College Bridge Math Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s College Bridge instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality college readiness programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

The PGP’s College Bridge program is a series of courses that support incarcerated students in developing the writing, reading, and numeracy skills that are necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education, while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence that will support them in these pursuits.

College Bridge Math Instructor(s) will teach foundational math courses utilizing the PGP’s College Bridge program curriculum and adapting it to ensure that courses meet the needs of interested students. College Bridge Math Instructors are expected to ensure that their courses:

• Center students’ goals and interests
• Support student engagement
• Adapt to students working across a variety of levels
• Implement culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Provide wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
• Incorporate student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

ELL Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s English Language Learning (ELL) instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality ELL programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

ELL Instructor(s) will work closely with the PGP’s Program Manager - ELL Programs at Rikers Island to design and implement small-group in-person ELL instruction across the complex. The aim of PGP’s ELL program, and the responsibility of ELL Instructors, will be to provide a high-quality educational service that:

• Centers students’ goals and interests
• Supports student engagement
• Adapts to students working across a variety of levels
• Implements culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Provides wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
• Incorporates student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

GED Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s GED instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality GED programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

GED Instructor(s) will work closely with the PGP’s Program Manager - GED Programs to design and implement small-group in-person GED instruction across the complex. The aim of PGP’s GED program, and the responsibility of GED Instructors, will be to provide a high-quality educational service that:

• Centers students’ goals and interests
• Supports student engagement
• Adapts to students working across a variety of subjects and levels
• Implements culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Provides wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
• Incorporates student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Instructor(s) may teach 2-4 subjects for the GED (math, language arts, social studies, and/or science), depending on instructor experience and preference and student needs. Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

Part-Time ESOL Instructors – Morning and Evening Programs
LaGuardia Community College – Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET)
The Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) at LaGuardia Community College is seeking dynamic and innovative part-time ESOL instructors to teach in its adult ESOL programs.
Position Responsibilities:

• Teach approximately 9 hours per week in the Morning and Evening ESOL Programs:
  • Morning: 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
  • Evening: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Create a communicative, dynamic, inclusive and culturally responsive learner-centered classroom  environment for immigrant English language learners.
• Deliver contextualized instruction around themes such as:
  • College transition
  • Civic engagement
  • Career planning and job readiness
  • Reading and writing development
• Monitor and document student progress and attendance.
• Support the program with all required administrative documentation.
• Attend 14 hours of paid RAEN professional development.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Compensation:

• $44.31 per hour for instruction
• Additional 2 hours per week for preparation time, paid at the same rate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a recognized TESOL certification or MA TESOL coursework
• Relevant and substantial ESOL teaching experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proven ability to build rapport with students.

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2 professional references to Anemary Soares at [email protected]

Position Title: Academic Support Specialist - Writing Specialist - Part time
Department: Worker Education/Workforce Development at The Murphy Institute 
Location: Off campus at Lehman College - Hybrid

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) is dedicated to public service and social justice, offering undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs in labor relations, public policy, public administration, health care administration, community studies, community leadership, labor studies, and urban studies. Through SLU’s Murphy Institute for Worker Education, the School collaborates with other CUNY units to deliver support services that guide workers through college entry and degree completion, helping them develop the academic and technical skills essential for professional growth.

