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Summer Youth Employment Program Site Monitor P/T

3/26/2015

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SITE MONITOR (PART-TIME)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SoBRO is seeking to hire Site Monitors who will play an active role in observing and monitoring activities of Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) participants. The SYEP Site Monitor will process payroll and handle multiple assignments. The Site Monitor will be expected to prioritize assignments and be able to take initiative. The candidate must have a proven track record in customer service. Travel within the boroughs of the Bronx and Manhattan to conduct site visits. Prepare weekly assessment reports in detail and concise manner that reflect field observations. Collect timesheets on a weekly basis and ensure completion with accuracy. Cooperate and maintain a working relationship with the assigned worksite supervisors. Communicate with the Program Manager regarding any conflicts with worksite assignments. Facilitate weekly educational workshops for 20-40 program participants (ages 14-24) with a provided curriculum. Maintain participant files, timesheets and evaluations. Attend all related meetings, trainings and supervisions as required. To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.

Effective communications skills, both oral and written form;
Excellent organizational skills essential to maintain accurate records;
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
Interact professionally with participants, staff, clients and community partners in a professional manner;
Work collaboratively with other team members to meet common goals;
Sensitivity and awareness to different cultures
Conduct himself/herself as a professional at all times as per SoBRO’s policy on conduct, appearance and adherence to the overall organizational policy
Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred.
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite computer knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

30 College credits and one (1) year work experience related to customer service and administrative duties OR High School Diploma or High School Equivalency with two (2) year’s work related experience in lieu of college credits;
Experience working with Youth Development Services a plus

SALARY $15.00/HOUR
HOURS 20-30 Hours Per Week

Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources - [email protected]

Job Developer P/T

3/26/2015

Work with team in creating innovative approaches to job placement, job training and job creation that will benefit low-income clients.
Requires:

Commitment to social justice
Understanding of link between low-income and need for dignifying jobs
Work collaboratively with staff

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

Aggressively matching and marketing workers with limited English proficiency as well as other clients
Establish and maintain relationships with employers
Securing job order
Match skills of participants with appropriate job openings
Make referrals and conduct follow-up with job seekers and employers to ensure client success
Must place 10 to 13 per month as well as
Manage a regular caseload of 20 workforce participants
Assist in job development efforts
Assist with grant management and reporting
Provide supervision to staff and volunteers
Evaluate and develop projects to enable program growth.

Qualifications: Ability to create job placement opportunities at various positions in companies in the NYC area; Ability to work one-on-one with clients in developing resumes resulting in client hires at jobs. As this is a performance based contract based on placement and retention, consistent attendance is required.

$30/hour, 28 hours/week, occasional evenings/weekends may be required

This is a temporary position that will end on June 30 may become Part-time regular.

Respond with short cover letter and resume to HR Director at [email protected]

Spanish Bilingual Intake Clerk P/T

3/26/2015

Intake Clerk at HANAC, INC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Test and Post-Test students using BEST PLUS Oral English Proficiency Test
Places students according to English Proficiency Level
Assists students in filling out enrollment forms
Enters information in ASISTS and CAPRICORN data bases on a regular basis
Helps prepare ASISTS or CAPRICORN reports for Data Coordinator/Program Manager on a monthly basis or as requested
Checks data bases for accuracy and consistency on a bi-weekly basis
Attends BEST PLUS refresher workshops or recertification 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
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:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be BEST PLUS certified and have a working knowledge of ASISTS and CAPRICORN Data Bases. Candidates must be flexible and willing to learn programs procedures quickly

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.

Language Skills:
Bilingual English-Spanish, fluent in both languages, able to interact with students and staff in both languages.

20 hours/wk, Mon-Thurs evenings, at the Corona Beacon (98-02 Roosevelt Avenue). Bilingual Spanish, a must. ($15-$18/hour depending on experience.)

Resume must be sent to Gail Carmichael at [email protected] with a short cover letter.

HSE Instructor P/T

3/26/2015

The Adult Basic Skills (ABS) department in the Adult and Continuing Education Division at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is seeking a part-time experienced adult education instructor for its high school equivalency (HSE) program.

