Massachusetts ESOL Program Directory

Massachusetts ESOL Program Directory Adult Basic Education and Higher Education Programs Published by Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speake...
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Massachusetts ESOL Program Directory Adult Basic Education and Higher Education Programs

Published by Massachusetts Association of Teachers of Speakers of Other Languages (MATSOL) 2 Canton Street, Suite B-223, Stoughton, MA 02072 www.matsol.org

Massachusetts ESOL Program Directory The ESOL Program Directory was originally published by MATSOL in print format for nearly 20 years starting in 1980. This directory is published digitally and provided free to MATSOL members on our website. It serves primarily as a resource for ESOL educators who are seeking employment in Massachusetts. At this time, it only contains information on Adult Basic Education and Higher Education programs. Information on K-12 programs is available from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at http://www.doe.mass.edu. Employers can submit program information at MATSOL’s website: http://www.matsol.org. The directory is updated periodically as more program information is submitted. Disclaimer: Information in this directory is submitted by the programs listed. MATSOL is not responsible for any errors, missing information, or omissions.

Index American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI).......................................................................................... 3 Asian American Civic Association.................................................................................................................. 3 BCYF Perkins Community Center Adult Learning Program........................................................................... 4 Brockton Public Schools Adult Learning Center............................................................................................ 4 Center for English Language and Orientation Programs, Boston University................................................ 4 Community Accesss ESOL ............................................................................................................................. 5 Computer Systems Institute/ESOL Academy ................................................................................................ 5 ELS Language Center..................................................................................................................................... 6 Framingham Adult ESL Plus........................................................................................................................... 6 Harvard Bridge Program ............................................................................................................................... 6 The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. ............................................................................................................ 7 Mount Ida College ESL Plus........................................................................................................................... 7 The New England School of English .............................................................................................................. 7 Project Literacy ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Randolph Community Partnership, Inc (RCP) ............................................................................................... 8 Salem State University .................................................................................................................................. 9 Springfield Technical Community College, English as a Second Language ................................................... 9 South Boston en Accion ..............................................................................................................................10 United South End Settlements....................................................................................................................10 The Welcome Project.................................................................................................................................. 11

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Massachusetts ESOL Program Directory

American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610 Email: [email protected] Website: clarku.edu/copace ALCI is a multi-level ESL program designed to meet the needs of a variety of student-types to include international ESL students, Clark University undergraduate and graduate level students with English language requirements, and Worcester area immigrants, refugees, and visitors. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits: Recruitment:

101-150 FT - 0; PT - 12 FT - 0; PT – 5 Pay Rate: FT- 0- 0; PT - 25-30 Paid Prep Time: No MA Related Field FT - None PT - None newspaper, MATSOLworks Job Listings, TESOL Job Placement Bulletin

Asian American Civic Association 87 Tyler Street, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02111 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.aaca-boston.org

The Asian American Civic Association has been providing English classes, job training and a variety of social services to immigrants since 1967. The agency offers 5 basic English levels and 4 intermediate English levels, the latter focusing on transitions to college, skills training and employment. AACA also runs three job training programs-Careers in Banking and Finance, Building Energy Efficient Maintenance Skills, and the Partnership for Automotive Career Education. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Pay Rate: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits:

Substitute Policy: Recruitment: Notes:

151-200 FT - 8; PT - 6 FT - 16; PT - 8 FT- 20.5- 28; PT - 16-18 Paid Prep Time: Yes BA FT - 403-B with company match, Health insurance contributed by the institution, Paid vacation, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement PT - Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement Except in emergencies, faculty will contact substitues from an internal and external list abebostonlistserv, Program web site, HR Department, MATSOLworks Job Listings AACA's English language learners are motivated and goal oriented. Better jobs and higher levels of education and training are the key factors. The agency offers a broad continuum of ESOL and training services under one roof from Level 1 ESOL up to preparation for college. There is a collegial and supportive atmosphere for teachers and other staff.

