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Program Assistant P/T

3/25/2016

PT PROGRAM ASSISTANT: QUEENS LIBRARY ADULT LEARNER PROGRAM – ROCHDALE VILLAGE

JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide administrative support and assist with adult education programming: ESOL, Pre-HSE, TASC/NEDP. Maintain confidentiality of all staff and student information. Conduct outreach activities and other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree. Proficiency in MS Office and GoogleDocs. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Willing to travel to various sites/branches. Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with students and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds and differing abilities. Teaching/tutoring experience, bilingual Skills and flexible availability a plus. Ability to work at least one night/week until 8PM and some Saturdays. Hours: 15 -20 hours per week, schedule will vary depending on programs. Salary: $12.00 /hour

TO APPLY: Please email an interest letter and your most recent resume to [email protected]

Program Coordinator F/T

3/25/2016

CUNY Start Foster Care Initiative Program Coordinator

CUNY Start is an intensive program for incoming associate-degree seeking college students who need to increase their academic proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, the University’s 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 offers daytime and afternoon/evening programs, relies on data and research to guide program practice and is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, ongoing professional development and mentor-based training model.

CUNY Start has received a four-year grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to serve transition aged youth from foster care who wish to pursue associate degrees at CUNY, but who have significant remedial needs in reading, writing, and/or math based on their CUNY Assessment Test scores. The grant will support the development of strategic partnerships with foster care agencies and the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to create a graduation college success pipeline for 325 college-bound foster care youth into CUNY Start and the University’s acclaimed Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP). In CUNY Start and ASAP, Foster Care students will receive MetroCards, on-campus internships and other supports to ensure timely graduation from college. Along with creating a college success pipeline for youth from foster care, the lessons learned from the project’s partnerships will be incorporated into CUNY Start’s advisement curriculum and training protocol. The grant also includes a research and evaluation agenda that will be led by CUNY’s Office of Research, Evaluation, and Program Supports (REPS). REPS will work with key stakeholders to establish important research projects, lead focus groups, and establish benchmarks and goals for youth from foster care to succeed and graduate from CUNY.

Please see link below for more information:
https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=VA-1603-001062

ESOL Instructor (Spanish proficient) P/T

3/25/2016

Current Openings: Make the Road New York's Adult Literacy Team is seeking an experienced, bilingual/Spanish proficient ESOL instructor committed to social justice for an intensive part-time position at our our Jackson Heights, Queens community center for our April-June cycle (and potentially for work again beginning in September, depending upon budget.) Our current instructor can't continue to work this schedule for personal reasons and we're seeking a replacement.

The instructor will teach ESOL as well as do class planning, materials creation, individualized follow up with students, and some meetings and professional development.

Strongly Preferred: Teaching Certification or Masters in TESOL; experience working in community based social justice organizations; interest in collaboration and professional development with team members.

Required: BA, at least 3 yrs. experience teaching ESOL to adults & multiple ESOL level classes. Must be creative, organized, and committed to thematic instruction and learner-centered, participatory education; must be able to speak some Spanish with students outside of class if not occasionally within class; Sense of humor/good team player a plus. Excellent computer skills, BEST Plus certification.

Class Schedules:
Classes will run from early April (wk of 4/11) thru the end of June 2016 with the following schedules:
Days per week, Time, Total hours per week (including prep, mtgs, calls to students), BEST Plus Level:
Monday - Thursdays, 6-8 pm, High Intermediate
Monday - Thursdays, 8-10 pm, Low Intermediate
24.5 hrs, (16 teaching hrs, 8 prep, .5 for mtgs and communication with students)+ on average 1 hr wk for meetings- depending on the week

Note: If you can only teach 8-10pm we will consider your application as well.
Salary Information: Starting compensation is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education. Typically the hourly rate is in the $20's but you're paid for prep hours so it comes out on par with other community based salary rates.
How to Apply: [email protected]. Interviews will likely be held late the week of 3/28 or early the week of 4/4. Classes start 4/11.

Make the Road New York is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to insure equal opportunity and equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, genetic information and sexual orientation, in all employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Work Readiness Instructor F/T

3/23/2016

Location: Phipps Neighborhoods West Farms Opportunity Center, Bronx, NY
Program Name: Career Network: Healthcare

About Phipps Neighborhoods:
Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources.
We're dedicated to our neighborhoods for the long term, supporting individuals and families as they establish self-sufficiency. Our services create opportunities for people to thrive in every aspect of their lives.

