Jobs in Literacy
The Literacy Assistance Center posts notices of positions available at nonprofit adult literacy organizations free of charge. Please send your listings to lacpublications@hotmail.com. Each job description should be 50 words or less and include contact information. Listings are posted for one month. For more information, please contact the LAC Communications Department at (212) 803-3332.
Posted 5.9.08
Instructional Technology Coordinator
The English Language Center at LaGuardia Community College seeks a Coordinator of Instructional Technology to manage the language lab and lead a long-term initiative to replace the existing analog facility with a digital multimedia center. Resp. incl. scheduling ESL lab sessions; training staff, faculty, and students in the use of lab hardware and software; working with faculty to create lab-based teaching resources; and overseeing the purchase and maintenance of audiovisual equipment. Req: MA in TESOL or closely related field with strong instruc. tech credentials, teaching exper. in college or adult ed environ., exper with professional dev. Mgmt and supervisory exper. strong pref. To apply, go to http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=RIS-708
Posted 5.7.08
ESOL Instructors
BEGIN Employment Plus seeks creative, progressive F/T ESOL Instructors, 35 hrs/wk./Sat and eves for Midtown Manhattan site. Must develop meaningful thematic curric. to address skill development in speaking, listening, reading and writing for working parents transitioning out of Public Assistance. Candidate must be able to conduct lessons and enhancement activities. Req: BA, recent professional exper. teaching ESOL to adults in multi-level setting, excel. writing and communica., computer literate. MA pref. Competitive Benefits package. Résumé & cover letter to: beginjobs@yahoo.com .
ESL Instructor
ESL teacher needed one day/wk. for small group of very lively, motivated seniors attending multi-ethnic adult day health care program. Flexible hours – program runs 3:30pm – 8:30pm. Rutland Adult Day Health Care Center on Schenectady Ave. in Brooklyn, part of large hospital complex. For info call Sharon Wang LCSW, program director, at 718-604-5400.
ESOL Instructor
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow seeks instructor to teach ESOL classes for adults aged 18 and over at Bushwick site, 25 Thornton Street. Mon-Th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Starts immed. and ends June 30th, 2008. Resp. incl. preparing and delivering student driven curric. to low-income and ethnically diverse immigrants; meeting w/ESOL Coordinator to address admin. and student-specific issues; working collab. w/staff on curric. devel. and pedagogical workshops., admin. tests, assisting in registra. Resume and cover letter to Emily May, Special Projects Coordinator, at emay@obtjobs.org or fax to 718-369-1518.
Posted 5.2.08
Literacy and Math Coaches
The Youth Development Institute seeks full and P/T coaches for community based programs serving 16 – 24 year olds. Respons. in literacy incl. conducting workshops in balanced literacy, reading, writing. In math, workshops in problem-solving, addressing misconceptions, inquiry approach. Competitive salaries, flexible hours. For informa. and detailed job descrip., contact: druncie@ydinstitute.org.
Posted 4.25.08
Adult Education Instructor (P/T)
The 1199/SEIU Training & Employment funds seeks part- time instructor to teach Math, Science, and Writing in preparation of entering a Licensed Practical Nurse Program at on site preparatory program at St. Cabrini Nursing Home located in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Class will meet 8 am-4 pm once/wk for 6 consecutive weeks. Goal is to start in May. Respons. incl. developing curric. and lesson plans, prepare end-of-the-semester student progress reports, assist in referring students to additional training. Req: Adv. degree in ed or content field, strong written and oral communica. skills. Pref: min. 1 yr. exper. teaching adults, knowl. of health care industry. $43.72/hr. Resume and cover letter to Kim Williams at kwilliams@1199funds.org AND fax to (914) 993-6609 by April 28, 2008. No phone calls please.
Literacy Consultant
HELP/PSI seeks lit teacher to facilitate ABE/Pre-GED/GED classes to adults living with HIV/AIDS seeking to obtain their GED. Exper. teaching adults pref. Two one-hour groups on Mon-Tues in Bklyn; and Wednesdays and Thursdays in the South Bronx from 2:30 – 4:30. One hour prep time. Salary $40/hr. Resume to jkahn@projectsamaritan.org or fax to Jaymie Kahn at 718-299-0861.
Posted 4.18.08
Young Adult Basic Literacy Instructor (P/T) – Search reopened
Queens Library Adult Learner Program seeks instructors for adolescent lit classes in Far Rockaway and Jamaica serving ages 16-24 with below 6th grade reading level. Mon-TH, 10 am-1 pm. Req: BA; 2 yrs’ basic lit exper. wi young adults; exper. integrating reading and writing activities into all class activities, incl. technology, e.g. computers, video and music; financial literacy; and job readiness. Pref: MA. Salary: $40/hr, incl.1 hr prep-time. Resume and inquiries to sdalmas@queenslibrary.org.
ABE Instructor
The Goodwill BEGIN Work Study Program seeks F/T ABE teacher. Respons. incl. preparing and delivering lessons and enhancement activities to address skill devel. in all subject areas; conducting assessments, formal (TABE testing) and informal (Educational Gains packets); collab. w/ computer lab teacher and other instruc. support staff; conducting afternoon enrichment activities; working with the program’s counselor, education coordinator and HRA staff regarding student performance, attendance, punctuality and overall program particip. Req: BA, min. 2 yrs exper. teaching ABE; excel. written and oral communica. skills. Pref: MA, exper. working in a welfare-to-work venue, knowl. of basic computer apps. Salary nego, generous benefit pack. Resume and cover letters to ccarrasquillo@goodwillny.org.
Posted 4.11.08
ABE Instructors (P/T)
The Staten Island YMCA seeks instructors for adult basic education classes. Respons. incl. presenting lectures/workshops/lessons in reading, writing & mathematics using a content-based instructional approach. Must be avail. eves. Req.: BA. Pref.: MA, adult ed teaching exper., knowl. of pre- and post-testing. Send resume, cover letter, course outline, and salary requirements to Heather Abreu at Habreu@ymcanyc.org. Subject: Staten Isl NAWC position, or fax to 718 981 2054.