Substitute Teacher – ESOL

YMCA of Greater Boston

Substitute ESOL teacher teaching English and employment skills to diverse adult learners at YMCA of Greater Boston. Creating lessons, assessing progress, and supporting students’ education and career goals.

Posted 8/13/2026part-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering ESOL coursework tailored to adult learners, incorporating Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and digital literacy skills. Strong ability to create a supportive classroom environment while collaborating with peers and advisors to enhance student outcomes.

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ESOL InstructionMassachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)Classroom ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle Suite

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Hard Skills

Lesson PlanningFormative and Summative AssessmentDigital Literacy SkillsCurriculum DevelopmentBilingual Ability

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationSensitivity to Socio-Economic IssuesClassroom Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google ClassroomZoomGoogle DriveSharePointEducational Apps

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeTESOL CertificateTEFL CertificateTESL Certificate

Industry Keywords

Adult EducationStudent-Centered LearningGoal-Oriented CourseworkDiverse BackgroundsProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Substitute teach ESOL, Career Advancement, and English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs classes for adults from diverse backgrounds
Survey and incorporate adult learner goals into student-centered, goal-oriented ESOL coursework
Develop lesson plans and deliver engaging, contextualized lessons integrating academic and employment skills using Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
Provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fosters language production
Select and adapt materials, educational apps, and web resources for Google Classroom and Zoom
Present clear content and language objectives for each class
Incorporate digital literacy skills into class content and coursework
Collaborate with the Education and Career Advisor on students' personal, education, and career goals
Conduct formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress
Collaborate with peers on curriculum review, common planning, and program improvement
Communicate classroom and student issues to the Program Director
Maintain accurate and timely attendance records
Provide students with progress reports twice a year
Attend teacher meetings
Document weekly lesson plans in Google Drive

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required; Education background preferred
TESOL, TEFL, or TESL certificate preferred
Eligible to live and work in the United States
Sensitivity to socio-economic and ethnic minority issues
Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills
Ability to participate in paid Professional Development
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom
Comfort learning and using web-based file storage such as Google Docs and SharePoint
Eagerness to contribute to a collaborative working environment
Bilingual ability is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Developing leadership skills in a caring, challenging and diverse working environment
Opportunities to learn new skills and functions
YMCA career training programs
Healthy work/life balance
FREE YMCA Membership
Discounts on specialty programs such as Personal Training and Swimming Lessons
Discounted or FREE family membership
Robust Retirement Plan up to 10% (eligibility requirements apply)
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package
Vacation and Sick Time (part-time employees receive sick time)
Paid Professional Development