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ESOL Instructor P/T

4/29/2023

Part -Time ESOL Instructor to start ASAP in the Adult Literacy Program at Brooklyn College.

2 courses are available, the teacher can take one or both
- One day time course for beginners, needs to be 2 days a week from 9am-1pm. You can choose the days (we don’t have class on Friday)
  - This course is all in person, on Brooklyn College Campus
- One is a night class for advanced students, this is 6-9pm and is hybrid
  - one class is online, one is in person
The term runs from May 1 – July 14
Current rate is 39.50/hr

Please email resumes to [email protected]

Spanish Language Program Coordinator F/T

4/29/2023

Spanish Language Program Coordinator
Permanent – Mid-town Manhattan Location
Salary Range: $66,200.00 to $82,800.00

Healthcare union-based Adult Education program seeks a Coordinator for a well-established Language Program, mainly offering Spanish Language classes . Other language instruction is offered upon request of our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of the Spanish/Foreign Language Program – a program for participants learning Spanish to communicate with Latino patients.

Provide program administration to team.
Develop school calendar and class schedules; coordinate teacher assignments and program activities; coordinate site and security contracts or online Zoom accounts; visit classes regularly; monitor and evaluate teachers and vendors; select instructional materials, participate in curriculum development projects, identify and/or organize staff development sessions.
Organize and monitor Assistant Program Specialist’s work: oversee mailings to members, provide customer service, plan case management, monitor program data entry and filing system.
Prepare statistical reports and analyses
Draft budget, generate check requests, track payment schedule; book orders; track book inventory including e-book licenses
Research new publications/articles in the Language Learning field and be informed of books, materials, and resources available for foreign language instruction
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree / Certificate in Second Language Theory and Practice required. Degree in Education highly preferred
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in adult education, training or workforce development
Bilingual in Spanish language required
Basic skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred
Experience with healthcare career ladders/education programs (teaching, facilitating, partnering) preferred
Must have excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as needed

To Apply:
Please send resume to: [email protected]

GED Coordinator F/T

4/29/2023

GED Coordinator
Location: 132 32nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11232
Status/Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000
The Education Center offers GED preparation classes to participants 17 years and older. Instruction is offered in reading & writing (integrating social studies), math, and science. The GED Coordinator oversees GED preparation programming, teaches GED preparation classes, supervises part-time GED instructional staff, conducts outreach & enrollment, and organizes pre and post testing schedules.

Responsible For: Monthly enrollment targets; Monthly retention targets; Quarterly testing targets; Quarterly measurable skill gain targets; Annual graduation targets

Oversight of GED preparation programs
Instruction in GED preparation classes
Supervision of part-time GED instructors
Marketing and outreach (meets rolling enrollment targets through active recruitment)
Intake and orientation
Pre-testing and post-testing using TABE
Retention (tracks student attendance and takes measures to prevent attrition)
Optimizes learning outcomes (observes classes, collects student feedback, monitors test scores, and takes steps to improve learning outcomes)
Keeps up-to-date student records and maintains student folders
Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in education, adult education, or equivalent; Masters degree preferred
Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Chinese are preferred
Three or more years teaching experience in an adult education setting
Very strong computer skills
Strong outreach, marketing, and networking skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to be resourceful
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team
Ability to be communicative in the face of stress, feedback, or change

Apply here

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

IELCE Instructor P/T

4/29/2023

Part-Time Integrated & Education (IELCE) ESOL Teacher – Brooklyn Public Library

The Adult literacy and learning department is seeking integrated education and training IELCE teachers to teach contextualized intermediate/advanced level classes. The IELCE teacher will collaborate with vocational instructors to ensure participants are equipped with skills to pass one of the following certifications: Digital Literacy, food safety and/or medical billing while improving their English speaking skills utilizing work-place and civics content. The goal is for learners to improve their English speaking skills while earning an industry recognized certification to secure a job/career in the workforce.

