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ILI

The International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) promotes intercultural understanding and diverse communities by providing high-quality language instruction and teacher training.

Join our Team

The International Language Institute of MA, located in downtown Northampton, MA, is made up of an enthusiastic and dedicated group of students, teachers, and community supporters who have been working together for 38 years to advance our mission of encouraging multicultural understanding and creating strong, diverse communities through language instruction and teacher training.

Part-time World Language Instructor

ILI is seeking

  • Spanish Instructor

Summary

  • Online classes (1.5 hour classes) are generally scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday evenings.
  • Some day time in-person classes
  • Optional workplace classes within 20-25 miles of ILI with paid mileage
  • Optional private and semi-private tutorials are flexibly scheduled as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, relevant experience or certification
  • One-year teaching experience (learner-centered teaching a plus)
  • Online teaching experience preferred, but not required (knowledge of Google suite a plus)
  • Fluency in target language. Native speakers preferred, but not required.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Learner-centered teaching focusing on lessons that get students speaking and using the language.
  • Maintenance of class files (progress reports, attendance, evaluations)
  • Participate in professional development workshops at least twice a year. These are held on the 3rd Friday of every month from 1-3pm and are paid.

Interested?

  • Email us with your CV or resume and tell us a little about yourself.
  • Send to: Samira Artur (samira@ili.edu) and Heather Hall (heather@ili.edu).

Open Call for Applications:  Board of Directors!

The International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) is a private, not-for-profit language school founded in 1984 and located in Northampton, Massachusetts. Our mission is to promote intercultural understanding by providing high-quality language instruction and teacher training.

We are going through an exciting institutional development process. A key aspect of that process is expansion of the current governing Board of Directors through an open call for applicants.

Working closely with institutional leadership, our board members provide guidance in institutional development; establish policy, procedures and regulations to govern ILI’s operations; and monitor the organization’s finances, strategic plan, programs, and performance.

We seek highly committed board members with experience in legal affairs, marketing, finance, organizational governance, and local and global engagement and who are willing to join our diverse board and contribute to the growth of ILI. Board members will be asked to fulfill the following duties and commitments.

General Duties

  • Attend meetings and participate in and show commitment to board activities, events, and committees
  • Be well-informed and prepared for meetings
  • Contribute skills, knowledge, and experience 
  • Contribute financially (no minimum amount specified)
  • Listen respectfully to other viewpoints
  • Assume leadership roles in board activities, including fundraising
  • Advocate for and represent ILI to the public, businesses, and government entities
  • Educate yourself about the needs of the people ILI serves
  • Help to positively impact the lives of refugees and immigrants

Time Commitment

  • Attend regularly scheduled board meeting (monthly meetings/calls)
  • Attend board retreats, planning sessions, and board development workshops
  • Attend and participate in ILI special events

Interested? Just send a letter of inquiry to Rebecca Lorimer Leonard, ILI Governance Committee Chair: Rlorimer@english.umass.edu

ILI News

  • Marco Bittencourt brings a lifetime of multicultural experience to teaching! April 12, 2023
  • ILI Spotlight: Brian Long, teacher trainer and ILI instructor March 29, 2023
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Emily Soltanoff March 15, 2023
  • 4 Great Reasons Why You Should Learn Spanish in the USA February 22, 2023
  • A guide for beginners on how to learn Spanish February 8, 2023
  • Mayor Honors Past ILI Board President February 1, 2023

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We are honored to be the recipient of the @paradis We are honored to be the recipient of the @paradise_city_arts_festivals silent auction this year during the Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29) at the Hampshire County Fairgrounds. Artists who exhibit and sell their works donate items for the auction. This gives you a chance to take part in the fun of bidding on their great creations while supporting ILI at the same time!

Don’t miss free introductory Spanish classes on Saturday and Sunday, right at the show! We'll be holding three 20-30 minute sessions in the late morning and early afternoon, followed by feedback and suggestions on how to find the ILI language course that’s right for you. Classes are limited to 6-8 people per session, so head to the auction tables when you arrive at the festival and sign up in advance. 

✨Calling all volunteers!
Volunteer with ILI at Paradise City Arts Festival! You get free parking and a free pass into the festival on the day you volunteer. You'll assist ILI staff at the auction tables and booth sit for artists while they take quick lunch and bio-breaks. It's lots of fun, and just think of the wonderful art you'll get to enjoy!

➡️Sign up to volunteer here: https://tinyurl.com/ew76y9ee
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Thanks for creating this video, Jo!

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Hurray Aimée! Pictured with her son, CJ, Aimée Hurray Aimée! Pictured with her son, CJ,  Aimée graduated Cum Laude today from @mtholyoke ! Originally from the Congo, it’s been so fun to watch the amazing trajectory of Aimee..from ILI to @gccgreenfield to being selected as a Frances Perkins Scholar and serving on ILI’s Board of Directors and starting @positivelyafricana along the way among numerous other things. We can’t wait to see what she does next! 🎉❤️🎓🚀🌟
Giving Voice 2023 brought together many of the stu Giving Voice 2023 brought together many of the students, staff, alumni, board members, donors, and community of supporters that help make ILI thrive. ⭐️ If you didn’t have a chance to make a donation at the event, but would still like to support ILI, visit ili.edu/donate 💌

Thank you to @artifactcider , @provisionswine , @coopersliquors , and @cafebalagan for providing drinks.

The food at #GivingVoice2023 was from restaurants run by former students or student’s family members! Thank you Pangea Sushi, @_azhar_bakery , @masamexicano , and Mosaic Cafe. 🍱🍰

📸 Photos by Paul Specht
Last night our #GivingVoice2023 student panel feat Last night our #GivingVoice2023 student panel featured Luz Muñoz (Colombia), Canser Bayir (Turkey), and Alina Chirilov (Moldova). The three students are pictured here in the audience before the panel discussion with ILI career and college counselor, Beth Reddish.

Former student Annie Castaño hosted Giving Voice this year and led the panel discussion by asking Luz, Canser, and Alina questions about their experiences. We heard about their backgrounds, what led them to come to the U.S., their experiences since being here, the communities they’ve found and formed, the ways ILI has impacted their lives, and their future goals. We are so grateful to our students for sharing their stories, it was a highlight of the evening! ⭐️

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A stunning cake made by @_azhar_bakery for #iligiv A stunning cake made by @_azhar_bakery for #iligivingvoice23 🎂
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