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Literacy/Low Beginning ESOL Teacher for Adult Life Skills/ Employment

Employer
New American Association Of Massachusetts
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts
Closing date
Jan 15, 2025
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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Part-time (M-Th, 10a.m.-12p.m.) Literacy/Low Beginning ESOL Teacher for Adult Life Skills/ Employment Program Compensation & Schedule: $28 per hour Schedule: 8 teaching hours: Monday - Thursday 10am-12pm 8.5 hours of prep / case manager update time Total - 16.5 hours per week Locations: Lowell, (IN-PERSON ONLY - CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE) Background: The New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM) is a non-profit organization that provides social support services to refugees and immigrants in Massachusetts. Core services include: ESOL classes, employment, case management, citizenship, youth programming, and more. Purpose: ESL Literacy and Basic Beginning Instructor needed for the in-person adult ESOL program to teach conversation/pronunciation, reading, listening and writing. The instructor will place specific emphasis on employment, life skills, health & wellness, U.S. culture and social norms, and parent-school communications. Active conversation practice is encouraged. Demonstrated ability to teach diverse populations and skill levels in one classroom is required. Creativity, compassion, and high energy is a must.
Teacher may create their own relevant curriculum or utilize a vast database of collaborative print and e-resources in the NAAM collection. Responsibilities:
  • Teaching an in-person ESOL class (M-Th, 10a.m.-12p.m.) in reading, writing, conversation/pronunciation, grammar to adult learners (approximately 6-12 students).
  • Attending bi-monthly online staff meetings and occasional online professional development sessions.
  • Assessing student language skills.
  • Creating and implementing ESL lesson plans (textbooks and online resources provided).
  • Facilitating small group conversations.
Required qualifications:
  • Excellent command of the English language.
  • Experience in ESOL teaching and demonstrated ability to teach diverse populations and skill levels in one classroom.
  • Bachelor's Degree and TESOL/TESL/TEFL certificate.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Proficiency and experience in Google Meet (our program”s videoconferencing platform), Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
  • Speak at least one additional language (preferably Spanish, Swahili, Pashto/Farci, Arabic, or Haitian Creole) preferred.
  • Familiarity with common ABE/ESL standards and leveling systems (i.e. NRS, Mass. ELPs, NRS, etc.)
We aim to fill this position as soon as possible. To apply, please send a resume and brief email introducing yourself to Mia Mountain, at mmountain@naamass.org and Erica Peterson at epeterson@naamass.org

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