The mission of the International Institute of New England (IINE) is to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. One of the oldest and largest human services organizations for New Americans in the region, IINE serves more than 9,000 people each year in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire. Our programs include case management, youth and family services, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), employment and skills training, and immigration legal services.
A dynamic, forward-looking, and rapidly growing non-profit organization, we seek well-qualified, solutions-focused candidates who are experts in their respective fields. Successful candidates will join a committed team of professional staff and volunteers who are devoted to welcoming and serving new Americans.
Status: Non-Exempt, On call Part-Time
Duration: Temporary position ending August 13,2026
Overview
The Temporary Part-time ESOL Instructor will provide English as a second language and literacy instruction to adult learners in a Level 2 ESOL class that meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays from 10:00am-12:30pm remotely. The timeframe for this assignment is starting July 6, 2026 through August 13, 2026. The Temporary Part-time ESOL Instructor will create the lessons and be paid for 3 hours of preparation time in addition to the 6 hours of instruction per week. Instructional methods reflect a student-centered learning philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom instruction that reflects a cohesive approach to listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.
- Prepare lesson plans and classroom materials utilizing program textbooks and supportive resources.
- Refer student and classroom issues/needs to the Education Manager.
- Perform all other duties assigned by Education Manager.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Ability to model accurate American English pronunciation and grammar required.
- Outstanding communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point required.
- Interest in international, refugee, and asylee issues
- Extremely well organized, detail oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Must be able to demonstrate alphabetic writing skills with a marker, pen, or other hand-held writing implement.
- Must be able speak and hear verbal English used in the class instruction and student communication.
Education & Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
- Master’s Degree in teaching, education, or a relevant field preferred
- TESOL/TEOFL Certification preferred.
- At least one year of adult ESOL teaching experience preferably with immigrant populations; experience with non-literate learners.
Work Environment/Conditions
- Exposure to bright, overhead office lighting, use of office technology such as laptops, printers, mail machines, and other in-office equipment.
- While working remotely, this position requires reliable internet connection and space free from interruptions.
Physical Demands
- Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling materials (boxes, equipment) of 50 pounds or more.
- Continuous sitting or standing at a desk for long periods of time.
- Occasional driving to and from IINE offices as needed.
- Frequent bending, reaching overhead, and reaching at or below shoulder level required.