SLU’s Worker Education program is seeking a part-time Academic Support Specialist/Writing Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Worker Education and Workforce Development, the Specialist will serve as an Embedded Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader and provide writing support in designated courses at Lehman College. Responsibilities include attending class sessions, facilitating group sessions, offering individualized writing and research support to students, and collaborating closely with faculty to ensure alignment with course objectives.This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic and professional journeys of aspiring educators. If you are passionate about writing instruction and student support, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through all stages of academic literature reviews, including database searches, APA citation formatting, and final review composition.
• Support students in developing effective lesson plans and provide constructive feedback on writing assignments. 
• Facilitate out-of-class tutoring sessions to reinforce course content and enhance student success.
• Design and lead workshops focused on writing improvement and research skills.
• Help students identify and address writing challenges, encouraging independent editing and revision. Follow up with students after sessions.
• Collaborate with faculty to understand course content and identify students needing additional support.
• Conduct pre- and post-assessments using rubrics to measure writing progress and track student support sessions and maintain accurate data records. Enter data in the program database and send biweekly support.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development activities, and program coordination.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Enrollment in a Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting writers from diverse backgrounds and experience assisting students with master's theses or dissertations.
• Familiarity with academic research databases and literature review processes and 
• Proficiency in APA latest edition formatting.
• Background in “Writing Across the Curriculum” or Writing Center environments.
• Experience in tutoring, teaching, or leading small group workshops.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with online platforms such as Zoom, Google Docs, and Brightspace.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic and professional journeys of aspiring educators. If you are passionate about writing instruction and student support, we encourage you to apply.

Hourly Rate: Starting at $52 to $60 per hour for 10—15 hours per week.
Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week (evening and weekend hours are required)
How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your availability for the spring and fall semester, along with the contact information of three business references, to Dr. Maryam (Sara) Esfarayeni at [email protected].

ESOL Lead Instructor
BCS Education Center
Division: Families, Community Building & Workforce Development
Reports To: Deputy Director, Education Center
Location: Education Center, Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $77,000 - $85,000

About the Education Center
The BCS Education Center provides adult education services to the Brooklyn community, serving approximately 500 students annually through GED preparation, ESOL instruction, and vocational training. The Education Center also operates a Family Welcome Center offering case management, wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and community workshops. Our student population is multilingual, with primary languages including Spanish, Chinese, Russian, or Arabic.

About the Role
The ESOL Lead Instructor is a senior instructional leadership role at the heart of BCS's ESOL program. The position carries a direct teaching load of approximately 16 contact hours per week across multiple ESOL levels, combined with responsibility for supervising part-time ESOL instructors and owning student outcomes across the program. This is not primarily an administrative role — it is a role for an experienced educator who wants to lead instruction, develop other teachers, and make a measurable difference in students' lives. The Lead Instructor's focus is on what happens in the classroom and whether students are enrolling, persisting, progressing, and succeeding. This is a full-time, in-person role based at our Education Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and the Lead Instructor will be expected to adapt as program needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching

• Teach ESOL classes across multiple proficiency levels (including in our integrated workforce training program), totaling approximately 16 contact hours per week
• Develop and continuously improve ESOL curricula aligned with student needs and program goals

Instructional Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and mentor part-time ESOL instructors
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide structured instructional feedback
• Support part-time instructors’ professional development and hold them to consistent instructional standards
• Foster a collaborative, student-centered instructional culture across the ESOL program
• Arrange substitute coverage for ESOL classes as needed
• Participate in the hiring process for part time instructors
• Manage performance issues with part time instructors

Student Outcomes & Retention

• Be accountable for program outcomes, including enrollment, measurable skill gain, post-testing completion, and certification
• Monitor student attendance patterns and work proactively with instructors to address attrition
• Use student feedback and outcome data to identify areas for instructional improvement

Administration

• Ensure students are pre- and post-tested using BEST Plus 3.0 and BEST Literacy
• Coordinate testing schedules across ESOL classes and our integrated workforce training program
• Support the team with post-graduation surveying processes

Program Promotion

• Serve as an ambassador for the ESOL program within the community
• Build relationships with current students and encourage referrals and word-of-mouth enrollment
• Participate in community events and partnerships that raise the program’s profile

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required

• Master’s degree in Education, TESOL or a related field
• Three to five years of teaching experience in an adult education or ESOL setting with at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity
•  Demonstrated instructional leadership or supervisory experience
• Deep knowledge of adult learning principles and ESOL instructional best practices
• Experience with standardized ESOL assessments, including BEST Plus 3.0 and/or BEST Literacy
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to give and receive feedback constructively and communicate professionally under pressure
• Collaborative team orientation with the ability to work across departments

Preferred

• Proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, Russian or Arabic
• Familiarity with WIOA Title II funded programs or NYSED adult education requirements

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the BCS Careers Page and apply for the ESOL Lead Instructor role.

