YMCA of Greater Boston
Part Time Remote ESOL Instructor
100 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110
On-site · Part-time · $29.35/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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This role is supporting the YMCA Boston International Learning Center’s adult education programs. The instructor will teach English language classes to adult learners and create a welcoming, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
The position is primarily scheduled during evening hours, with some in-person teaching
hours required. The instructor will work collaboratively with program staff to support
student learning, participation, and progress toward their educational and career goals.
The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, and comfortable working with a diverse
population of adult learners in both in-person and online settings.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities include:· Teach ESOL to adult small business owners of diverse linguistic, cultural, religious, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
· Teach courses online via Zoom.
· Prepare and deliver engaging, learner-centered lessons.
· Customize existing curriculum to engage and meet student needs and English proficiency
level.
· Incorporate digital literacy to enhance small business growth.
· Contextualize reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar, speaking and listening skills
using a business model.
· Use Google Classroom to organize and design homework and asynchronous coursework.
· Provide clear and explicit instructions both in writing and orally to students.
· Communicate with students through online messaging platforms (Google Classroom).
· Collaborate with Education and Career Advisors to ensure that all students are
progressing.
· Schedule guest speakers to enhance curriculum.
· Survey and incorporate learner goals into coursework for a student-centered, goal oriented, participatory ESOL class.
· Review and track goals and achievements with students and maintain student portfolios.
· Maintain timely and accurate documentation of attendance and student progress.
· Outline teacher and program expectations to the students clearly at the beginning of each
new unit.
Administrative responsibilities include:
· Keep timely and accurate documentation of attendance.
· Document and submit lesson plans in the provided format.
· Document student progress and achievements.
· Communicate classroom/student issues to Directors in a timely manner.
· Participate actively in meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of program.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Education background preferred
- TESOL, TEFL, TESL certificate preferred
- Eligible to live and work in the US
- Sensitive to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues
- Strong communication skills, inter-personal skills, and classroom management skills
- Able to participate in paid Professional Development
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom
- Comfortable learning and using web-based file storage i.e., Google Docs, SharePoint, etc.
- Eager to contribute to a collaborative working environment
- Bilingual a plus
Benefits
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)