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BCYF Perkins Community Center Adult Learning Program 155 Talbot Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf ESOL Levels I-II-III; Pre-GED 1; ,Pre_GED 2; ,Pre-GED 3 # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits:

Recruitment:

51-100 FT - 0; PT - 6 FT - 0; PT – 6 Pay Rate: FT- 0- 0; PT - 21.5-21.5 Paid Prep Time: Yes BA FT - None PT - Paid vacation, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement Program web site

Brockton Public Schools Adult Learning Center 211 Cresent Street Brockton, MA 02302 Website: brocktonpublicschools.com # of Students:

350-550

Center for English Language and Orientation Programs, Boston University 890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bu.edu/celop CELOP offers intensive English language preparation, as well as academic and cultural orientation, to international students. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits:

Recruitment:

over 200 FT - 32; PT - 40 FT - 15; PT – 11 Pay Rate: FT- 80- 85; PT - 80-85 Paid Prep Time: No MA TESOL FT - Health insurance contributed by the institution, Paid vacation, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Retirement or pension plan, Opportunities for advancement PT - Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement Word of mouth, MATSOLworks Job Listings

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Massachusetts ESOL Program Directory

Community Accesss ESOL 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120 Email: [email protected] Website: rcc.mass.edu Six levels of ESOL classes prepare students for college studies, GED, or better jobs. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits: Substitute Policy: Recruitment: Notes:

over 200 FT - 0; PT - 7 FT - 0; PT – 14 Pay Rate: FT- 0- 0; PT - 30-30 MA TESOL FT - 0 PT - 0 among each other flyers, Program web site Word of mouth and flyers

Paid Prep Time: No

Computer Systems Institute/ESOL Academy 529 Main St, Ste 223, Charlestown, MA 021029 Email: [email protected]

Website: esl.csinow.edu

The ESL Academy has several English language programs including an Intensive English Program with beginner, intermediate, and advanced level tracks. As well as three advanced Academic English Programs in writing, communication, and literature. The ESL Academy also launched its Business English Programs in 2011. Business English Programs allow F1 visa holders to legally work and live in the USA while learning professional skills. The ESL Academy plans to continue its growth and become the nation’s top provider of English language and professional studies. The ESL Academy has three Illinois campuses: Skokie, Chicago, Lombard, and two Massachusetts campuses: Boston, Worcester. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Pay Rate: Min. Education Req’d: Substitute Policy: Recruitment: Notes:

Over 200 PT - 10 PT - 30 PT – 20-22 Paid Prep Time: No MA TESOL Another instructor will substitute if needed. Career Builder The ESL Academy is a division of Computer Systems Institute (CSI), a private college founded in 1989 to serve students struggling to prepare themselves for the demands of an ever-changing computer industry. As computers became integral to careers in all businesses, CSI offered short certificate programs targeted to adult professionals employed or seeking employment in computer, medical, and business organizations. In 2005, recognizing the demand to study in the USA from a growing community of international students, CSI launched the ESL Academy to provide affordable and effective English as a Second Language programs. Since then, hundreds of students from more than 40 countries have taken courses at the ESL Academy. ESL Academy Vision English Language Programs at CSI seek to empower non-native English speaking students by providing language skills and academic strategies necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals. To achieve this, the ESL Academy utilizes a Blended Learning Methodology and level-based education in reading, vocabulary, writing, and oral skills. ESL Academy Goals To provide superior and affordable English Language training by offering: a) Highly-trained and professional instructors who exceed standards in education, teaching experience, and certification; b) Quality and practical education in a stimulating learning environment; c) Support services to aid students with cultural adaptation and to maximize learning; d) A student-focused learning environment that encourages strong channels of communication between students, staff, and faculty. CSI is Accredited by the North Central Association (NCA CASI), and authorized under Federal Law to enroll non immigrant F-1 and M-1 students.

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ELS Language Center c/o Roger Williams University Bristol, RI 02809 Email: [email protected] Website: www.els.edu/bristol

Framingham Adult ESL Plus 31 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA 01702 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.faesl.org

Framingham Adult English as a Second Language Plus (FAESL Plus) was established in 1984. It is part of the Framingham Public Schools and provides morning and evening ESL classes, and evening GED, and Citizenship classes. Our classes are free, supported by state and federal grants, community and private donations, as well as fundraising to maintain services. Our philosophy is to provide each student with the language skills necessary to achieve personal success at home, at work, and in the community. # of Students: over 200 # of Faculty: FT - 3; PT - 40 Weekly Teaching Hrs: FT - 35; PT – 10-20 Pay Rate: FT- 0- 0; PT - $26-27 Paid Prep Time: Yes; 1 prep hour per 2 teaching hours Min. Education Req’d: BA Benefits: FT – Health Insurance Contribution by the Institution, Paid Vacation, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Retirement or pension plan, sick days PT - Professional development opportunities paid by the institution Substitute Policy: Administration obtains substitutes for faculty absences Recruitment: Professional Network, Program web site