Responsibilities

Be part of an academic team responsible for presenting standard American English language to English-language learners
Engage students in a learning community and facilitate contextualized lessons based on the focus areas: food safety, digital literacy, and/or medical billing/assisting
Maintain, prepare, and upload Google Classroom assignments and weekly post for learners
Prepare course overview and lesson plans that use library resources using a civics-based instructional approach and the vocational curricula that is motivating and engaging with a focus on learning and progress
Knowledgeable of the CAL Best Plus and Best Literacy tests for IELCE learners of the Brooklyn Public Library and conference with learners as needed
Complete administrative duties in a timely manner
Participate in library and industry professional development and training; set individual learning and development goals and actively seek opportunities to further develop teaching practice
Work independently and collaboratively with an instructional (case manager, student advisor, and program assistant) team members to ensure learners are being met

Qualifications

BA/BS required. MA or certificate in TESOL a plus
Co-teaching experience and vocational teaching experience in culinary, digital literacy, and/or health industries
Online teaching experience using Google Classroom and Zoom
Able to collaborate with instructional team to ensure learners needs are being met and help alleviate any barriers to learning
Strong Proficiency in the use of office equipment including computers, data projector, smart boards, smart TVs, printers and copiers.
Ability to populate and manipulate software supporting word processing, spreadsheet, database management, network management, desktop publishing, and Internet navigation applications
Ability to perform general clerical functions including maintaining accurate records and compiling information and statistics
Excellent organizational and customer service skills
Creative and ability to solve problems with a strong commitment to adult literacy and learning
Must be able to work varied schedule, including evenings and weekends

Please note that this is a part-time position, up to 12 hours a week. Pay rate is $40 per hour.

Click here to review the full description and to apply for the position.

Educational Specialist (Bilingual) F/T

4/29/2023

Star Learning Center, a program of GRCC, is a year-round tutoring program for underserved students from across NYC. The program provides one-to-one academic support and educational advocacy to students in grades 2 through 12. Each student at Star is matched with a volunteer tutor. Tutors receive an orientation to the Center and their individual students and staff provide ongoing coaching and support. Star also connects students with other GRCC programs and outside resources to enable them to reach their full potential.

Star Learning Center seeks a committed, compassionate, and highly organized individual to join a close-knit and diverse community of staff, students, volunteer tutors and parents. The candidate should enjoy working closely with others and also work well independently. We are looking for a team member invested in having an impact on the lives of young people, committed to learning, and inspired to be a part of ending educational inequities.

Schedule: Monday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Salary Range: $37,881 - $47,351

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center follow the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are now requiring all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Supervise and support 200+ tutors and students every week
Evaluate academic needs of all students; administer testing for new students and write testing reports; create tutoring plans with annual goals using testing results, student report card data, IEPs, and teacher comments
Prepare and deliver tutor orientations, provide ongoing supervision of tutoring plans and continual training to volunteer tutors
Support all student-tutor pairs with modeling and materials; review and comment on every session plan prepared by tutors; offer trainings
Organize and maintain STAR’s library, including researching new book titles and tutoring materials, sorting donations, and working closely with library clerk
Research online tutoring materials for 2nd –12th grades
Tracking report card and other data to identify need for additional support
Occasionally tutor students
Communicate with parents regarding special education needs and goals, review IEPs with parents, and refer to special education advocates
Encourage and promote reading for pleasure by recommending books based on student interest and reading level
Assist in data collection for Star program evaluations

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Education or related field
Teaching/tutoring experience with children and teens
Knowledge of an Orton-Gillingham based, multi-sensory approach to teaching reading
Must be fluent in written and spoken Spanish

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and tutors
Experience with literacy assessments, teaching strategies, and student data analysis
Knowledge of NYC 2-12 curriculum
Working knowledge of the New York City Special Education process including services obtained through IEPs
Knowledge of early literacy practices and children’s literature

Computer Skills Needed

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift boxes

Work Environment

Office and tutoring center/ work from home hybrid model (through June 2023)

To apply, click here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=127962&clientkey=2AF870DC98A05BDC667109DE9463BC04

ESOL Instructor P/T

Spanish Language Program Coordinator F/T

GED Coordinator F/T

IELCE Instructor P/T

Educational Specialist (Bilingual) F/T

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