Literacy Assistance Center

Case Manager F/T

7/23/2021

JOB TITLE: CASE MANAGER – ADULT EDUCATION (IN PERSON)

REPORTS TO: ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Candidate must be able to report to the office Full-Time 5-days a week to support Adult Education In-Person and Remote Learning.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Administer one on one-assessment interviews for each new participant on caseload, assessing participant’s education and work history, need for support services, career preferences and barriers to meeting education outcome.
Support a case load of up to 120 students throughout the year.
Develop an Individual Educational/Career Plan for each participant.
Ensure that participant’s folders are complete including copies of identification, documents and case notes.
Support, monitor and follow-up on participant’s attendance in education classes and other related activities.
Case notes need to be updated monthly with any status change including: non- compliance with program rules and regulation or dismissal from the program.
Make appropriate referrals to address barriers: educational (ESOL, ABE, HSE, Spanish HSE), housing, domestic violence, mental health, college readiness, as well as, other outside resources to meet the client needs.
Administer Best Plus 2.0/TABE testing, assist new students’ intake forms and registration.
Monitor, document and follow up on participant’s attendance in education classes and other related activities.
Lead and facilitate small group counseling/workshops at least once every 3 months.
Organize and occasionally lead a mixed level conversation class with ESOL students.
Ensure ASSIST, CAPRICORN, ETO, WISE (SNAP), HRA and other in-house database systems are updated on a weekly basis.
Assist Adult Education Program Director and Data Coordinator in preparing SNAP monthly reports.
Provide referrals to support services and internal St Nicks Alliance programs.
Assist Adult Ed Coordinator with preparing reports/audits for funders.
Maintain excellent organizational and time management skills in order to ensure completion of all tasks.
Timely record keeping and quality assurance for compliance with the requirements of various funding sources.
Attend monthly case manager meetings/supervision.
Support Adult Education partnerships with ESOL instructors.
Perform other tasks (i.e. graduation ceremonies, student recognition, etc) in support of St. Nicks Alliance as directed.
Participate in program meetings and funder professional development.
Support all Adult Education programming at St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Center.
Must be flexible and be available to work some evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, and Bachelors Degree preferred or 3 years related field experience in social service organization preferred.
Must be bilingual (Spanish, English))
Ability to work with culturally-diverse individuals, bringing a non-judgmental approach to counseling and casework while maintaining a clear sense of boundaries.
Public speaking skills preferred.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong communication, writing and computer skills.
Must be comfortable using databases and entering case notes into required systems.
Experience crisis management/ intervention skills preferred.
Knowledge of community resources and counseling with high risk populations.
Ability to motivate others towards achieving goals.
Ability to work both independently and as a team with an equal amount of focus and enthusiasm.
Strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
Ability to Work in Person in the Office 5 days a week. Also availability to work 2 evenings a week and occasional Saturday as needed.
Skilled at remote learning with experience using online platforms for virtual support.

How to apply
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume to bgodley@stnicksalliance.org with Adult Education Program Coordinator in the subject line. Visit www.stnicksalliance.org to learn more about the organization. Please no phone calls.

St Nicks Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Adult Education Program Coordinator F/T

7/23/2021

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR ADULT EDUCATION (IN PERSON)
REPORTS TO: ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR

St. Nicks Alliance Adult Education seeks a successful candidate will provide in person program coordination and direct services for the Department and providing administrative services to program participants. Help to collect, analyze and apply data to our daily operations to both to increase student satisfaction and retention.