Harvard Bridge Program Center for Workplace Development Cambridge, MA 02138 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bridge.hhr.harvard.edu

The Harvard Bridge Program is worker education program open to all Harvard University staff and faculty and contracted employees.Our mission is to provide staff and faculty at the University with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their current positions, meet their career goals and prosper in their personal lives. Participants can select from a wide range of classes and services to meet their individual needs. Classes are on campus before, during and after work hours. # of Students: Recruitment:

over 200 www.employment.harvard.edu

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The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. 442 Main Street Malden, MA 02148 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ilctr.org

We teach ESOL to immigrant and refugee adults. We have five levels of ESOL, two levels of Family Literacy ESOL, an ESOL Theater class, a Citizenship Preparation class, an ESOL Conversation class for Seniors, and an ESOL Literacy program for students with low literacy skills in their native languages.

Mount Ida College ESL Plus 777 Dedham Street Newton, MA 02459 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mountida.edu

Students take 3 ESL courses and 2 or 3 academic credit-bearing courses simultaneously # of Students: 0-50 # of Faculty: FT - 1; PT - 1 Weekly Teaching Hrs: FT - 12; PT – 0 Pay Rate: FT- 0- 0; PT - $2375-2650 Paid Prep Time: No Min. Education Req’d: MA TESOL Benefits: FT – Health Insurance with reduced group rate paid entirely by the individual, professional development opportunities paid by the instituation, retirement or pension plan, opportunities for advancement, free lunch, free parking, dog grooming PT – None Substitute Policy: If one time absense, not necessary Recruitment: HR Department, MATSOLworks job postings, word of mouth

The New England School of English 36 John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nese.edu Students have a choice of participating in NESE's Intensive Program from 9:00-3:15 each day or in NESE's SemiIntensive Program from 9:00-12:00 each day. Both programs offer 10 levels of language and culture training. # of Students: over 200 # of Faculty: FT - 40; PT - 5 Weekly Teaching Hrs: FT - 25; PT – 5-15 Pay Rate: FT- $23-24; PT - $23-24 Paid Prep Time: Yes; 1 prep hour per 9 teaching hours Min. Education Req’d: BA Benefits: FT – Health Insurance Contributaion by the Institution, Health Insurance with Reduced Group Rate paid entirely by the individual, Paid vacation, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement PT - Health Insurance Contributaion by the Institution, Health Insurance with Reduced Group Rate paid entirely by the individual, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement

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Project Literacy Watertwon Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.watertownlib.org/what-we-offer/project-literacy Project Literacy, a department of the Watertown Free Public Library, offers six levels of free ESOL classes with professional teachers, one-on-one and small group tutoring with volunteer tutors, citizenship and computer classes. Our mission is to help our students develop the necessary tools to better advocate for themselves and their families and to reduce the sense of isolation that many immigrants feel. Our classes meet from September to the end of May. We offer a five-week tutor training in October and March. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Pay Rate: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits: Substitute Policy: Recruitment:

151-200 FT - 0; PT - 7 FT - 0; PT - 5 FT- 0- 0; PT - 0-22.5 Paid Prep Time: Yes BA FT - None PT - Paid professional development We have a list of experienced substitutes. Teacher arranges for substitute from list. Program web site, MATSOLworks Job Listings

Randolph Community Partnership, Inc (RCP) 70 Memorial Parkway, Randolph, MA 02368 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rcpinc.org

RCP offers 4 classes; 1 beginner, 2 intermediate and 1 advanced. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits:

Recruitment:

51-100 FT - 0; PT - 11 FT - 0; PT – 6 Pay Rate: FT- 0- 0; PT - 20-24 Paid Prep Time: Yes BA FT - None PT - Health insurance at a reduced rate paid by the individual, Paid vacation, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution SABES lsitserv and Craigslist

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Salem State University Center for International Education Salem, MA 01970 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.salemstate.edu/cie

Intensive English program to prepare students for study in a US university or enhance their career opportunities. Courses include Reading and Writing, TOEFL preparation, US Culture, Business English, and Service Learning. Serves beginners through advanced level students, from over 30 countries each semester. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits: Substitute Policy: when possible. Recruitment:

100-150 FT - 0; PT - 10 FT - 0; PT –6-20 MA TESOL

Pay Rate: FT- $35-45; PT - $35-45

Paid Prep Time: No

PT – Professional development opportunities paid by the instituation Faculty have one paid sick day per semester. Substitutes are arranged for and paid for by the program, MATSOLworks job postings, word of mouth, students in MAT TESOL at SSU

ESL program provides opportunities for students to transition to credit courses and degree programs. Students receive assistance locating housing, immigration and academic advising. Instructors have master's degrees in TESOL or a related field and have lived or taught outside the US.

