Literacy Assistance Center

ESOL Instructor P/T

8/15/2018

English as a Second Language (ESOL) instruction.
Riseboro Community Partnership 1474 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide instruction to students enrolled in ESL classes.
Prepare weekly lesson plans that incorporates the use of computer based activities for students and submit to Program Coordinator at the end of each month.
Maintain student’s portfolio.
Administer assessments regularly to all students to track their progress.
Assign students interactive assignments using online resources.
Meet with Program Director / Program Coordinator on a monthly to discuss participants’ progress.
Refer participants internally for support services as needed and follow-up to ensure services are being offered.
Attend a minimum of 12 hours of trainings/workshops (off site at the LAC Center or on site using computer based webinars).
Attend staff development meetings on a monthly basis to receive assistance with computer based lessons plans, computer based activities for classroom usage, utilizing laptops and smart-boards in the classroom.
Complete other assignments as directed by Program Director and Program Coordinator.

Qualifications: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in related field; license to teach with the NYC Department of Education preferred. Two years teaching experience preferred.
Contact: Nora Collazo, Coordinator - ncollazo@riseboro.org

CLIP Tutor P/T

8/15/2018

Tutoring Position for Fall 2018
The CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) at Bronx Community College provides intensive English language instruction to adult immigrants who plan to matriculate in a CUNY college. We are looking for tutors who will work under the direction of classroom teachers to assist students in all four language domains. Responsibilities may include:

helping students, one-on-one, to revise their essays for grammar, mechanics, and content
working with students individually and in groups on reading skills
honing oral presentation and pronunciation skills
assisting students with annotation during read-alouds and taking notes during lectures
assisting students with PowerPoint presentations

Tutors may also be asked to facilitate whole-class instruction and group work, as well as grade student assessments. Applicants must be flexible enough to work with faculty members with a variety of teaching styles. Prior experience working with ESL students and some graduate coursework in TESOL/Applied Linguistics preferred.

Hours:
Day Position: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday – Thursday
Evening Position: 5:15 PM to 9:45 PM Three evenings per week. The days are flexible.

Pay: $21/hr
Email: cover letter, resume and contact information for two
references to Jason Davis at Jason.Davis@bcc.cuny.edu

Case Manager F/T

8/15/2018

Case Manager - Career Counselor, Adult Literacy
JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER CONEY ISLAND, Inc
The Case Manager - Career Counselor will be responsible for addressing the students’ barriers affecting their ability to benefit from ESOL classes, working through employment barriers, assisting students with achieving and retaining employment.
This position entails working closely with Students, Instructors, Lead Teacher, Program Coordinators/Data Managers, and Program Director to ensure the success of the program

This position includes (but is not limited to) the following responsibilities:

Assist in outreach to identify appropriate program sites and program participants who are eligible, motivated and employment bound.
Assist with intake, including completing the necessary paperwork with each student.
Interview students at time of initial assessment to determine any barriers that students face from fully benefitting from the program, and assist them in overcoming those barriers by facilitating internal and external referrals. (Barriers may include, child care, housing, transportation, mental illness etc.)
For the duration of the ESL training, schedule meetings with each student on a bi-monthly basis
Monitor students’ development throughout their training and the pre and post-employment period, utilizing the necessary documents required by the funding source / Program Director.
Offer career counseling to help students make appropriate career choices. Share the latest job market information and help them identify the types of jobs that are suitable based on their work experience, skills, and English levels. For those employed, encourage job retention and advancement.
Assist students with resume preparation.
Actively research and create awareness for benefits and resources available to the NY immigrant population (ex: healthcare, vocational training, HSE opportunities, etc.).
Conduct individual and group employment-related workshops such as resume preparation, interviewing skills, confidence building, cultural differences in the American workplace, employer-employee relationships, and job retention skills, etc. Conduct orientation and student enrollment in job portals per funder requirements.
Establish and maintain employer relationships, develop job bank, and place students in jobs based on program requirements.
Maintain accurate case management/employment records, including following students’ employment as per program requirements.
Participate in meetings and workshops held at the funding sources when deemed necessary or when helpful to the program, and participate in the required staff development workshops.

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree; culturally sensitive professional individual with good word processing skills; excellent written, communicative and interpersonal skills; accurate data-entry and typing skills; prior career counseling and workforce development experience preferred; Bi-lingual English-Spanish or Mandarin strongly preferred; good references.
Supervision: The Case Manager – Career Counselor will be supervised by the Program Director of Adult Literacy.
Work Schedule: 35 hours per week. Must be available to work day time and evening hours.
Work Environment: Work will be performed mainly at JCCGCI offices, and includes travel to ESL sites throughout the five boroughs (driving capability preferred).
Language Skills: Ability to read and speak English; Mathematical Skills. Bi-lingual English-Spanish or Mandarin preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and data entry; basic knowledge of computer networking processes
Physical Demands: Ability to lift 15 pounds
Reasoning Ability: Ability to make determinations of best procedures and practices to attain goals of the position.
Working Conditions: Occasionally called upon to work over schedule or odd schedules (e.g. when outreach is best accomplished after-hours or on weekends).

