor (Hourly) - Staten Island position at The New York Public Library?
Job Description
Job Description
Description
Overview
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for the Library. Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level in both in-person and online classes. Instruction is offered in 3, 10-week cycles and 1, 4-week summer cycle.
Responsibilities
- Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency and digital literacy for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
- Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language teaching environment during class-time
- Submit lesson plans that demonstrate communicative language teaching in alignment with the prescribed curriculum
- Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences, which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals
- Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit students and maintain student records
- Participate in prescribed professional development pertaining to adult basic education and Library strategic priorities
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
Required Experience
Required Skills
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities :
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :
Work Environment
Physical Duties
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
Union / Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
Hourly ESOL Instructors provide instruction in 3, 10-week instructional cycles in the fall, winter, and spring and a 4 week summer cycle. The fall 2024 instructional cycle runs October 8-December 20 . Winter cycle runs February 3-April 5. Spring cycle runs April 28-June 30 and Summer cycle runs July 28- August 24. Additional hours may be available between instructional cycles to assist with new student testing and placement, but are not guaranteed. Extra hours are made available based on Best Plus and TABE Administrator certification, student demand, and budget availability.
Staten Island Positions Include :
Dongan Hills Library : Tuesday / Thursday 6pm-8pm
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