Candidate must be able to report to the office Full-Time 5-days a week to support Adult Education In-Person and Remote Learning.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Oversee and support all Adult Ed programming including DYCD and NYSED contracts.
Supervise all 3 Adult Ed Case Managers from DYCD and NYSED contracts.
Manage communication and supervision support for all 7 NYSED ESOL instructors.
Provide support as needed to DOE OACE administrators, instructors, and paraprofessionals.
Manage a caseload of 80 ESOL students on the NYSED contract.
Build excellent student rapport.
Provide support and data analysis for all Adult Education programming and inform Program Director of any discrepancies.
Ensure ETO, ASISTS, HRA and other in-house database systems are updated on a weekly basis.
Coordinate teacher’s professional development, and assist Program Director with general program operations.
Provide administrative support for the department, including daily database entry in multiple systems, preparation of records and reports; maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing.
Oversee and ensure that participant’s folders are complete; including copies of identification, documents and case notes.
Provide orientation for new students on remote learning.
Troubleshoot technical issues on RingCentral and/or Zoom for ESOL Instructors.
Schedule trainings for Adult Education staff and Administer BEST Plus 2.0 and BEST Literacy assessment exams.
Administer one on one-assessment interviews for each new participant on caseload, assessing participants education and work history, need for support services, career preferences and barriers to meeting education outcome.
Ensure that Monthly funder reports are completed.
Coordinate small group counseling workshops at least once every 3 months.
Facilitate class placements for ESOL.
Assist Adult Education Program Director in monthly dashboard reports.
Assist Adult Education Program Director with preparing reports/audits for funders.
Collaborate with City agencies, Funders, and Community Partners to complete required documents and provide required program signatures.
Organize, monitor and conduct Post-testing for all ESOL classes.
Pull-reports for all NYSED data based systems and monitor upkeep.
Maintain good organizational and time management skills in order to ensure completion of all tasks.
Interact with funders as needed; assist with site visits.
Timely record keeping and quality assurance for compliance with the requirements of various funding sources.
Attend regular supervision meetings with the Adult Education Program Director.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Adult Education Director.
Participate in program meetings and RAEN training/professional development.
Be available to work some evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. 3 years and related field experience in a social service organization preferred.
Must be bilingual (Spanish, English)
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong communication, writing and computer skills.
Skilled at remote learning with experience using online platforms for virtual support.
Knowledge of community resources and counseling with high risk populations.
Ability to motivate others towards achieving goals.
Excellent computer skills, with the knowledge of excel spreadsheets, Zoom, Google Classroom, ASIST, DYCD Connect and ETO.
Ability to work both independently and as a team with an equal amount of focus and enthusiasm.
Familiarity with BEST Plus 2.0 and TABE preferred.
Strong sense of and respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
Ability to work with culturally-diverse individuals, bringing a non-judgmental approach to counseling and casework while maintaining a clear sense of boundaries.
Ability to Work in Person in the Office 5 days a week. Also availability to work 2 evenings a week and occasional Saturday as needed.

Bilingual Evening Receptionist P/T

7/23/2021

BILINGUAL EVENING RECEPTIONIST/DATA ASSISTANT – Adult Education
REPORTS TO: ADULT EDUCATION Senior Program Coordinator

St. Nicks Alliance Adult Education seeks an Evening Receptionist/Data Assistant to provide in person support that reports to both the Adult Education Senior Program Coordinator and Adult Education Program Manager. The candidate needs to be a hardworking individual with the ability to multi-task effectively. This hands-on individual is responsible for all aspects of managing the reception area including answering phones, greeting customers, making copies and changing signage for evening classes. This person is also responsible for attendance tracking, monitoring and data entry into Capricorn, ETO, and other Adult Education Funder databases as needed. This is a part-time position that requires evenings M-Thursday 4-9pm and Saturday am hours starting in September 9am-1pm.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Answering multi-line telephone and transferring calls to the proper extensions.
Greeting customers and informing them of our variety of services.
Processing intake application with proper documentation.
Schedule and confirm appointments for clients.
Make copies for staff and scan necessary documents for files.
File, retrieve and update documents and reports.
Maintain and log daily sign-in sheets for students.
Provide timely data entry in DYCD Connect and ETO which also includes enrolling students and assisting with programming.
Prepare classrooms for evening classes by changing signage according to room assignments.
Perform other tasks (i.e. graduation ceremonies, company-wide special events, etc.) in support of St. Nicks Alliance as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/Equivalency or active progress towards the HSE.
Must be bilingual (English and Spanish.)
Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Office and Google spreadsheets.
Ability to work both independently and as a team with an equal amount of focus and enthusiasm.
High degree of discretion and respect for confidentiality.
Must be available to work Mon-Thursday evenings and Saturdays.

How to apply
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume to bgodley@stnicksalliance.org with BILINGUAL EVENING RECEPTIONIST/DATA ASSISTANT – Adult Education subject line. Visit www.stnicksalliance.org to learn more about the organization. Please no phone calls.

St Nicks Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESOL Instructor P/T

7/23/2021

AGENCY BACKGROUND:
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 120 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health.
Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs.
Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.