ABS is seeking a dynamic, hard working educator who has experience teaching diverse adult, non-traditional high school equivalency populations at a variety of ABE levels, including HSE in preparation for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC); experience in delivering quality mathematics instruction a must; as well as reading and writing in HSE-related disciplines (social studies, science, etc.) is required. The instructor will adapt student-centered and contextualized curricula designed to help adult students to develop their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, including the incorporation of technology, and materials for differentiating instruction and informal needs assessments, as needed.
Position in part time evening: Mon/Tues and Thurs 6-9pm to begin April 13 through the end of June.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Arts/Science degree, plus at least three (3) years adult education or non-traditional teaching experience, along with relevant adult education professional development required.

Send cover letter and resume to Angelo Ditta [email protected]

Integrated Algebra Regents Prep Teacher P/T

3/19/2015

Position Title: Integrated Algebra Regents Prep Teacher
Program: Academic Enrichment Program
Location: Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, School Principal, and Program Coordinator the Teacher is expected to perform each essential duty of this position in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required, but not limited to:

Specific Responsibilities:

Provide direct instruction to students in the program by implementing selected curriculum and developing expansions as requested to prepare students for June exams
Modify curriculum to meet needs of Special Education Students and ELL students.
Assess participant’s abilities utilizing provided assessment tools. Score assessments and develop individual educational goals as well as providing periodic feedback on student progress.
Ensure documentation of student attendance.
Ensure curriculum materials are respectfully treated and returned to assigned location.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

New York State Board of Education Certification
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of teaching experience
Understanding of Integrated Algebra Regents exam components and requirements
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
High professional standards with strong personal/professional integrity
Demonstrated commitment to the education and advancement of the children of the Mott Haven community.

Work Schedule:
March 2015 through June 2015, generally 4-6 hours per week.

Salary: $42.00 per hour

Send Resume and Cover Letter via mail, email or fax to:
Ilene Lopez, Program Coordinator
East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
[email protected]
Visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org
Absolutely No Phone Calls!

Queens Library Literacy Center Manager F/T

3/19/2015

Queens Library Literacy Center Manager

The Adult Learner Program Center Manager is responsible for managing an Adult Learning Center and is responsible for the overall supervision and operations of the center.

Manage and coordinate all aspects of adult learning the Long Island City center (i.e,: literacy and ESOL classes, workshops, external referrals, resources and other services).
Provide program management assistance.
Work collaboratively within the broader Library Services Department team members to ensure continuum of service for all ages including Family Literacy.
Develop and maintain literacy collections.
Supervise tutoring.
Test and evaluate students.
Provide follow-up and support to students and tutor.
Implement literacy recruitment.
Ensure center programming quality based on enrollment/retention via coordinating internal and external audits and conducts community outreach, community needs assessments as well as address and resolve all issues to ensure overall positive participant satisfaction.
Contribute to strategic goals for enhancing and expanding adult learning services.
Manage the collection and distribution of center operations statistical data for reporting purposes, including adherence to program standards and government contract reporting. This consists of proper and timely processing of all documents and other required paperwork, often conducting program evaluations for improvement.
Responsible for preparing and overseeing reporting on programs as needed and required.
Use latest technology to develop and deliver high-quality, effective learning programs and services.
Coordinate all volunteer and intern pre-placement training, proper orientation, feedback/evaluation and recognition.
Makes presentations, prepares statistics and reports, and performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

Bachelor in Education or related field required
Master’s in TESOL or related field preferred.
Minimum of two years full time professional experience in Adult Education.
Knowledge of computer assisted instruction preferred.
Previous experience administering adult education programs.
Previous supervisory experience required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Understanding of and experience in preparing financial/budget reports.
Must have Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel; experience with other MS Office applications preferred.

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] and reference “Center Manager LIC–EXT” in the subject line. Resumes will only be accepted by email.

ESOL Instructors P/T

3/19/2015

The New York Public Library is currently accepting applications for hourly ESOL Instructors for its upcoming spring cycle. Familiarity with NRS standards and Best Plus preferred.