Springfield Technical Community College, English as a Second Language Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA Email: [email protected] Website: www.stcc.edu/esl Four levels of English are offered in the day program. The classes are academically-based and prepare students to enter one of the programs at the college # of Students: over 200 # of Faculty: FT - 6; PT - 4 Weekly Teaching Hrs: FT - 15; PT –15 Pay Rate: FT- $30-40; PT - $25-35 Paid Prep Time: Yes; 20 prep hours per 15 teaching hours Min. Education Req’d: MA TESOL or related field Benefits: FT – Health Insurance Contribution by the Institution, professional development opportunities paid by the instituation, retirement or pension plan, opportunities for advancement PT – None Substitute Policy: We discourage this; if a faculty member needs to take a day off, a special project, for example at the library, is usually implemented to cover the class time. Recruitment: www.stcc.edu/employment There is also a very large evening program at STCC. Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. There are frequently job openings in the evening. The director of the evening program is Pam Greene: [email protected]

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South Boston en Accion 70 Devine Way, South Boston, MA 02127 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sbaccion.org

South Boston en Accion is a Latino community and leadership development organization that works primarily with Latinos living in public housing in South Boston. Our ESOL program is designed with SBEA members in mind, offering introductory English (SPL 0-4) to Latinos living in South Boston or nearby in a way that builds leadership skills and promotes self-advocacy. We offer two levels, each of which meets for 2.5 hours on two mornings a week, in three eleven-week cycles a year. Each cycle costs $25 and includes free babysitting for parents of young children. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits: Recruitment:

0-50 FT - 2; PT - 2 FT - 5; PT – 5 Pay Rate: FT- 0- 0; PT - 0-0 Paid Prep Time: Yes BA FT - None PT - Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement SABES listserv; other web sites

United South End Settlements 566 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.uses.org

Adult Basic Education: USES’s ABE program serves students who are on Grade Level Expectations (GLE) from 0-12, meaning we are able to help students of all education levels, as well as effectively serve and prepare them to earn a GED. The program runs from September through July, with a total of 20 hours of class instruction per week. The program has fully integrated both computer literacy and college/career readiness into the program to prepare students for the next steps and create a smooth transition to postsecondary education or employment. The ABE program is free and disability accessible to Boston residents age 17 and over who do not have a high school diploma or GED. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits:

Recruitment: Notes:

over 200 FT - 5; PT - 4 FT - 25; PT – 20 Pay Rate: FT- 20- 22; PT - 21-22 Paid Prep Time: Yes MA Related Field FT - Health insurance at a reduced rate paid by the individual, Paid vacation, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement PT - Health insurance at a reduced rate paid by the individual, Professional development opportunities paid by the institution, Opportunities for advancement HR Department Each year, USES relies on hundreds of volunteers to help throughout the agency, throughout our programs, and throughout our neighborhood. Volunteers are essential to the everyday success of USES programs, making a difference in the community we serve.

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The Welcome Project 530 Mystic Ave., Suite #111, Somerville, MA 02143 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.welcomeproject.org/ We have 8 different English classes for students, with 4 of them from 9:30- 11:30 in the morning and 4 of them from 6-8 at night. We have three levels of classes and offer two topic-based classes, where the activities and exercises for learning English are about the topic. The current topics are Helping your Kids in School, and Helping the Community. We have a paid coordinator, but all other teachers are currently volunteers due to lack of funding. # of Students: # of Faculty: Weekly Teaching Hrs: Min. Education Req’d: Benefits: Substitute Policy: Recruitment: Notes:

FT - 0; PT - 0 FT - 0; PT – 100 Pay Rate: FT- 0- 0; PT - 18-20 Paid Prep Time: Yes TESOL Certificate FT - None PT - Health insurance at a reduced rate paid by the individual, Paid vacation Subs hired when needed; we have a volunteer pool of people willing to teach we go to first Idealist, Word of mouth New teachers frequently get their first teaching experiences with us, enabling them to then get paying jobs. Many people interested in changing to the field of ESOL have taught with us, and then gone on to get their TESOL certification.

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