ESL Program Instructor

Role Statement

At the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, we help all people reach their God-given potential in Spirit, Mind and Body. When you choose to work for the YMCA, you are in a unique position to change someone's life. You are a cause-driven leader and recognize that building relationships is critical to strengthening our members, volunteers, staff, and our community, as well as the overall health of our Y.

Through Your Work, You Will Create

• A better opportunity to share our Christian Mission
• A stronger sense of community and belonging
• A place to share our values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith
• Value to the Individuality and uniqueness of others
• Meaningful guidance to improve the health of others
  
  

The ESL Instructor is responsible for providing English language lessons to students from different backgrounds and cultures. The ESL instructor will be responsible for planning lessons and activities, adopting a creative approach, and encourage students to interact with each other to improve their English-speaking skills

ESL Instructor Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and resources relevant to the class needs
• Encouraging and engaging students to speak in English.
• Displaying excellent classroom management.
• Keeping accurate records of student performance and attendance
• Communicating with the ESL Coordinator and Literacy Director, as needed.
• Maintaining standardized guideline
  
  

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, English or related field from four-year college or university preferred
• Hold or obtain as soon as possible Literacy Certification/or ESL Certification.
• Prior teaching experience
• Ability to teach adult students from different backgrounds
• Display patience and cultural awareness
• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferable.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Vision Statement

The Y is a place where common ground thrives and people of all walks of life can belong. We approach diversity and inclusion through the Christian principles of love, compassion, kindness, and respect. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will promote and exemplify togetherness. We value, encourage, and nurture the contributions that each person makes to our increasingly diverse association and the communities we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Y to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical diverse ability, genetic Information, or other protected characteristics