Program:
Phipps Neighborhoods, in collaboration with Hostos Community College and Montefiore Medical Center, runs a Career Network Program for young people ages 18 to 26 to begin careers in the allied health services sector. Working closely with Hostos to develop the academic, classroom-based preparation required, coupled with hands-on internships and experiential learning at Montefiore Medical Center, Phipps Neighborhoods supports young people in exploring and identifying health care professions that would otherwise be inaccessible to them. Hostos Community College built an Introduction to Health Careers seminar to expose young people to various employment opportunities in the field. Montefiore Medical Center will provide career develop and exploration and an externship opportunity that is tailored to the specific needs of out of school youth so as to create a clear pathway to employment.

Position Overview:
The Work Readiness Instructor will teach our Career Network participants work related skills that will poise them to acquire and sustain a career-oriented job. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team of a Life Skills Counselor, Career Navigator, Outreach and Intake Specialist and Administrative staff, the Work Readiness Instructor will deliver lessons from the newly created contextualized healthcare curriculum which allows students explore their skills and career options, and prepare for employment. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who wants to engage young adults and help them choose and prepare for a meaningful career! Inspire young adults to live up to their potential and get on the path to self-sufficiency!

The Instructor will:

Based on existing contextualized curriculum, using Phipps Neighborhoods lesson plan template, prepare lesson plans by adapting those created with learning objectives clearly defined and engaging activities and exercises that illustrate the point of the lesson.
Work with students one-on-one and in small groups to assist with resume building, interviewing, and other work readiness activities as necessary.
In collaboration with the Career Navigator, develop specific interview preparation lessons to be delivered on a weekly basis.
Monitor participants' compliance with attendance and progress through participant observation tool. Report any individual student issues to Life Skills Counselor and Program Assistant on a weekly basis.
Maintain classroom documentation based on work readiness checklist and assignments from contextualized curriculum and enter data appropriately and accurately, as necessary. This includes but is not limited to updated resume, cover letter, performance rubrics and essays. Ensure every student has a portfolio with pertinent materials for employment.
Be responsible for the quality of the program being presented, student discipline, classroom maintenance, safety, behavior management and the security of all individual and supplies at their disposal.
Work with instructional and administrative staff to set high and measurable goals for student achievement.
Adapt teaching style and strategies to maximize student learning and retention.
Provide students with professional one-on-one feedback regarding their performance in the program.
Assist with placement of externship and perform site visits at Montefiore and other partner hospitals to ensure students are achieving success and managers are satisfied with student work.
Rotating with other staff, accompany students to Montefiore and Hostos and assist partner Instructors with behavior management as necessary. Reinforce lessons taught at the partner sites into the Work Readiness classes.
Support recruitment by interviewing potential candidates for training and providing feedback.
Attend all relevant meetings (supervision, staff meetings, case conference sessions, curriculum development, trainings and workshops, etc.).
Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work or other appropriate field preferred.
At least 2 years of career development and youth development experience.
At least 4 years of teaching, preferably within the NYC Department of Education or comparable system.
Strong communication skills-written and oral.
Independent, creative, self-starter who exhibits good judgment.
Flexible and adaptable.
Must enjoy working with at-risk young adults and have a strong initiative to work in a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Windows applications, internet and email required, experience with SMART Board helpful.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package.

To Apply:
Please forward your resume and cover letter in one document to [email protected] with “Work Readiness Instructor” in the subject line.

In your cover letter please outline why this position is of interest, exactly how your experience matches the qualifications stated and what you believe differentiates you from other candidates. Additionally, please provide your salary requirements. Submissions without cover letters and salary requirements will not be considered.

Administrative Assistant I P/T

3/21/2016

Administrative Assistant I
The YMCA of Greater New York seeks a professional Administrative Assistant to work at the Y Roads Literacy Centers (YR-LC) in East New York. The program serves young people, ages 17 to 24, who identify as having a particularly difficult time making the successful transition to adulthood, commonly referred to as opportunity youth. These young people are not enrolled in school, do not have their high school diploma and are not working full-time.

