Irish Language Instructor

Building friendships and community through shared learning experiences has been core to Irish Arts Center’s mission since 1972. We are delighted to provide learning and engagement experiences for everyone—from anywhere!—with in-person and online classes in music, dance, Irish language, and storytelling.  

Job Summary:

Irish Arts Center is looking to hire an experienced Irish Language Instructor to teach online courses in total beginner to advanced beginner level Irish, as part of our Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 education terms.  Irish Arts Center students are adult learners with little to no experience with Irish and are generally seeking a basic introduction to the language regarding vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and practical use in conversation.  

The position pays $65-70 an hour for online classes and/or $70-75 hour for In Person classes based on prior experience.  Classes are held for 1.5 hour class sessions and run for 8 weeks per term. Online classes are held via the ZOOM Platform and In Person classes are held at Irish Arts Center located at 726 11th Avenue NY, NY 10019.  This is a 4.5 hour per week commitment based on the number of classes taught as follows: 

• Instructor will teach one (1) 90-minute class for 8 sessions held on Mondays between 7:30PM EST, ONLINE via the Zoom Platform.   
• Instructor will teach two (2) 90-minute class for 8 sessions held on Wednesdays between 6-9PM EST, IN PERSON at Irish Arts Center.   
• These classes are held over an 8-week term beginning September 21, 2026 and culminating on June 14th, 2027. (Please note that no IN-PERSON class will be held on federal holidays as the buildings are closed.)  
• Classes are taught online via the ZOOM platform and IN PERSON at Irish Arts Center  

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Plan and teach three (3) 90-minute classes on the Irish Language which focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and practical use in conversation for total beginner to advanced beginners.    
• Communicate with students and IAC staff as needed to ensure the success of the program 
• Share class resources and recordings with students via the Zoom platform and via email  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 3 plus years of experience teaching the Irish Language, preferably to adult learners  
• Accreditation in Irish Language Instruction  
• Experience teaching online via the Zoom Platform
• Knowledge of the Irish language community in New York City  

Working Requirements:

• This is an in-person and remote position, requiring on site attendance at the discretion of management.
• This job requires US work authorization. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. IAC participates in E-Verify.

Deadline to apply is ongoing until filled. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.
 

About Irish Arts Center:

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, Irish Arts Center presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Irish Arts Center recently completed construction of a $60 million landmark new permanent home, including a state of the art flexible performance and arts space for the presentation and development of work across a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literature and the humanities; classrooms and studio spaces for education programs, development, and collaboration; technology to stream and distribute content on the digital platform; and an avenue-facing lobby café that is a hub for hospitality and interaction between artists and audiences. As part of a second phase, IAC will renovate its adjacent existing 51st Street building to provide a second, intimate performance space—the historic Irish Arts Center theatre—optimized for the most intimate live music and conversation, recordings, podcasts, master classes and special events, and a courtyard entrance on 51st Street where the historic Irish Arts Center and the new building meet.

As IAC is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team. Irish Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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