Substitute teacher ESOL Instructors YMCA International Learning Center (ILC) Boston

Company: YMCA of Greater Boston
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description Branch: Education and Training Position Title: Substitute teacher for Remote or hybrid ESOL Instructors: Beginner – Advanced levels available, YMCA International Learning Center (ILC) Boston Position Type: substitute teacher ESOL Instructor position: all levels Substitute for Morning, afternoon, or evening ESOL classes from September 2024-June 2025 Pay includes: Hours of instruction and lesson planning teacher meeting (for long-term subs) Teaching in-person or remotely using Zoom and Google Classroom Come and make a difference in people’s lives! The YMCA ILC Boston has been helping immigrants learn English and develop employment skills to improve their lives for over 24 years. Requirements: · Bachelor’s Degree required; Education background preferred · TESOL, TEFL, TESL certificate preferred · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom · 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 · 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 Description of Position: · Substitute for our General English Classes to adults of diverse linguistic, cultural, religious, socio-economic and educational backgrounds · 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. · 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 · Attending teacher meetings (for long-term subs) · Document weekly lesson plans in Google drive.

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