Job Title: ESOL Instructor (Part Time)
Department: Education & Career Services
Reports To: Academic Coordinator
Location: Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor is responsible for teaching English to students in NMIC’s adult education program in a way that is dynamic and contextualized for students’ practical use. Instruction will be provided in-person, remotely, and/or in a hybrid setting. In addition, the instructor will develop and submit regular lesson logs, write student case notes, provide insight on the existing curriculum and meet professional development requirements. This is a part time role with availability in the mornings or evenings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and deliver daily lesson plans and educational activities for students in ESOL programming participating both in-person and simultaneous remote instruction - approximately 15 hours per week including planning time.
Actively maintain a digital classroom using either Google Classroom or a similar program to upload class recordings and assign/provide feedback on class and homework within a timely manner.
Administer Best Plus 2.0 exams and track results (training will be provided).
Monitor students’ educational progress and liaise with staff members provide feedback and establish educational plans.
Complete and submit weekly lesson logs and bimonthly student case notes.
Maintain attendance records, ensure accuracy of completion and submit them to program staff.
Attend professional development sessions according to city and state standards.
Attend and participate in regular program meetings.
Initiate and participate in case conferencing as needed.
Work with Academic Coordinator to integrate technology into class work.

Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS in relevant subject required; MA in education or TESOL preferred
Minimum two years of ESOL instructional experience, preferably with adults
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

TO APPLY:
Please submit the following to Jason Bocko, Academic Coordinator, at jasonbocko@nmic.org with the job title in the subject line:
Cover letter
Resume
Sample Lesson Plan
Salary requirements
Indicate if you are interested in a morning (9-12) or evening (6-9) schedule, or if you are available for both.

All attachments should be in Word or PDF form. No phone calls, please.

ABE Math Instructor P/T

7/14/2021

MRNY hiring an Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math PT instructor for our Bridge to Health Careers Class

MRNY’s NYC based Adult Education team is seeking a highly motivated, compassionate and skilled math instructor to teach one 4.5 hr/wk class weekly in our Bushwick, Brooklyn location. (Class will be remote until probably after January 2022 if not later.)

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of Latino and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates neighborhood-based community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; and Brentwood, Long Island. With a membership of 24,000 low-income New Yorkers, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our community: workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant civil rights, language-access, LGBTQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform.

Make the Road New York https://maketheroadny.org/ is a multi-service organization. Our Education Department offers English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, health job training classes and in-school and after-school youth programs. Our Community Organizing Projects help New Yorkers to implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. And our Departments of Legal, Health & Support Services provides direct legal representation, case management, and facilitated enrollment into public health insurance programs, training, and strategic support for members and organizing campaigns. Our attorneys and advocates specialize in labor and employment law, public benefits, disability benefits, housing law, healthcare and health insurance access, immigration, public education, domestic violence, and LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) civil rights issues.

Make the Road New York’s Adult Literacy Team is seeking a Part Time math instructor for our Bridge to Health Careers class: in our Bushwick office on Fridays from 8:45am-1:30pm -- (4.5 teaching hours + 4.5 hours of prep time for a total of 9 hours per week)

Responsibilities / Competencies:

Curricular design work- Hand in course outlines, unit and lesson plans and related materials in the requested format by the deadlines that are set and agreed to. Maintain all of that in the Google drive, and integrate certain thematic content and materials into lessons as required by funders or decided by the team.
Student Assessment- combine TABE initial assessments with original math assessments at the beginning of the cycle and continue to assess students in an intentional and structured way throughout the cycle.
Instruction- Deliver content material in ways that take into account students’ levels and learning styles, the need to pace and scaffold information, and the need to balance the and cover a variety of math skills in each 16 week cycle.
Communication with and support of students - Call absent students and document calls; make referrals to MRNY’s case manager as needed
Related admin/grant related tasks- in addition to tracking attendance, help with post testing, grading of samples of students’ work, and writing monthly progress notes for a portion of students in the class, as funders require.
Participate in meetings and trainings- attend external professional development according to funders’ requirements, as well as 1 on 1 support meetings, team and staff meetings
Must be creative, organized, and committed to thematic instruction and learner-centered, participatory education
Good team player able to collaborate with the lead teacher.