Program Manager – Inside Tutoring Programs at Rikers Island
The Petey Greene Program, New York

About Us:
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.

We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system. 

The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.

The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming. 

The Role: 
The Program Manager - Inside Tutoring Programs at Rikers Island will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality training and support for incarcerated tutors at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island. 

The Program Manager will collaborate with PGP colleagues and NYCDOC administrators to design and implement an Inside Tutor Program that empowers incarcerated individuals to serve as academic leaders and mentors for their peers, while providing high-quality and accessible tutoring support to students enrolled in educational programming at Rikers Island. The Program Manager will regularly facilitate the PGP’s Inside Tutor Training –  addressing tutoring methods, literacy and math pedagogy, as well as trauma-informed practice and educational ethics – to prepare incarcerated mentors to serve as peer tutors on Rikers Island. The Program Manager will also provide ongoing support for trained tutors, including leading follow-up trainings, facilitating regular meetings with inside tutors, and providing instructional coaching or other support as needed.

The Program Manager will regularly collaborate and coordinate with other PGP program managers focused on GED, ELL, college-readiness, and outside volunteer tutors to incorporate inside tutor support into PGP-led programming. The role will also monitor tutor and student engagement, ensure continuous program improvement, and utilize data to improve and report on student outcomes. Finally, the Program Manager will work closely with NYCDOC programs and education staff to ensure compliance with requirements related to operating programming across the Rikers Island complex. The Program Manager reports to the PGP’s Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and will collaborate closely with PGP national team members focused on PGP’s Inside Tutor Training Program.

Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Program Manager will be in-person at Rikers Island four days per week, along with one work-from-home day.

This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regional Programming Responsibilities
• Collaborates with New York and PGP national program staff to develop and implement a new PGP Inside Tutor Program at Rikers Island
• Oversees the week-to-week operations of PGP’s Inside Tutor Program at Rikers Island, monitoring high-level trends, and troubleshooting challenges
• In collaboration with the PGP’s Director of Curriculum and Training, adjust and adapt the program model as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with partner and student needs as well as to adapt to transient nature of the facility’s population
• Lead frequent on-unit Inside Tutor Trainings to prepare and continue to support incarcerated individuals serving as peer tutors
• Provide ongoing support to trained tutors at Rikers Island, including leading follow-up trainings, facilitating regular meetings and providing instructional coaching
• Collaborate with PGP colleagues to incorporate inside tutors into PGP-led educational programming to offer supplementary and 1-on-1 support to incarcerated students
• Conduct regular observations and monitor Inside Tutor Program data to ensure consistent implementation of processes and accurate data across programs, as well as timely collection, reporting, and sharing of data between the PGP and NYCDOC
• Works with the Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and PGP’s New York Program staff to track and collect programmatic data and provide reports to partners and funders
• Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
• Identify and share educational resources with soon-to-be-released inside tutors, to support in the continuation of their educational journey 
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space

National Organizational Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PGP’s Director of Curriculum and Training to document the Inside Tutor Program model at Rikers and advise on implementation of similar programming across the PGP's other regions
• Participates in and prepares for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct instruction, coaching, or training facilitation
• At least 3 years of related experience in educational program management
• Previous managerial experience, preferably managing teachers or tutors
• Experience in instructional coaching or facilitating professional development for educators
• Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs
• Familiarity with adult learning theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Exceptional facility, and proven track record, with interpreting programmatic data and implementing metrics-driven approaches to program management  
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt processes to meet program needs while remaining aligned with current organizational systems
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar  
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.
• Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience with blended learning programs or otherwise integrating online learning platforms with in-person instruction
• Ability to develop and adapt processes for low-tech/no-tech environments
• Experience working with or knowledge of the New York City Department of Corrections as an employee, partner, or a formerly incarcerated person.
• Experience leading educational programming in carceral environments 
• Experience working with New York City community-based organizations focused on supporting formerly incarcerated people
• Experience collaborating with higher education institutions
• An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies. 