The part-time non-exempt Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative and general office duties that support the Y Roads Literacy Center program including data entry, doing intakes, ensuring classrooms and spaces are ready, and recruitment and building a referral base for the Literacy Center’s participants.

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and clerical support to Y Roads Literacy Center staff.
Operate all office machines and develop and take control of office inventory and purchasing of supplies.
Ability to maintain required confidentiality.
Manage room, program and workshop schedules.
Maintain calendar, program and personnel files; program and office spaces.
Answer phones and direct calls to the appropriate staff or department; take clear messages when necessary.
Assist in researching potential referrals and organizing referral databases.
Communicate with all staff, participants, and community members in a polite and respectful manner.
Assist in event planning and fundraising efforts.
Compile and enter participant demographics and program data into internal databases / spreadsheets, and funder database.
Greet students, staff and visitors; inform students of daily programming.
Actively participate in all training sessions and designated meetings.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED/HSE or equivalent.
Minimum of one year experience in working with young adults and/or teens.
Minimum of one year of administrative experience.
The ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and internet database systems.
Must be well organized and able to handle shifting priorities.
Bilingual skills a plus.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with an organizational culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. If you would like to be a member of our leadership team, please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirement with subject line “Administrative Assistant” to [email protected] or to:
Y Roads East New York
Attn.: Parvoneh Shirgir
60 Williams Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207

SONYC Program Director F/T

3/21/2016

About Phipps Neighborhoods:
Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources.
We developed a Community Impact model to maximize our ability to provide communities with the resources needed to increase opportunities, strengthen neighborhoods and transcend poverty. This model is marked by four key characteristics: targeted program areas, an integrated approach, a continuous improvement strategy and a geographic focus.
Our work is focused on impact and we are committed to ensuring our programs have real results. Measuring outcomes is a fundamental part of how we work. Through our centralized database, we track individual participants across multiple programs, ensuring they have all the resources they need to be self-sufficient. At the same time, we analyze our program management and our impact on participants so we can make adjustments and optimize in real time.

Position Summary:
The SONYC Program Director will work closely with the Community School Director to create a dynamic SONYC after school program utilizing youth development best practices and principles in conducting Academic Enrichment, Project Based Learning, Arts and Physical Education activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

With the support of the Community School Director, design, develop and support an after school program for students.
Work closely with the Community School Director and Administrative Assistant to organize program logistics, such as schedules, space reservations, resources needed, etc.
Assist the Community School Director and Administrative Assistant with the creation of a monthly newsletter for families, school administration, and stakeholders.
Attend school administration meetings and work closely with teachers and staff to develop after school programming.
Help collect and organize data to determine appropriate staff ratios in accordance with DOH regulations, generate reports, and to maintain attendance and activity records.
Meet all contractual obligations, specifically in the area of enrollment and rate of participation.
Work closely with the Community School Director and Group Leaders to establish a common language and vision that speaks to our purpose in the community and the impact we aim to make.
Coordinate a team of Group Leaders; each group leader is responsible for a cohort of students/activities.
Work closely with families, parents, and guardians to ensure the needs of students are met.
Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations.
Perform other duties and tasks as deemed necessary by the Community School Director.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
Must have previous experience working in a DYCD (NYC Dept. of Youth & Community Development) program.
At least 2 yrs. experience in a youth development role; experience working with middle school students a plus.
Strong organizational skills required; excellent time management skills with the proven ability to work with multiple deadlines and multiple priorities.
Keen problem solving skills and excellent computer skills including; PC environment and the use of Microsoft Office suite, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Ability to multitask; work across a variety of projects and with diverse populations.
Team player excited about the opportunity to work in an environment dedicated to the development and growth of youth.
Some weekend work related to special events and meetings may be required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) preferred.
Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative.
A sense of humor and a sense of urgency!

How to apply:
Please apply online via the job portal on our Careers page or by accessing the link below. In your cover letter please outline why this position is of interest, exactly how your experience matches the qualifications stated and what you believe differentiates you from other candidates. Additionally, please provide your salary requirements.