Please submit resume and cover letter highlighting your availability through this link as well as email [email protected]

Adult Literacy Center Hub Manager F/T

3/19/2015

New York Public Library
Position: Adult Literacy Center Hub Manager
Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Adult Literacy and English Language Education:
Provides leadership at a hub, supervision, and professional development needed to ensure existing and new staff have the skills to deliver instruction according to the curriculum.
Responsible for the data and reporting necessary to assure program goals are carried out.
Implements new program initiatives, with a special focus on staff development appropriate for improving English language and literacy proficiency and basic numeracy instruction
Maintains connections with network managers and library managers and staff within a specified hub.
Contributes to the development of a curriculum scope and sequence, and a training and support plan necessary to insure its implementation
Investigates and implement new uses for instructional technology and distance learning including Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Schedules classes, teacher schedules, and tutoring session times
Works directly with NYPL staff, volunteer tutors, and students, promoting and modeling effective instructional strategies, methods, and materials use, in a collaborative learning environment
Supervises and evaluates staff and part time instructors
Provides site coverage as necessary
Develops an appropriate instructional collection (both print and software) and serves as an instructional resource person for the Library staff
Contributes to the development of program reports and data collection and management
Must be available to work at all NYPL literacy sites
Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Master's Degree in TESOL, Adult Literacy, Linguistics, English, or other Education related focus
Demonstrated knowledge of research-based English Language and literacy instruction for adults in the early stages of language acquisition and literacy development
Experience leading staff development related to teaching and learning strategies that integrate computer-assisted instruction and multimedia into the curriculum
Demonstrated experience providing team leadership and supervision
Demonstrated knowledge of federal standards for student achievement (NRS) and the standardized testing (Best Plus and TABE) necessary to document student gains
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Experience in teaching basic math and knowledge of systematic intensive alphabetics instruction preferred
Demonstrated experience utilizing databases to track student information and progress
Hub locations are St. George, Seward Park, St. Agnes, Bronx Library Center and Wakefield
Successfully demonstrated computer and related technology skills, including Microsoft Office suite

Starting Salary: USD $62,529.00/Yr.
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If interested, contact Irene Moulketis at [email protected]

Basic Skills Instructor (Pre-HSE) F/T

3/17/2015

The CUNY Perfect Opportunity for Individual Skills and Educational Development (POISED) for Success Program, which provides services for low income mothers to develop academic, parenting and vocational skills, is seeking an innovative Basic Skills Instructor (Pre-HSE) who will facilitate and implement the curricula of academic component of the program (Reading, Writing, Math, Science) preparation for adult learners.

The incumbent will prepare lesson plans for daily instruction; review the curriculum to make supplementations for delivery in a systematic matter and conduct pre and post assessment tests. He/she is expected to create an educational environment conducive to optimal learning while keeping abreast of and utilizing CUNY Common Core standards related to Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC); develop resources and references for participant’s use as a workplace literacy venture. In addition, The Basic Skills Instructor is expected to encourage and model appropriate behavior and attitude for the POISED students.

Position requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field; at least ( 2) years’ experience teaching and a solid ability to engage students and prove effectiveness of teaching methods; adept at delivering effective written and oral instructions and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point as well as the internet.

To apply, please go to rfcun.org and click on About RF, then Careers, apply to job RIS-1842.

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act/Protected Veterans Status/ E-Verify Employer

Director, Adult Literacy and Immigration Services F/T

3/17/2015

Director, Adult Literacy and Immigration Services, Queens Community House
Specific Qualifications: A strong understanding, commitment to, and experience in the field of adult education and immigrant services & :

Minimum of 3 years supervisory and management experience in an adult education setting ;
Instructional and managerial experience in English for speakers of other language programming;
Experience with NYC and NYS funding sources, grant writing, contracting and reporting, specifically NYC Department of Youth and Community Development and NY Education Department;
Comfort and understanding of data collection instruments;
Be and advocate for adult education programming and immigration services;
Familiarity with immigration issues and regulations;
Passion for working with diverse populations;
Strong communication and writing skills

Salary: Low 60’s.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to: Mary Abbate, Associate Executive Director, [email protected]. No phone calls please.
Queens Community House is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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