The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.

We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.

Compensation:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $68,000-$72,000 

Benefits:

• The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year 
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
• Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Access to a local coworking space 

Application Deadlines:

• Preferred: May 10, 2026 (We encourage applicants to apply by this date for priority review)
• Final:  May 22, 2026

Anticipated Start: June 2026

How to apply
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Program Manager – Inside Tutoring Programs at Rikers Island” and the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

Program Manager – College Bridge Programs at Rikers Island
The Petey Greene Program, New York

About Us:
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.

We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system. 

The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.

The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming. 

The Role: 
The Program Manager - College Bridge Programs at Rikers Island will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality college-readiness programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island. 

The Program Manager will collaborate with PGP colleagues and NYCDOC administrators to adapt and implement the PGP’s College Bridge Program at Rikers Island to meet both the needs of interested students and comply with requirements related to operating programming across the Rikers Island complex.  The PGP’s College Program consists of a math course and a writing, reading, and critical thinking course aimed at helping students to develop the writing, reading, and numeracy skills necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence. Ultimately, the role will lead and manage a team of college bridge instructors who will be delivering small-group college-readiness instruction in math and writing to students on the unit. In addition, the Program Manager will monitor student engagement, incorporate PGP tutor support into the college bridge programming, ensure continuous program improvement, and utilize data to improve and report on student outcomes. 

The Program Manager will regularly collaborate and coordinate with other PGP program managers focused on GED, ELL, college-readiness, and tutoring support, in addition to Rikers Island programs and education staff and local higher education in prison programs. The Program Manager reports to the PGP’s Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and will collaborate closely with PGP’s national team members focused on the College Bridge Program.

Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Program Manager will be in-person at Rikers Island four days per week, along with one work-from-home day.

This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Regional Programming Responsibilities

• Collaborates with New York and PGP national program staff to adapt and implement the PGP’s College Bridge Program at Rikers Island
• Oversees the week-to-week operations of PGP’s college-readiness programming at Rikers Island, including course coordination as well as monitoring high-level trends, and troubleshooting challenges
• In collaboration with the PGP’s Higher Education Partnerships Manager, adjust the program model and College Bridge Program curriculum and materials as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with partner and student needs
• Lead and support a team of college bridge instructors, offering small-group on-unit college-readiness instruction to students in both writing and math
• Incorporate PGP’s traditional model of volunteer tutors into PGP’s College Bridge Program at Rikers Island to offer supplementary and 1-on-1 support to incarcerated students
• Regularly monitors College Bridge Program data to ensure consistent implementation of processes and accurate data across programs, as well as timely collection, reporting, and sharing of data between the PGP and NYCDOC
• Conduct regular teaching observations, review representative samples of student assignments and analyze student feedback to ensure program quality and consistency with national College Bridge model, in collaboration with the PGP’s Higher Education Partnerships Manager
• Support in hiring, onboarding, and scheduling instructors to lead PGP college-readiness programming in both math and writing at Rikers Island
• In collaboration with the PGP’s Higher Education Partnerships Manager, support professional development of instructional staff, including development of their own teaching practice as well as navigating daily work inside a carceral space
• Works with the Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and PGP’s New York Program staff to track and collect programmatic data and provide reports to partners and funders
• Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
• Fosters relationships with higher education in prison programs at Rikers Island, as well as higher education institutions in the community, to establish pipelines to college enrollment for program alumni
• Identify and maintain a list of higher education resources in the community to be shared with soon-to-be-released students to support in the continuation of their educational journey
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space