Program Director – Wings Academy Beacon F/T

3/21/2016

About Phipps Neighborhoods:
Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources.
We developed a Community Impact model to maximize our ability to provide communities with the resources needed to increase opportunities, strengthen neighborhoods and transcend poverty. This model is marked by four key characteristics: targeted program areas, an integrated approach, a continuous improvement strategy and a geographic focus.
Our work is focused on impact and we are committed to ensuring our programs have real results. Measuring outcomes is a fundamental part of how we work. Through our centralized database, we track individual participants across multiple programs, ensuring they have all the resources they need to be self-sufficient. At the same time, we analyze our program management and our impact on participants so we can make adjustments and optimize in real time.

Position Summary:
The Program Director is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive Bronx-based Beacon program serving children, youth and/or adults in educational, recreational, leadership and arts-based programming.
Duties and Responsibilities:
General

Supervise all aspects of the program.
Establish program goals and outcome measures to determine the success of each program component.
Maintain enrollment and attendance records as required by all funders.
Report program statistics and information as mandated by funders and Phipps Neighborhoods.
Prepare reports as mandated by funders and the Managing Director.
Ensure that all facilities and materials are well maintained.
Model appropriate child, youth and adult development practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director.

Staffing and Supervision

Oversee recruitment, training and supervision of all staff.
Oversee weekly timesheets and payroll.
Conduct staff supervision and staff meetings.
Manage evaluation process of all employees.

Budget and Development

Manage all related programmatic budgets.
Provide periodic budgetary updates and reports as requested by the Managing and/or fiscal Directors.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain and provide oversight of contractual partnerships with private, state and city agencies.
Serve as a liaison between the school principal and Beacon program.
Establish partnerships between the Beacon and all relevant community groups.
Develop a Beacon Advisory Board and facilitate regular meetings.
Obtain continual feedback from constituents to establish new programs and services.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships between Phipps Neighborhoods and relevant community groups, school administrators, public officials, funders, parents and other critical stakeholders and represent the organization to community boards, other institutions, agencies, and organizations.

Qualifications:

It is essential that the successful candidate have a very strong background in youth development and management of youth development professionals.
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree; Master's degree is preferred.
The candidate must have previous experience working in a DYCD (NYC Dept. of Youth & Community Development) program.
The candidate must have excellent management, administrative and communication skills.
The candidate must have a strong background in program development and strategic planning.
The candidate must be committed to outcomes driven performance and have an understanding of designing programs toward that end.
Experience in the field of youth development with progressive responsibilities.
Supervisory experience within the field.
A history of program development and strategic planning responsibilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and intermediate level computer skills.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative.
A sense of humor and a sense of urgency!

Director of Education Services F/T

3/21/2016

Director of Education Services
Reports to: Senior Director of Learning and Career Development
Location: Bronx, NY

About Phipps Neighborhoods:
Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources.
We're dedicated to our neighborhoods for the long term, supporting individuals and families as they establish self-sufficiency. Our services create opportunities for people to thrive in every aspect of their lives.
Program Description:
The Phipps Neighborhoods Education Services portfolio provides young Bronx residents over the age of 16, as well as adults, with an array of services including pre-HSE, HSE, ESOL and technology training that allows them to gain the skills and education they need to obtain employment.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Learning and Career Development, the Director of Education Services will lead all relevant program operations, budget management, partner engagement, and programmatic evaluation for all programs in the Education Services portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a groundbreaking portfolio that has given hundreds of young people and adults in the Bronx the chance to pursue education, training and post-secondary opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders related to the growth and success of the program, including community members, external partners and educational institutions.
Work with the Senior Director of Learning and Career Development to oversee the implementation of strategic planning, implementation of graduate recruitment strategies, retention initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Direct, supervise and develop the personnel working within the Education Services portfolio to ensure a highly motivated and efficient staff.
Observe and evaluate instructors and teachers to perform and initiate appropriate corrective actions and reports as required.
Convene and facilitate regular meetings with partners to assess progress, identify challenges and determine solutions to address them productively.
Work with the Education Learning Initiative staff to select, develop and/or refine curricula that will prepare participants for sustained career-oriented employment and advancement.
Develop, cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with health institutions and all external partners, while developing new partnerships as necessary and appropriate.
To support teachers and instructors in developing their skills in differentiated instruction and behavior management for students of varying abilities who share a common classroom setting.
In collaboration with the Senior Director of Learning and Career Development, work with the development team to diversify funding streams to increase and expand program offerings and services.
Develop and manage program budget, including reports, vendor relationships, incentives and stipends.
Represent Phipps Neighborhoods and Education Services programs internally and externally, including at conferences, meetings and with funders.
Monitor program performance and progress via data collection and reporting including making changes for improvement when necessary.
Coordinate activities with other Phipps Neighborhoods programs to foster program integration and collaboration throughout the agency.
Plan special events and activities for program participants and staff.
Participate in agency-wide task forces or committees as necessary, as well as supporting the infusion of career readiness and best practices from Education Services programs across the agency.
Perform other related tasks as deemed necessary by the Senior Director of Learning and Career Development.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Education or related fields strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree with (5) years of experience considered.
Direct experience in the education setting such as working in a school and/or managing education programs.
Experience managing a staff of instructors, teachers, volunteers and interns.

