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ESL/Civics/Citizenship Teacher P/T

9/30/2015

ESL/Civics/Citizenship Teacher
HANAC, Corona, Queens Evening Program

Adhere to program mission, philosophy and goals
Provide a positive, respectful, student-centered learning environment
Respect adult learner and be aware and responsive to special needs and issues of the multi-cultural classroom.
Develop and re-evaluate curriculum on an on-going basis in response to students’ needs educationally, psychologically and vocationally
Utilize project based learning
Utilize authentic material and technology
Track and maintain student attendance
Keep working folders of all students’ work and maintain and update individual student files and records
Conference students to communicate student’s progress and plan with students steps necessary to attain goals
Complete all required reports as requested by the Program Manager
Participate in staff development in-house and as provided by other entities
Collaborate with paralegal or attorney to ascertain participants’ eligibility and readiness for naturalization interview and test
Attend staff meetings, seminars, and conferences
Meet with case manager as needed to discuss student’s attendance and progress
Prepare and participate in special projects as requested by the Program Manager

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in related field with minimum 3 years teaching ESL with knowledge of US history and government and/or Citizenship to adults; experience with student centered, project based classroom; an understanding of cultural differences; good interpersonal skills experience; excellent communication skills; ability to connect to the participants; ability to collaborate with others on staff; ability to maintain records and experience with assessment tools.

Week nights – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$34.00/hour
Sick Accruals

Please respond with SHORT Cover letter and UPDATED resume to HR Director at
[email protected] or FAX to 212-840-8384.

Assistant Director of Education Programs

9/29/2015

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Reporting to the Director of Education Programs, the Assistant Director oversees day-to-day operational aspects of Adult Education Programs, which includes two principal programs: Adult Learning Center, providing ESOL, BE and High School Equivalency preparation to adult learners, and the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) offering college preparation to CUNY-accepted ESOL students. The position involves two major areas of responsibility: organizational and instructional. The first includes scheduling classes; overseeing student intake, testing and placement; and managing the student data and reporting system. The second includes working with teachers to ensure quality instruction within the CUNY content-based approach to adult education. The Assistant Director provides support and carries out related tasks as instructed by the Director.

Responsibilities include:

Overseeing and coordinating student intake, registration, testing, placement, class scheduling, and related program activities
Assisting instructors and counselors with student management
Working with instructors to develop, select and implement effective content-based curricula
Identifying staff development needs and overseeing the provision of staff development
Managing student database and supervising data collection, entry and update
Preparing reports for funders and assisting in developing proposals
Acting as a liaison to establish and strengthen partnerships in support of education programs
Assisting the Director of Education Programs in hiring and supervision of staff, program development and planning, and other aspects of program management, as needed
Flexibility to work evenings and some Saturday hours

Qualifications:

BA in education or related field; MA preferred
At least three years in program administration, preferably in a grant-funded program
Relevant teaching experience in adult basic education or GED preparation programs
Experience with thematic, content-based curricula
Ability to work with a computerized database, spreadsheets, e-mail and the Internet
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Well organized; able to prioritize and delegate responsibility
Ability to juggle multiple tasks, be flexible, creative, resourceful and able to work as part of a team

Salary range: $55,000 - $62,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Please respond to vacancy notice at Research Foundation / CUNY:
Go to www.rfcuny.org. Look under About RF, Careers, Instruction and Social Services, Assistant Director - NYC Tech, PVN# NY-1509-000748.

If you have any questions, you may contact:
Gil Gerena, Director of Education Programs at [email protected]

ESL Instructor P/T

9/22/2015

The Prospect Park YMCA, which serves NYC’s extraordinarily diverse, low-income immigrant population, is seeking an energetic and disciplined English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor to fill a part time position. We are seeking an instructor who can teach ESL classes to our students at our New American Welcome Center (NAWC). The ESL Instructor will also evaluate student progress with the use of the NYS English Assessment Test and other alternative methods of assessment.

Responsibilities:

Teach ESL and Cultural Orientation to adult immigrants, refugees and other foreign nationals.
Prepare lesson plans and materials needed for the class.
Conduct the NYS Placement Pre-Test on new students and NYS Placement Post-Test on all students.
Submit test results with recommended class placement and notify students of their respective class placements.
Prepare alternative assessment tools to evaluate student progress in reading and writing.
Compile evaluation and portfolio assessment materials at the end of the cycle.
Prepare roster, update forms and submit them in a timely manner.
Notify the Program Coordinator and/or Counselor of any changes, transferees or drop-outs among the students.
Prepare promotion lists, turnaround documents, and other reports required by NAWC Program Standards and/or funding agencies.
Gather important information from students on a regular basis to assess their achievements and actual outcomes.
Encourage participation in multicultural activities and exchange among the students and staff.
Actively participate in staff development activities as provided internally by NAWC and/or the YMCA; or as provided for by funding agencies and other community organizations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s in TESOL or Education preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Knowledge of basic teaching techniques, methods and principles of teaching languages.
Knowledge of preparing lesson plans, syllabus, promotion lists, grant documents and reporting systems.
Knowledge in conducting the NYS Placement Test and preparing assessment tools.
Ability to determine the students’ level of English Proficiency.
Bilingual a plus.