National Organizational Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PGP’s Higher Education Partnerships Manager to document the College Bridge Program model at Rikers and advise on implementation of similar programming across the PGP's other regions
• Participates in and prepares for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Mathematics, Education or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct student instruction in foundational math or writing at the college or AP-level
• Previous experience in curriculum development at the college or AP-level
• At least 3 years of related experience in academic program management, as a teaching team lead, or in a similar leadership role
• Previous managerial experience, preferably managing teachers, instructors, and/or educational staff
• Experience working in or collaborating with higher education institutions
• Familiarity with foundational rhetoric and composition and/or math pedagogy, adult learning theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Exceptional facility, and proven track record, with interpreting programmatic data and implementing metrics-driven approaches to program management  
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt processes to meet program needs while remaining aligned with current organizational systems
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar  
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.
• Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in English, Mathematics, Education or a related field
• Experience with blended learning programs or otherwise integrating online learning platforms with in-person instruction
• Ability to develop and adapt processes for low-tech/no-tech environments
• Experience in instructional coaching or facilitating professional development for educators
• Experience working with or knowledge of the New York City Department of Corrections as an employee, partner, or a formerly incarcerated person.
• Experience leading educational programming in carceral environments 
• Experience working with New York City community-based organizations focused on supporting formerly incarcerated people
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs and/or volunteer programs
• An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies. 

The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.

We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.

Compensation:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000-$72,000 

Benefits:
The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year 
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
• Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Access to a local coworking space 

Application Deadlines:
Preferred: May 10, 2026 (We encourage applicants to apply by this date for priority review)
Final:  May 22, 2026

Anticipated Start: June 2026

How to apply
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Program Manager – College Bridge Programs at Rikers Island” and the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

Educational Support Manager at Rikers Island
The Petey Greene Program, New York

About Us:
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.

We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system. 

The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.

The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming. 

The Role: 
The Educational Support Manager will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the PGP’s new educational programming at Rikers Island, specifically in assisting incarcerated students at Rikers Island in accessing PGP programming that supports their educational needs and goals.

The Educational Support Manager will provide students with ongoing individualized guidance as well as support in accessing and enrolling in PGP-led educational programming at Rikers Island. This includes meeting with incarcerated individuals across the complex to identify interested students, determine their educational goals, and connect them with appropriate PGP educational programming. The Educational Support Manager will collaborate and coordinate with PGP program staff and instructors as well as multiple types of partners, including Rikers Island programs and education staff, external education providers, and higher education in prison programs. The Educational Support Manager reports to the PGP’s Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs.

Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Educational Support Manager will be in-person at Rikers Island four days per week, along with one work-from-home day.

This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Regional Programming Responsibilities

• Identify incarcerated individuals interested in participation in educational programming with the PGP, helping to determine their educational needs and relevant opportunities 
• Conducts student intake meetings to clarify student goals and connect students to relevant PGP educational programming at Rikers Island
• Regularly checks in with students to provide support, navigate administrative requirements, collect feedback, and assess their progress
• Leads regular educational case conferences for students participating in PGP programming and coordinates with PGP program managers and instructors
• Manages relationships with other programmatic partners at Rikers Island, including management of student referrals and monitoring of student attendance and progress
• Works with the Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and PGP’s New York Program staff to track and collect programmatic data and provide reports to partners and funders
• Collaborates with PGP’s New York and national program staff to implement and adapt new PGP educational programming that meets the needs of students incarcerated at Rikers Island
• Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
• Cultivate relationships with other service providers at Rikers Island, generating opportunities for holistic student support
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space
• Share educational resources with soon-to-be-released students, to support in the continuation of their educational journey and connect with PGP tutoring support in the community

National Organizational Responsibilities

• Participates in and prepares for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Required Qualifications: 

• Associates Degree or some college
• 2-4 years of work experience
• Experience or skills in group facilitation
• Experience providing direct support to students, managing educational programs, and/or navigating educational processes.
• Experience working with non-traditional students
• Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse group of partners
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar  
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (social work, education, etc)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience working with or knowledge of the New York City Department of Corrections as an employee, partner, or a formerly incarcerated person.
• Experience working with New York City community-based organizations focused on supporting system-impacted or formerly incarcerated people
• Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs and/or volunteer programs
• Experience collaborating with higher education institutions
• An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies. 

The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.

We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.

