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Substitute Teacher for ESOL

YMCA Of Greater Boston

Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

YMCA of Greater Bostons International Learning Center - ILC

100 Franklin Street

Boston MA 02110

Branch: Education and Training

Position Title: Substitute Teacher ESOL Instructors: Beginner Advanced levels available YMCA International Learning Center (ILC) Boston

Position Type: long-term substitute teacher

ESOL Instructor position: all levels

Come and make a difference in peoples lives! The YMCA ILC Boston has been helping the community learn English and develop employment skills to improve their lives for over 24 years.

Requirements:

Bachelors 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

Key Responsibilities

Be a substitute teacher for ESOL Career Advancement and English for Immigrant Entrepreneurs classes to adults of diverse linguistic cultural religious socio-economic and educational backgrounds
Survey and incorporate adult learner goals into coursework for a student-centered and goal oriented ESOL class
Develop lesson plans and deliver engaging and contextualized lessons which integrate academic and employment skills utilizing the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
Provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fosters students language production.
Select and adapt materials educational apps and web resources for Google Classroom and Zoom.
Present clear content and language objectives to students for each class.
Incorporate digital literacy skills into class content and coursework.
Collaborate with Education and Career Advisor to ensure that all students are progressing with their personal education and career goals.
Conduct formative and summative assessments regularly to evaluate students progress
Work collaboratively with peers on curriculum review common planning and program improvement
Communicate classroom/student issues to Program Director in a timely manner

Description of Administration:

Keep accurate and timely attendance records
Provide progress reports to students twice a year.
Attending teacher meetings
Document weekly lesson plans in Google drive.

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)

Required Experience:

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