Adult ESOL Instructor - Morning

Overview

Jacob

A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, older adults, immigrants, and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website ssettlement.org.

Riis Settlement seeks an experienced, creative, hard-working and dynamic ESOL instructor to work 9 hours per week in the mornings (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

- 12:00 p.m.) at our program site at the Queensbridge Community Center in Long Island City, Queens. The ESOL Instructor will work within the Immigrant Services Program to provide limited English proficient adults with contextualized instruction that gives students the English language skills to effectively participate in the communities in which they live. Successful candidates will have experience creating student-centered learning environments, using a communicative approach, and incorporating technology, civic engagement, and job readiness in the classroom.

The instructor fosters a classroom environment that offers participants the resources, opportunities and support needed to help them grow and achieve self-sufficiency. This is a six month, contract-based position from January to June 2026.

• Provide contextualized, content-based English language instruction at beginning, intermediate and/or advanced levels.
• Provide authentic language tasks, interactive activities, and opportunities to practice speaking and writing for fluency.
• Design and implement engaging lesson plans that incorporate best practices in TESOL and assist students in meeting the curriculum standards for appropriate level, through a variety of instructional methods adapted to diverse learning styles. Incorporate technology and digital literacy instruction into ESOL classroom instruction.
• Design and administer student assessment tools that gauge student learning and monitor achievement of performance outcomes.
• Create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning among program participants.
• Submit course outlines for each class cycle to address topics and materials to be covered in class.
• Submit monthly student progress assessments for contract reporting.
• Attend monthly program meetings and staff development activities.
• Assist with student registration and pre- and post-testing at quarterly registration events (training will be provided if not certified to administer BEST Plus).
• Assist with other contract reporting requirements as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years relevant teaching experience (Master’s in TESOL and/or Education preferred)
• Ability to modify/adapt existing lesson plans and curricula to fit program needs, and/or create original lesson plans
• Thorough, detailed knowledge and understanding of English grammar with the ability to clearly explain all verbs, tenses and parts of speech.
• Ability to interact with diverse ethnic populations and empathize with people unfamiliar with local culture.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft XP.
• Ethical and professional conduct that facilitates the building of a respectful, trusting and collaborative relationship with program staff and students.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• 40 hours’ sick leave
• 21 hours of personal leave
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• EAP Services

Jacob

A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.