BEST Plus certification and TABE Testing certification preferred.
Have demonstrated experience working with differentiated instruction with learners with academic challenges.

Strong background in operating and leading the development, implementation and evaluation of education programs.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including program participants, staff, funders and program partners.
Must be data-driven and have the ability to possess advanced skill in database management/managing multiple database systems.
Have demonstrated the ability to prioritize and execute assignments with minimal supervision and under tight time constraints.
High degree of flexibility, a spirit of innovation and a sense of humor are strongly encouraged

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience
How to apply: Please forward your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to [email protected].

Career Development Specialist F/T

3/21/2016

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
NYCHA RESIDENT TRAINING ACADEMY

Title: CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Unit: NYCHA Resident Training Academy
Status: Exempt
Employee Type: Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Responsibilities
The Career Development Specialist will be responsible for facilitating and implementing the job readiness curriculum. S/he will serve as the primary instructor for three weeks of full-time training. Other duties will include supporting applicant recruitment, assessment and selection as well as graduate retention and advancement support. S/he will report to the NYCHA Resident Training Academy Director, and work closely with other BWI staff and NYCHA staff.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Facilitating NRTA related job readiness trainings.
Establishing and enforcing high standards of trainee conduct, motivating trainees to succeed.
Assisting participants in resume and cover letter preparation to promote their experience and abilities.
Implementing, revising, and evaluating existing curriculum; develop additional lessons and materials as needed.
Connecting trainees to employment opportunities and social supports.
Tracking NRTA candidates as they progress through BWI and NYCHA’s assessment and selection processes.
Participating in candidate selection process including conducting assessment interviews and program tryouts.
Providing job training, job retention and career advancement assistance to program participants and alumni.
Tracking participant performance, including job placement verification and job retention and advancement, in BWI’s customized database.
Escorting trainees to NRTA training related events including presentations and site visits.
Facilitating weekly TABE tests, information sessions and other recruitment events.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience teaching and/or facilitating groups of individuals with barriers to employment required.
Enthusiasm and respect for working with low-income adults; strong commitment to the missions of both BWI and NYCHA’s Department of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability.
Excellent data management and computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel & Internet).
Ability to travel to multiple sites in NYC and available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Compensation: Based on experience. BWI offers excellent benefits package including health, dental and retirement.

To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and salary history/requirement to:
Elsie Ramsey, Director, NYCHA Resident Training Academy – [email protected]
Only resumes with a cover letter will be considered. No phone calls, please.

BWI is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
People of color, women, and local residents are encouraged to apply.

ESOL Instructor P/T

3/8/2016

Turning Point is hiring a part-time ESOL teacher. The class that meets 3 evenings per week (6pm-8pm), for a total of 10 work hours per week (class + flexible prep time). Staff are expected to be on-site between at least 5:30pm and 8:15pm, to conference with colleagues and students. Expected start date is early April.

The class is located at a local elementary school; flexibility, aptitude for working with multiple partners, and excellent communication skills are required. Teachers are responsible for a class of 15-20 students and must be comfortable with learner-centered, participatory lessons and a project-based approach. While the Education Center has an overall set of class standards, teachers are responsible for creating her/his own curriculum and lesson plans.

Full job description linked below, including instructions on how to apply.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/jz3BS3XXMk5P/

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