Why Join Us:

At BCNC, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our community. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to social impact and is both supportive and resourceful. We believe in fostering an empowering and inclusive work environment where every individual can contribute, grow, and thrive. If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to align your passion with making meaningful change, explore our open positions and join us in our mission to pave the way for a better tomorrow.

What You Will Do:

The ESOL Lead Teacher is a member of the BCNC Adult Education and Workforce team. Adult Education prepares adult immigrant learners with the education, training, and guidance that lead them to successful employment and family-sustaining wages. You will strengthen immigrant adults and teach individuals English and the critical skills they need to thrive in today’s economy. You will report directly to the Director of Adult Education.

In this role, you will:

Instruction & Planning:

Plan and teach ESOL classes aligned with Massachusetts Adult Education standards and program curriculum.
Develop syllabi, unit plans, and lesson plans that support structured, standards-based instruction.
Integrate workforce readiness skills, digital literacy, and learner-centered instructional strategies into lessons.
Adapt instruction to meet diverse student learning needs and goals.
Use Google Classroom to organize and share instructional materials and assignments.
Review student feedback and assessment data to refine instruction and improve learning outcomes.
Support students in achieving Educational Functioning Level gains aligned with program performance targets.
Lead classroom-based orientation instruction for new student cohorts during designated onboarding periods.

Instructional Leadership & Collaboration:

Serve as a liaison between ESOL teaching staff and program leadership to share instructional needs, updates, and feedback.
Facilitate teacher meetings and support collaboration and sharing of instructional best practices.
Mentor and support new teaching staff during onboarding and ongoing instruction.
Provide guidance to staff on instructional strategies, classroom management, and curriculum implementation.
Coordinate with colleagues on curriculum review and improvement efforts.
Recommend and support relevant professional development opportunities for instructional staff.

Instructional Coordination:

Coordinate instructional materials requests from teaching staff within the classroom materials budget line.
Review requests for alignment with allowable categories and available funds.
Compile and submit consolidated materials requests to program administration for approval and purchasing.
Support consistency in instructional documentation, including lesson plans and attendance records.
Provide reminders and follow-up with teaching staff regarding required submissions and deadlines.
Identify areas where staff may need additional instructional support and help coordinate assistance with program leadership.
Communicate with program staff regarding coverage needs for planned absences, as needed.

Student Support & Assessment:

Participate in scheduled intake and placement testing as part of program assessment processes.
Reserve designated weekly time during the academic year for intake testing as scheduled (primarily during peak enrollment periods).
Collaborate with advisors and program staff on student placement and instructional recommendations as needed.
Participate in program-wide standardized student assessments, including administering assessments during designated testing periods.
Obtain and maintain certification in BEST Plus 3.0 and/or TABE CLAS-E assessments, as assigned by program leadership.
Maintain accurate student records in accordance with program and DESE requirements.
Track attendance and follow up with absent students per program procedures.
Meet with students to review goals and support progress tracking in collaboration with advisors.
Document student progress and assessment data to support instructional planning and reporting.

Program and Professional Development:

Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional practice.
Set and track annual professional goals aligned with program priorities.
Contribute to department-wide initiatives and instructional improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Look For:

Bachelor’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Education, or related field.
Three to seven years of experience teaching adult ESOL or English language learners in classroom settings.
Strong instructional skills, including lesson planning, differentiation, and student assessment.
Experience using student data to support instructional planning and learner progress.
Experience teaching online and using educational technology platforms to support instruction (e.g., Google Classroom or similar LMS tools).
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple instructional priorities in a classroom-based environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with fellow instructors, advisors, and program staff.
Commitment to student-centered teaching in a diverse, multilingual adult learning environment.
This is a lead teacher role focused on instructional leadership and peer collaboration. It does not include formal supervisory authority over staff.

Perferred:

Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Experience teaching immigrant and multilingual adult learners in adult education settings.
Familiarity with Massachusetts Adult Education standards and DESE-funded program requirements.
Experience mentoring or supporting other instructors in instructional practice.
Familiarity with standardized ESOL assessments (e.g., BEST Plus 3.0, TABE CLAS-E Reading/Writing).
Experience working with diverse immigrant communities served by the program, including Chinese-speaking learners.

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation package.
Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage.
Retirement plan with employer matching.
Supportive time-off policy.
Professional development.

Working Conditions:

Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
This position involves performing essential job functions in typical work environments, including but not limited to offices, classrooms, or community settings. Duties may require routine movement such as walking, standing, and bending. Depending on the role, responsibilities may also include the ability to move items weighing up to 25–50 pounds, and the use of computer equipment and effective communication. All essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please Note:

You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. The language proficiency requirement is based solely on the needs of the position and is essential for fulfilling the role’s responsibilities. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.

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