Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Salary
$21 - $25 / HOUR
Quick overview
The teacher will develop and deliver daily/weekly ESOL lesson plans aligned with organizational goals, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for adult learners. Responsibilities also include designing assessments, maintaining student records, and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field, along with a minimum of one year of teaching experience, is required for this role. A TESOL/TESL certificate is preferred, and candidates fluent in languages spoken by refugee populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job description
Assignment-Based ESOL Teacher
Worcester, MA | 💲$21.38–$24.51/hour
Teach More Than English. Help Someone Find Their Voice.
At Ascentria Care Alliance, language is more than communication — it is connection, confidence, independence, and belonging.
We are currently hiring Assignment-Based ESOL Teachers to support adult learners and New Americans during periods of increased program demand, community growth, and special initiatives. These flexible, mission-driven opportunities are designed for educators who want to make an immediate and meaningful impact while helping individuals build stronger futures through education.
Every lesson you teach can help someone
- Navigate life in a new country
- Build confidence and independence
- Advocate for themselves and their families
- Feel connected within their community
About the Role
This is more than teaching vocabulary and grammar. It is about creating a safe, empowering, and engaging classroom where adult learners feel supported, encouraged, and capable of succeeding.
In this role, you may
- Teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to adult learners
- Create engaging, real-world lesson plans
- Support multicultural and multilingual classrooms
- Encourage student growth, confidence, and participation
- Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs
- Track student progress and celebrate milestones
Why Join Us?
✔ Flexible Assignment-Based Opportunities ✔ Purpose-Driven Work That Matters ✔ Immediate Community Impact ✔ Collaborative & Mission-Driven Team Culture ✔ Opportunity to Support Refugees & New Americans ✔ Potential Pathways to Future Opportunities
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking educators who bring creativity, compassion, adaptability, and energy into the classroom.
Qualifications
- include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
- Teaching experience preferred
- TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification preferred
- Passion for working within multicultural communities
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those who speak Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, Ukrainian, or Russian.
This position is based in Worcester, MA and requires in-person instruction with occasional local travel.
Because when you teach someone a language, you don’t just change their words — you help change their world.
Benefits
- Holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
