PT ESL Assistant - Fort Lee Public Library

Job Description:

Position Offered: PT ESL Assistant
Posting Date:  October 20, 2025
Start Date:  On or around November 15, 2025
Hours:  19 hours, includes one evening and possible Saturdays; flexibility based on class schedule required
Education: Bachelor’s; TESOL/TEFL Certification at minimum
Experience: Minimum 2 years teaching experience, some virtual teaching experience preferred
Compensation:  $28-$35/hr depending on education, certification and experience
Job Summary:
The Fort Lee Public Library, serving two culturally diverse communities of over 40,000, seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic ESL assistant to teach group classes in-person (and virtually as required), and to support the administrative needs of the department.

Full job description & instructions on how to apply

Required Fort Lee Library Employment Application

Please mail or email the following three (3) REQUIRED documents:

(1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume and
(3) Fort Lee Library Employment Application to: admin@fortlee.bccls.org

The Library can only consider candidates who submit all required paperwork.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The selected candidate may be required to successfully pass Civil Service testing and requirements. Pre-employment background check required. The Fort Lee Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE Guidelines. As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Application link or email address: https://fortleelibrary.org/about/employment/

Salary range or hourly wage: $28-35

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus: Public/Adult Service

Work schedule: Part-Time