Compensation:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $68,000-$72,000

Benefits:
The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year 
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
• Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Access to a local coworking space 

Application Deadlines:
Preferred: May 10, 2026 (We encourage applicants to apply by this date for priority review)
Final:  May 22, 2026

Anticipated Start: June 2026

How to apply:
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Educational Support Manager at Rikers Island” and the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

Program Manager – ELL Programs at Rikers Island
The Petey Greene Program, New York

About Us:
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.

We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system. 

The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.

The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming. 

The Role: 
The Program Manager - English Language Learning Programs at Rikers Island will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality English Language Learning (ELL) programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island. 

The Program Manager will collaborate with PGP colleagues and NYCDOC administrators to design and implement an ELL program that meets both the needs of interested students and complies with requirements related to operating programming across the Rikers Island complex. Ultimately, the role will lead and manage a team of instructors who will be delivering small-group ELL instruction to students on the unit. In addition, the Program Manager will monitor student engagement, incorporate PGP tutor support into PGP-led programming, ensure continuous program improvement, and utilize data to improve and report on student outcomes. 

The Program Manager will regularly collaborate and coordinate with other PGP program managers focused on GED, college-readiness, and tutoring support, in addition to NYCDOC programs and education staff, and external education providers. The Program Manager reports to the PGP’s Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs.

Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Program Manager will be in-person at Rikers Island four days per week, along with one work-from-home day.

This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Regional Programming Responsibilities

• Collaborates with New York and PGP national program staff to develop and implement new PGP-led ELL programming at Rikers Island
• Oversees the week-to-week operations of PGP’s ELL programming at Rikers Island, monitoring high-level trends, and troubleshooting challenges
• Adjust and adapt the program model as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with partner and student needs
• Lead and support a team of ELL instructors, offering small-group on-unit ELL instruction to students
• Incorporate PGP’s traditional model of volunteer tutors into PGP’s ELL programming to offer supplementary and 1-on-1 support to incarcerated students
• Conduct regular teaching observations and monitor ELL program data to ensure consistent implementation of processes and accurate data across programs, as well as timely collection, reporting, and sharing of data between the PGP and NYCDOC
• Support in hiring, onboarding, and scheduling instructors to lead PGP ELL programming at Rikers Island
• Supports professional development of instructional staff, including development of their own teaching practice as well as navigating daily work inside a carceral space
• Works with the Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and PGP’s New York Program staff to track and collect programmatic data and provide reports to partners and funders
• Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
• Identify and maintain a list of ELL educational resources in the community to be shared with soon-to-be-released students to support in the continuation of their educational journey
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space

National Organizational Responsibilities

• Participates in and prepares for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field
• Certification in TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct student instruction in ELL
• At least 3 years of related experience in ELL program management, as a teaching team lead, or in a similar leadership role
• Previous managerial experience, preferably managing teachers, instructors, and/or educational staff
• Familiarity with adult learning theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Exceptional facility, and proven track record, with interpreting programmatic data and implementing metrics-driven approaches to program management  
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt processes to meet program needs while remaining aligned with current organizational systems
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar  
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.
• Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Adult Education, Education Leadership, TESOL/ESL/ELL, Special Education or a related field
• Previous or current state teaching certification or comparable credential
• Experience in instructional coaching or facilitating professional development for educators
• Experience with blended learning programs or otherwise integrating online learning platforms with in-person instruction
• Ability to develop and adapt processes for low-tech/no-tech environments
• Experience working with or knowledge of the New York City Department of Corrections as an employee, partner, or a formerly incarcerated person.
• Experience leading educational programming in carceral environments 
• Experience working with New York City community-based organizations focused on supporting formerly incarcerated people
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs and/or volunteer programs
• Experience collaborating with higher education institutions
• An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies. 

The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.

We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.

Compensation:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000-$72,000 

Benefits:

• The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year 
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
• Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Access to a local coworking space 

Application Deadlines:
Preferred: May 10, 2026 (We encourage applicants to apply by this date for priority review)
Final:  May 22, 2026

Anticipated Start: June 2026

How to apply:
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Program Manager - ELL Programs at Rikers Island” and the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)