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Computer Lab Assistant P/T

2/21/2020

 
The Adult Learning Center is located within the Division of Continuing Education at NYC College of Technology.  We provide free English as a Second Language classes and High School Equivalency classes to adult learners. We operate as a community-based organization, providing important services to those in need.
 
We are looking for a part-time Lab Tech to work at our Borough Park, Brooklyn site Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Supporting instructor(s) in assisting beginning and intermediate-level ESL students in the computer lab
  • Providing guidance on how to use the internet for research and general computer operations (typing, printing, saving, and retrieving documents)
  • Willing to assist in other non-computer program functions as needed such as making copies and helping with technology outside the computer lab
The Lab tech should be friendly, patient, interested in interacting and helping students, able to troubleshoot basic equipment problems (printing issues, copier jams, etc.), punctual, and dependable. Should also be willing to communicate clearly/slowly to low-level English learners.
 
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), and Web browsers. Experience with Apple operating system as the computer lab is entirely Mac.
 
$22-$25 hourly wage, will be commensurate with experience
 
To apply: Email resumes and cover letter to Leah Clay-Youman lyouman@citytech.cuny.edu and Paige Cline pcline@citytech.cuny.ed

ABE/HSE Instructor P/T

2/21/2020

 
The Adult Education Program is seeking a dynamic, hardworking educator who has significant experience working with diverse adult, non-traditional high school equivalency populations at a variety of ABE levels, including HSE. Knowledge of the New York State –approved Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), TABE testing and NRS levels. Experience teaching HSE-related disciplines:  math, science, writing, reading and social studies is required. Position available immediately: Classes are held in the evenings from 6pm-9pm, Mondays and Wednesdays.

Candidate must have experience using technology in the classroom, interdisciplinary adult education curricula, and utilizing a variety of assessment methods.

​Minimum Requirements
: Bachelor of Arts/Science degree, plus at least two (2) years adult education and/or non-traditional teaching ABE and/or HSE, along with relevant adult education professional development. Must have excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and relate to student population.

Responsibilities:
  • Meet learning outcomes prescribed by funding source.
  • Teach ABE or High School Equivalency preparation course, all areas: Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.
  • Prepare/follow detailed curriculum and utilize various curriculum resources.
  • Take daily attendance and maintain minimum student attendance as outlined by contracting agency or funder
  • Maintain students’ files with documents pertaining to students’ progress.
  • Attend professional training sessions as prescribed by Director/funding source.

​Salary: $34.85 per hour
Please send cover letter with the names and contact information of (3) references, and resume to epanos@hanac.org

ESOL Instructor P/T

2/21/2020

 
ESL Instructor- Morning class in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL Instructor to provide ESL instruction to adults in Brooklyn. Class meets on Mondays and Fridays from 8-11am. 

​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 "Brooklyn ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

IELCE ESOL Instructor P/T

2/21/2020

 
The Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development (BMCC) is seeking for immediate hire a creative and capable part time ESOL instructor for the grant funded Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) program. IELCE is an innovative program that combines English language acquisition with high demand technology workforce training. Students are co-enrolled in technology training and ESOL classes that directly support the language demands of that training. The IELCE Instructor must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint as well as a commitment to effective contextualized instruction in the ESOL classroom. In addition to instruction, the IELCE Instructor will assist the IELCE staff as they guide students through the educational sequence of the program—from initial recruitment and assessment to placement in the multi-leveled IELCE program where students acquire marketable computer skills and high-demand, industry-recognized certifications leading to employment. The Instructor will collaborate with partner agencies and work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Class schedule Monday through Friday from 1-3 with possibility of additional hours.
$32 an hour.

Please submit a cover letter detailing your related work experience along with your resume to literacy@bmcc.cuny.edu.

HSE Spanish Instructor P/T

2/21/2020

 
Position: High School Equivalency (HSE) Spanish Instructor
Overview
Brooklyn Public Library's Adult Learning program is seeking a dedicated and skilled Spanish HSE instructor to prepare participants for the workforce and/or TASC exam.
The Spanish HSE instructor will teach a 3-hour hybrid class to meet the needs of the participants. Classroom instruction incorporates self-paced, computerized instruction, small group learning exercises, videos, and provides classroom instruction in a variety of fields at several levels.  The ability to develop lessons using extensive writing and reading practice in the content areas of science and social studies using CUNY's HSE curriculum. We are seeking someone who is passionate about making a difference in their community by developing adults to their fullest potential.
 
Responsibilities
  • Deliver effective instruction and have an appetite for utilizing data to improve services
  • Create engaging instructional strategies and lesson plans, integrating technology
  • Evaluate student progress using standardized assessment tools
  • Adapt teaching style and strategies to maximize participant learning and retention
Qualifications
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree
  • 2+ years of related teaching experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Preferred experience with teaching TASC prep to adults in Spanish
  • Must have familiarity with the current NYS HSE exam (TASC) and CUNY Career Kits
  • Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well
  • Strong proficiency in the use of office equipment including computers, smart boards, online learning management systems (Khan Academy, etc.)
  • Be willing to participate in professional development workshops/trainings
Schedule: Wednesdays 5pm to 8pm (Hybrid class/distance learning) with online instruction
Spring Cycle - (April 1st  - June 17th )
Location: Pacific Library
This is a hybrid class (3 hours a week), both face-to-face and online learning. There will be 3 hours of classroom instruction and participants would be required to complete at least 3-6 hours of online learning.
This is a contract position. The Salary for this position is $35/ hour. 
 
To Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to prehse@bklynlibrary.org
Please indicate “Spanish HSE Instructor” in the subject of email.

Program Manager for CUNY Start F/T

2/21/2020

 
CUNY Start Program Manager at LaGuardia Community College

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CUNY Start is an intensive program for incoming college students who have earned either a high school or high school equivalency diploma and need to increase their academic proficiency in reading, writing, and/or mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, all of the University's seven community colleges, Medgar Evers College, and the College of Staten Island work collaboratively to provide students with an innovative approach to developmental education. CUNY Start is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, advisement, ongoing professional development, and mentor-based training model.

CUNY Start, recognized as an important University initiative, has consistently proven to be highly effective at reducing and/or eliminating student's remedial needs within one semester. Since 2011, CUNY Start has undergone a large-scale expansion, serving nearly 3.900 students across the system in FY15. In addition, the program is currently participating in a study led by the nationally recognized research group MDRC in partnership with the Community College Research Center at Columbia University (CCRC) to compare CUNY Start student outcomes to other remedial pathways at the college.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Language Acquisition Programs, in the Division of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) at LaGuardia Community College, the CUNY Start Manager ensures the successful implementation of the CUNY Start and Math Start model, goals, and outcomes, including successful recruitment of students to meet established targets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Supervises the campus CUNY Start and Math Start teams, including: day-to-day management of staff, provision of human resources information, participation in performance reviews, communication of CUNY Start standard policies and program updates;

- Manage all aspects of the campus CUNY Start and Math Start budgets, payroll, and human resource systems. 

- Establishes and maintains relationships on behalf of the CUNY Start and Math Start programs with campus departments, including admissions, testing and any other departments that can assist with referral of students into the program and support their matriculation into degree programs upon completion;

- Ensures CUNY Start and Math Start have appropriate space to operate, including classrooms, office space, and computer labs;

- Works closely with the CUNY Start University Director and Central Office Leadership team to develop and standardize program operations;

- Collaborates with the CUNY Start curriculum and professional development team (math, writing/reading and advisement) to support successful delivery of the CUNY Start curriculum and the development of teachers and advisors in the program's instructional model at his/her campus;

- Manages ongoing communications regarding CUNY Start and Math Start with college leadership;

- Works in a flexible, collaborative, and responsive manner with multiple stakeholders to achieve CUNY Start and Math Start outcomes and goals;

- Utilizes program data (provided by the CUNY Start Research and Evaluation team) to discuss CUNY Start and Math Start outcomes with college leadership and for ongoing program development purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in education, higher education, student services or a related field strongly preferred. Five years of working experience in education, preferably in adult education at the college level working with diverse populations. Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong written and oral communication skills, along with knowledge of PeopleSoft systems preferred.

For more information and to apply go to this link

Evening Intake Clerk P/T

2/5/2020

 
Part Time Evening Intake Clerk for Astoria site

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City based multi-faceted social services organization with administrative offices at 27-40 Hoyt Avenue S in Astoria and fiscal office at 1250 Broadway in New York City. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City. 
    Summary:                                                                                                                                                                          
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Pre-Test and Post-Test students using BEST Plus 2.0                                                        
  • Places students according to English Proficiency Level                     
  • Assists students in filling out enrollment forms                                                                  
  • Enters information in ASISTS  data base on a regular basis                 
  • Enters data on Google docs on a daily basis
  • Checks data base  for accuracy and consistency on a bi-weekly basis
  • Attends BEST Plus 2.0 refresher workshops or re-certification workshops
  • Provides information about the program to potential students and organizations
  • Assists with registration and outreach for the program
  • Contacts students who stop coming for more than two sessions
  • Creates folders for all enrolled students and verifies that folders contain all required forms. Candidate also verifies that the information is written correctly on the forms.
  • Ensures that each student who has achieved the bench mark hours have a portfolio.
  •  Provides teachers with programmatic support like: placing students in different levels or schedules upon conferencing with the teacher.  Provides teachers/instructors with teaching materials like markers, erasers, pencils, calculators, etc.
  •  Other duties as required by the program                                                                                    
Qualifications:                                                                                                                                  
  • Must be BEST Plus 2.0 certified
  • Have a working knowledge of ASISTS Data Base 
  • Be flexible and willing to learn programs procedures quickly 
  • Work independently
  • Have good communication skills
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Docs                                  
Education and/or Experience required: High School Diploma Required, Associates Degree preferred and at least one year of experience working with ASISTS and administering BEST PLUS 2.0

Language Skills: Bilingual in Greek   or Spanish is a plus.  

Please submit your resumes to Evthoxia Panos at Epanos@hanac.org or Athena Beltecas at ABeltecas@hanac.org .                                
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