Required:

Eligible to work in the US
Bachelor’s Degree
At least 3 yrs. math teaching experience, preferably teaching adults.
For ESOL classes must be able to speak some Spanish with students outside of class if not occasionally within class
Strong computer skills

Strongly Preferred:

Teaching Certification or Masters in TESOL or math (as relevant to the position)
Experience teaching for the TABE Math Test
Experience working in community based social justice organizations
Interest in collaboration and professional development with team members.

Preferred:

Some proficiency in Spanish
Best Plus Certified a plus

Class Schedules/length of job: The math class runs 1 day a week- Note: currently it’s Fridays, though it might be possible to move it to another day of the week for the right candidate if Friday is impossible. Class runs 8:45-1:30.

There is a Fall Cohort which starts in mid Sept and a Winter cohort which starts in late Jan/early Feb.

The job will run from late August 2021 to late June 2022 with the possibility to renew for the 2022 / 2023 academic year, depending on the teacher’s performance and funding.

Salary Information: Starting compensation is based on a scale set by a democratically- elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit resumes and cover letters to this link: Apply Here. You will need to apply through our ADP system.

Interviews will be held in July and training/meetings will begin the week of Aug 30th.

MRNY is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse staff. Women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.

ESOL Instructor P/T

7/14/2021

ESOL Instructor
Position ID:21-07-10007
Adult Literacy, Education
Brooklyn, NY (Sunset Park);
Virtual (temporary)

About AMPHS
Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS) is a community public health organization that aims to empower immigrants, their families, and their communities to improve their health and quality of life. We achieve this through taking a human-centered approach across the social determinants of health and wellbeing while breaking down the systemic barriers to equitable care and access for our communities.
Equally important to promoting disease prevention are our services tackling social determinants of health and barriers to care. AMPHS provides integrated interventions in three program areas: community health response, social services, and community education. AMPHS’ Adult Literacy Program focuses on providing English language instruction to adults 16 years of age and over. In addition to developing grammar, speaking, reading and writing skills, we enrich student education through experiential learning such as field trips, special events, conversation groups, and workshops.
For more information, please visit www.amphsonline.org.

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced an English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) instructor to teach one or two of the following ESOL levels: Beginner, High Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Instructors will be working with immigrant populations primarily from the Latino, Chinese, and Arabic communities of Sunset Park, Brooklyn. AMPHS’ ESOL classes aim to empower community members to not only communicate in everyday settings, but to understand their basic rights as immigrants in daily interactions, such as at the doctor’s office, the bank, or with a government agency. The ESOL instructor should be able to teach from a student-centered perspective and employ innovative teaching methods and strategies. He/she reports directly to the Manager of Community Education.
Primary Responsibilities:
Customize instructional materials by building on own training and experience to create high quality lesson plans to instruct adults in ESOL, using an integrated and relevant, student-driven curriculum
Work with AMPHS staff and partners to integrate teaching topics that empower students to communicate and understand their rights in everyday environments, particularly in healthcare settings
Personally assess each student's level of ability to ensure appropriate placement and subsequent progress
Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom/homework use
Manage the classroom effectively to maximize student learning
Attend monthly staff meetings and work collaboratively with the staff concerning curriculum development
Communicate with the Manager of Community Education regarding apparent barriers to student success (e.g., child daycare needs, possible health/housing issues, etc.)
Provide out-of-classroom support to bolster student learning
Maintain daily student attendance records
Prepare reports on students’ attendance and progress, as required
Maintain and update students' learning portfolios
Coordinate with the Manager of Community Education regarding next steps in student's progress toward their goals
Participate in registration at the beginning of class cycles, as needed
Participate in at least 18 hours of professional development trainings throughout the year

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) required; Master’s degree, TESOL, or English teaching certificate preferred
BEST Plus certification preferred
At least three years’ experience serving adult learners and/or teaching ESOL
Experience in working with immigrant communities
Appropriate reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English
Ability to provide services in a manner sensitive to the backgrounds and cultures of program participants
Demonstrates commitment to leadership development and community building
Bilingual fluency in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), and/or Arabic preferred

Time Commitment:

This is a part-time position and begins in September 2021 and ends on June 30, 2022. There are opportunities for an extension of the position beyond this date pending program funding.
Each class requires 6-9 hours per week, including 6 hours of instructional time and 3 hours of prep time. Instructors may elect to teach more than one class per teaching semester, pending program needs.
Morning, evening, and/or weekend availability is required, depending on class session assigned.
Staff meetings and trainings may take place on occasional weekdays (based on instructor availability), evenings or Saturdays.