To apply, email Rivkah Berman at r.berman@jccgci.org.

ESOL Instructor F/T

8/15/2018

Lead Teacher – Curriculum Developer, Adult Literacy
JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER CONEY ISLAND, Inc
The Lead Teacher – Curriculum Developer will be responsible for supervising the Adult Literacy teaching staff, develop curriculum and materials that result in the achievement of defined learning objectives and positive learning experience, manage staff development activities, and teach several classes.
This position entails working closely with Students, Instructors, Case Manager/Career Counselor, Program Coordinators/Data Managers, and Program Director to ensure the success of the program

This position includes (but is not limited to) the following responsibilities:

Develop (Workforce based) ESOL curriculum, presentations, practical applications and technology, in accordance with funders’ curricula requirements.
Supervise and guide instructors, and assist in their recruitment process.
Supervise and evaluate teachers’ instruction and testing and serve as a resource to enhance their teaching style.
Serve as Instructor, per the Job Description of Adult Literacy Teaching Staff.
Plan and conduct staff training and development sessions for Teaching Staff
Ensure that all instructional staff (including Lead Teacher - Curriculum Developer) meet the staff development requirements.
Monitor and assess results of ESOL education throughout students’ training and the pre and post-test period, to ensure that achievements in learning objectives are appropriately attained.
Assure that Contract compliance and recordkeeping is maintained according to funding source and JCCGCI internal standards
Participate in meetings and workshops held at the funding sources when deemed necessary or when helpful to the program, and participate in the required staff development workshops.

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree with appropriate training and experience in teaching adult immigrant populations; culturally sensitive to the backgrounds and cultures of program participants; professional individual with good word processing skills; excellent written, communicative and interpersonal skills; accurate data-entry and typing skills; prior experience in curriculum development, staff training and evaluation
Supervision: The Lead Teacher – Curriculum Developer will be supervised by the Program Director of Adult Literacy.
Work Schedule: 35 hours per week. Must be available to work day time and evening hours.
Work Environment: Work will be performed mainly at JCCGCI offices, and includes travel to ESL sites throughout the five boroughs (driving capability preferred).
Language Skills: Ability to read and speak English; Mathematical Skills
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and data entry; basic knowledge of computer networking processes
Physical Demands: Ability to lift 15 pounds
Reasoning Ability: Ability to make determinations of best procedures and practices to attain goals of the position.
Working Conditions: Occasionally called upon to work over schedule or odd schedules (e.g. when outreach is best accomplished after-hours or on weekends).

To apply, email Rivkah Berman at r.berman@jccgci.org.

ESOL Instructor, Medical Assistant Training Program P/T

8/15/2018

Part Time ESOL Teacher for Medical Assistant Training Program
New York City College, CUNY
The Adult Learning Center is seeking an experienced and dynamic ESOL instructor to teach a contextualized (health sector) upper level class. The class meets during the daytime twice a week at the Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center near City Tech. ESOL instruction will support students co-enrolled in a Medical Assistant training program with the goal of pursuing a career in health care. The instructor attends meetings, creates lesson plans and develops curricula.

Design and develop a contextualized ESOL curriculum for Medical Assistant trainees based on input from Medical Assistant professors, current research, and best practices
Deliver engaging, practical, contextualized classes that include a variety of experiential instructional techniques to strengthen the skills necessary for successful completion of the Medical Assistant program
Create a student-centered learning environment to maximize student participation and promote self-sufficiency
Track student progress to ensure that participants progress satisfactorily - adjust activities and assignments as needed
Work with the Educational Case Manager to assist students in setting and managing goals
Collaborate with City Tech and BEOC personnel to meet program goals and objectives

Qualifications:

BA in education or related field; MA preferred
Experience developing and teaching contextualized ESOL to adults. Must be well-versed in student-centered learning and approaches
Knowledge or experience related to the health field desirable
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team required
Must have solid writing ability and be well organized
Comfortable with technology and online resources in a classroom setting

Salary range: $40 - $50 P/H, depending on experience and qualifications

For more information or to apply for the position, please contact:
Leah Clay-Youman, Director of Special Projects at LYouman@citytech.cuny.edu or (718) 552-1132

ESOL Instructor P/T

8/9/2018

ESL Instructors-Daytime and Evening Classes
Due to the expansion of our Adult Literacy program, the Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire experienced ESL instructors to provide ESL instruction to adults in Brooklyn. Daytime and Evening classes. Duties include: assessing/testing students, providing appropriate instruction etc. BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. BEST Plus certification strongly preferred. Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate "ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

