Casual Staff - ESL Tutor

Position Summary:      

The Katz School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Part-Time ESL Tutor to join our team. This remote position is designed to assist graduate-level ESL (English as a Second Language) students in enhancing their English language skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ESL education, exceptional teaching skills, and a passion for helping students improve their English proficiency in writing, reading, speaking, and listening.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to graduate-level ESL students focusing on English writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills.
• Offer feedback on grammar, syntax, structure, and clarity to improve students' English writing skills.
• Assist students in developing effective language learning strategies and understanding English language conventions.
• Help students with the revision and editing process, ensuring their work meets high academic standards.
• Develop customized lesson plans based on individual student needs and language proficiency levels.
• Maintain records of tutoring sessions and track students' progress.
• Communicate effectively with students through various online platforms.
• Stay updated with current ESL teaching methods and practices.
• Guide students in developing critical thinking skills to enhance their academic performance.
• This is a part time position. Up to 19 hours a week. This is a remote position, but availability to visit our midtown campus is a strong plus (when needed but not required).

Experience & Educational Background:

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in English, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
• ESL certification (e.g., TESOL, TEFL, CELTA) is required.
• Proven experience in tutoring or teaching ESL students at the graduate level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of academic writing styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching methods to individual student needs.
• Proficient in using online communication tools and learning management systems.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in tutoring or teaching ESL students at the graduate level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of academic writing styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching methods to individual student needs.
• Proficient in using online communication tools and learning management systems.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Salary Range:

$25.00 - $50.00 per hour

About Us:       

Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University, having moved up the rankings in the last three consecutive years to number 67.

The Katz School of Science and Health is Yeshiva University’s flagship school for STEM. We are research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology.

Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries. 

The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect and explore. Read about projects at Katz.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.