Compensation: Hourly Rate: $26-30/hour, commensurate with experience

To Apply
Please submit a copy of your cover letter, resume, and certifications (if applicable) to personnel.resources@amphsonline.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling first-come, first-serve basis until August 15, 2021

Equal Opportunity Employer
AMPHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Director of Data Analytics F/T

7/1/2021

Literacy Partners strengthens families through a two-generation approach to education. With our free classes, community-based workshops, and educational media, low-income parents develop the literacy and language skills they need to succeed in today’s world. Our research-based curriculum also incorporates child development and parenting support to help parents boost their children’s early reading, school readiness, and social emotional growth.

The Position: The Director of Data Analytics will be responsible for maintaining and reporting evaluation and participant data for all programs and people in the data management system (Salesforce). This is a senior leadership position that will work closely with the Chief Program Officer in the development and implementation of evaluation and enrollment instruments for all programs at Literacy Partners, as well as manage budget and grant reporting for all programs in the Liz Smith Center.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, this position is a key member of a Liz Smith Center leadership team and will join our diverse, social justice‐oriented team of 27 staff and more than 100 interns and volunteers.
Responsibilities

Develops, implements and monitors an evaluation plan addressing logic models, strategic and program evaluation questions, data collection methods, analysis and reporting.
Develops data collection policies and practices and monitors uniform data collection compliance and quality across organizations, including oversight on all data collection instruments in programs
Work with consultants and staff to maintain and refine the data management system (Salesforce) system as needed.
Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator and Health Equity Manager to develop and administer enrollment and participation data collection for volunteers and interns for all programs in Salesforce.
Keeps current regarding funding requirements for data collection and reporting and puts into place local methods to ensure reliable, accurate compliance which reflect service activities;
Produce regular reports that succinctly identify real-time program performance, progress, and results with careful attention to key performance indicators within and across programs.
Work with researchers and staff to conduct quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation processes including Participatory Action Research.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant work experience with progressive data management and research responsibilities.
Knowledge and experience of using evaluation and community-based research to inform program development
Demonstrated expertise in successfully designing and carrying out sophisticated quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation processes
Demonstrated ability in designing and manipulating data using a relational database; experience with Salesforce preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience.
Proficiency in Spanish highly preferred, but not required.
Well-organized, motivated and able to work independently
Good sense of humor

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary DOE
Benefits include:
20 vacation days, 3 personal days, 11 holidays
Excellent medical, vision and dental plan
Employer-matched contributions to retirement plan

How to Apply: Send resume with a brief cover letter to job@literacypartners.org. Put “Director Data Analytics ” with your name in the subject line. Interviews will be granted on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a start date as soon as possible. Please include your earliest start day and salary requirement.

Literacy Partners is committed to diversity and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Program Manager F/T

7/1/2021

Literacy Partners strengthens families through a two‐generation approach to education. With our free classes, community‐based workshops, and educational media, low‐income parents develop the literacy and language skills they need to succeed in today’s world. Our research‐based curriculum also incorporates child development and parenting support to help parents boost their children’s early reading, school readiness, and social-emotional growth.

The Position: We are looking for an exceptional individual who believes in our mission and is able to work with a dynamic and talented team to develop and grow our literacy and language programs in the Liz Smith Center (https://literacypartners.org/our‐classes). In particular, the English for Parents Program Manager will be responsible for managing twelve ESOL classes and teaching one class.