Bilingual Dari/Farsi ESOL Instructor P/T

8/9/2018

Bi-lingual Dari/Farsi ESL Instructor- Morning class in Queens
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced ESL instructor to provide ESL instruction to adults in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Classes will meet from 10:30am-1:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Duties include: assessing/testing students, providing appropriate instruction etc. BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. BEST Plus certification strongly preferred. Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate " Bi-lingual Dari/Farsi ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

IELCE Instructor P/T

8/9/2018

Title: IELCE (Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education) Instructor
Employee Type: Part Time -16 hours per week. Mornings or Evenings
Unit: Adult Education & Family Literacy

Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC), is a nationally recognized South Brooklyn based, non-profit community development corporation formed in 1978 whose mission is to advance economic and social justice by building vibrant, diverse communities where residents have genuine opportunities to achieve their goals as well as shape the community’s future. FAC’s Adult Education and Family Literacy unit serves over 700 students annually at the Adult Education Unit at 294 Smith Street and several locations in Sunset Park and Red Hook.

Responsibilities:
The Instructor will be part of a passionate team of instructors and administrators dedicated to helping foreign born residents of Brooklyn train for and find employment as bus drivers. In partnership with Brooklyn Workforce Innovation’s Red Hook on the Road, the instructor will help participants navigate the process of getting a CDL permit, gain the language skills necessary to pass the oral part of the licensing exam and prepare to enter RHOR technical driving program.

Qualifications
B.A./B.S. degree is required, and at least two year recent, relevant teaching experience with immigrant populations. Must be a certified Best Plus Test Administrator. Must have experience working with workforce development programs. Bi-lingual in Spanish or Chinese is a plus.

Compensation
$40/hour

To apply: Send resume and cover letter by August 24 to:
Brian Mendes
Associate Director of Education
bmendes@fifthave.org

ESOL Instructor P/T

8/9/2018

SCO/Center for Family Life Employment Program
The Center for Family Life is looking for a Part time English as a Second Language Instructor to teach a morning ESOL class starting in September 2018.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Customize instructional materials by building on own training and experience to create high quality lesson plans to instruct adults in English as a Second Language in multi- level classes
Preparing class materials in advance of class sessions
Register students at the start of each cycle completing all required paperwork
Assess each student's level of ability utilizing the Best Plus 2 test (pre and post testing)
Communicate with program director regarding apparent barriers to student success (e.g., child daycare needs, possible health/housing issues, etc.)
Maintain daily student attendance records. Follow up with students who might be lacking in attendance.
Prepare reports on students’ attendance and progress, as required
Maintain and update students' learning portfolios
Coordinate with program director regarding next steps in student's progress toward achieving their goals
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports
Participate in professional development meetings/ activities on and off sites

Position Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree
BEST Plus certification highly preferred
At least two years of experience serving adult learners, teaching ESL / ESOL
Experience working with immigrant communities
Ability to provide services in a manner sensitive to the backgrounds and cultures of program participants
Bilingual Spanish or Chinese preferred
Availability for individual tutoring and other administrative tasks

This is a part time position. Class will meet M, W, F from 9am to 12 noon. Requires extra time availability for individual tutoring and other extra curricula activities.
Salary: $25 -$27 per hour DOE
To apply please send resume to mferreira@cflsp.org
SCO/Center for Family Life is an equal opportunity employer

ESOL Project Coordinator P/T

8/9/2018

SCO/Center for Family Life in Sunset Park
Part time ESOL Project Coordinator position
The Center for Family Life is seeking a part time Assistant Program Coordinator to provide support and coordination for the ESOL program, and to ensure that students are effectively recruited, enrolled, retained and making satisfactory progress toward desired program outcomes. The ESL Coordinator reports to the Program Director.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assisting in development of outreach materials. Implement outreach activities

Conducting intake and completing enrollment paperwork for each student,
Maintain and organize students records
Manage pre and post testing schedules
Monitor attendance, review sign-in sheets for accuracy noting reasons for absences. Enter attendance in on line system in a timely manner.
Ideally Coordinator will conduct pre and post testing utilizing the Best Plus 2.0 test
Coordinator will meet with students to assess needs and connect them to services within Center for Family Life or other providers as needed, and will follow up and advocate on students behalf when necessary.
Providing resource support for instructors and staff as necessary
Assisting in orientation and graduation ceremony duties
Other duties might be assigned according to program needs.

Desired Qualifications:
BA degree preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong time management skills, including demonstrated capacity to complete assignments under strict deadlines; High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through; dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. At least two years of similar experience and/or social service experience; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel (includes facility with spreadsheets and tables). Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and demonstrated willingness to take initiative and assume other responsibilities as needed.

This is a part time position, 20 hrs. per week.
Salary: $20 to $22 per hour DOE

To apply please send resume to mferreira@cflsp.org

SCO/Center for Family Life is an equal opportunity employer

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