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, this position manages three ESOL teachers and will join our diverse, social justice‐oriented team of 27 staff and more than 100 interns and volunteers.
Responsibilities

Lead the teaching team in curriculum development, pedagogical approach, assessment of KPIs and collaboration.
Manage logistics of English for Parents program, including recruitment, registration, class schedules, assessment and management of student, intern and volunteer records in Salesforce.
Support online and in-person instruction, including technology support, supplies and classroom rental agreements as needed.
Ensure compliance and reporting requirements are met for governmental and foundation grants, including workforce tracking, social services referrals, and enrollment and achievement targets.
Work with the Health Equity Manager and CPO to build partnerships with early childhood providers and health providers that will scale the program and provide support services for students.
Work with the Volunteer Coordinator and Health Equity Manager to facilitate intern and volunteer support for English for Parents classes.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum two-year experience managing adult literacy programs, ESOL preferred
BA Degree, MA preferred
TESOL certified with at least one year of teaching experience
Excellent oral and written communications skills as well as interpersonal skills
Strong digital communications skills, including database and project management software
Bilingual a plus, but not required (Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic)
Experience in non-profits preferred
Great sense of humor

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits include:

20 vacation days, 3 personal days, 12 holidays
Excellent medical, vision and dental plan
Employer-matched contributions to retirement plan

How to Apply
Send resume with a brief cover letter to job@literacypartners.org. Please include acceptable salary range in cover letter. Put “EFP Manager” with your name in the subject line. Interviews will be granted on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a start date July 2021.

Literacy Partners is committed to diversity and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ESOL Instructor P/T

6/25/2021

PT ESOL Instructor and Program Support
International Center, Catholic Charities Community Services
Yonkers Office- 204 Hawthorne Avenue

Summary:
The International Center provides educational programming for immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. The incumbent will develop, design, and deliver thoughtful and effective ESOL classes for day laborers and their families at our office in Yonkers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Course Development and Instruction: In coordination with the Director of Programs, design and deliver in-person 10-week ESOL courses over three semesters each year (September-June) at the beginner and high beginner level. Create thorough and well-developed class curricula focusing on communicative competence for immigrant workers. In line with the current pedagogy, content will be meaningful and relevant to students’ self-sufficiency outside the classroom.
Manage and Support Students: Work with other Center staff and additional CCCS services to address student needs outside the classroom. Conduct participant intake, assess language proficiency, and identify goals. Provide ongoing support to promote learning, engagement, and retention. Work one-on-one with participants as needed.
Monitoring and evaluation: track attendance, implement class surveys/needs assessments, and assist with reporting for funders.
Additional Support: Provide general administrative and program support for the classes including assisting with student registration, pre- and post-testing students using BEST Plus, and maintaining student portfolios and files.
Professional Development: Attend 14 hours of in-person professional development provided by the Hudson Valley Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) each contract year.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time position and work hours are generally evenings from 7 to 9:30 pm two to three times per week. Weekend hours may be required to meet student needs.

Qualifications:

Education and/or experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESOL or related field; Masters preferred.
Experience working with multi-level adult ESOL learners in various contexts.
Experience with online instruction.
Experience with BEST Plus preferred.
Previous experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Experience with community outreach a plus.

Skills, Licenses and/or competencies required:

Highly motivated and self-starter.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Computer literacy (expertise with Office Suite and Google Drive).
Ability/willingness to work occasional Saturdays.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Elaine.Roberts@catholiccharitiesny.org

Case Manager P/T

6/23/2021

Educational Case Manager
The Adult Learning Center (ALC) at NYC College of Technology seeks a part-time Educational Case Manager (ECM) for our IELCE funded program. The ALC collaborates with workforce development partners to provide advanced English learners free healthcare training which includes contextualized English instruction.
Primary responsibilities:

Advise and support advanced English language learners enrolled in Medical Assisting and Direct Support Professional trainings, through in-class workshops and one-on-one sessions. Counsel them on career prospects, academic goals, and personal issues, ensuring confidentiality
Identify and establish joint referral relationships with relevant social service agencies, community-based organizations, and with Workforce1 centers
Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals to social services and other agencies
Provide crisis intervention when needed
Assist students with mapping their career plans, including related academic and personal goals
Track student progress, attendance and satisfaction, while completing required data entry tasks
Work closely with instructors and administrative staff to meet program objectives; this includes the monitoring and documentation of progress and outcomes for both students and alumnae
Provide support during both the application process and the orientation of new students
Attend 14 hours of RAEN Professional Development
Ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a social work, counseling or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
Relevant experience in counseling individuals
Strong awareness of the barriers facing immigrants looking to integrate into the US workforce and academic environment
Familiar with strengths-based, culturally competent approaches
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Daytime availability

Salary range $40-$45/hour. 15-20 hour/week. Letter & résumé to Leah Clay-Youman, lyouman@citytech.cuny.edu.

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