If qualified, please forward your cover letter and resume with subject line “ESL Instructor” to [email protected] or to:

Prospect Park YMCA
Attn.: Nabila Khan
357 Ninth Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

New York City’s YMCA | WE’RE HERE FOR GOOD
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ♦ DRUGFREE WORKPLACE

Math Instructor F/T

9/21/2015

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow seeks a Math Instructor to work with 17-24 year olds in its out-of-school (OSY) youth job training and High School Equivalency (HSE) prep program. The Math Instructor is responsible for teaching an academic math curriculum that augments the existing HSE classes and provides contextualized instruction related to working in a general business environment.

Primary responsibilities are to provide daily instruction in HSE Math as well as Business Math to trainees enrolled in the OSY program; update and augment curricula on a regular basis to ensure that lessons are responsive to the needs of individual trainees and are relevant to today’s workplace; assist in administering and grading TASC readiness tests and TABE testing/post-testing; coordinate instruction with other instructors, especially the other HSE instructors, to ensure overall curriculum integration; develop and implement effective testing mechanisms designed to measure trainee progress; provide ongoing feedback and test scores on each trainee’s progress to other program staff and administration.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of relevant paid work experience; prior experience in teaching HSE (or GED) prep classes as well as knowledge of the new Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) preferred; must be able to establish positive relationships with disconnected youth; must be willing to work as part of a team.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Susan Gambale at [email protected]

HSE Instructor P/T

9/21/2015

Future Now at Bronx Community College provides learning opportunities to enrich the academic, social and professional development of young adults, ages 16-24. Future Now’s central mission is to help young people create successful futures through the attainment of a higher education degree. Our goal is to ensure that all of our students become self-sufficient leaders, who in turn, will become powerful role models for our current students and positive contributors to themselves, their families and their communities.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate all instructional aspects of the HSE class.
Develop lesson plans and activities to supplement assigned texts.
Conduct Pre and Post Assessment Tests (TABE Exam)
Manage attendance records for students.
Maintain a daily average attendance of 15 out of 20 students per day.
Maintain daily communication with Assistant Director regarding student's progress and attendance issues.
Maintain a classroom environment that is stimulating, supports individual and group learning and is rigorous and nurturing
Maintain accurate student records and all student contacts
Complete any relevant responsibilities and functions as assigned by director.

Hours: Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
$25.00 per hour

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
Minimum of two years of experience teaching all HSE subjects
Experience in curriculum design and implementation
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Email resumes to Claudia Ramirez [email protected]

Spanish Literacy (BENL) Instructor P/T

9/14/2015

Literacy Partners is seeking a bilingual Basic Education in the Native Language (BENL) instructor to design and deliver Spanish literacy classes for low-income mothers who are survivors of domestic violence and have little or no formal education. This project is based at the Family Justice Center (FJC) in the Bronx in partnership with the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence, which whom we enjoy a close and collaborative partnership. The class will help the mothers build functional literacy and numeracy skills so they can reach their goals, achieve increased self-sufficiency and access resources to improve their lives and those of their children.

About Literacy Partners
Our mission is to strengthen families by empowering parents through education. With our free classes, low-income parents gain the skills to create a better life for themselves while transferring important literacy skills to their children. Together, we can close the achievement gap before children even begin school. Learn more at www.literacypartners.org.

Responsibilities

Teach a Spanish literacy class three mornings per week;
Design a curriculum and lesson plans based on the mothers’ strengths and goals;
Reflect, track and report on students’ progress;
Participate in Literacy Partners meetings (check-ins with supervisor, all-staff meetings, professional development opportunities, etc.); and
Coordinate with partners at FJC.

Qualifications

Experience teaching Spanish literacy in a BENL program;
Curriculum development experience;
Ability to build strong rapport with students;
Hands-on experience teaching survivors of domestic violence highly preferred;
Bachelor’s degree a must. An advanced degree in a relevant field (such as social work or adult education) is highly preferred; and
A passion for social justice.

Compensation and Schedule
Classes operate from the fall through June, three mornings per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). The BENL instructor will earn $35/hour for 12-15 hours per week (9 hours of classes plus time for lesson planning, meeting with partners and supervisor, professional development, etc.). The class is delivered in the South Bronx, near Yankee Stadium.

Application Process
Email a résumé, cover letter and sample lesson plan that is relevant to this population to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please describe your approach to developing a relevant curriculum in terms of learning objectives and key milestones. Interested instructors should apply promptly, as this position will be filled soon. No calls, please.

Literacy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Programs F/T

9/11/2015

Literacy Partners (www.literacypartners.org) is searching for a dynamic leader to oversee the growth and development of our education programs that seek to support and empower low-income and immigrant parents.

We have a highly promising 2-generation model of education that consists of free ESOL, HSE, and pre-HSE classes for parents operated in close partnership with early childhood education programs across the City. We contextualize instruction for the unique strengths, needs, and opportunities of parents and integrate evidence-based child development and parenting content based on the latest brain science and the Hand-in-Hand Parenting model (www.handinhandparenting.org). This unique approach has produced impressive initial results for both parents and their young children.

We are looking for an experienced education leader to help us deepen our results with current partners and expand our program through new partnerships in different locations throughout the City.
The Director of Programs will:

Serve as education director of the organization, providing oversight of 15-20 classes and supervising our team of outstanding full-time ESOL, HSE, and pre-HSE instructors and other education staff;
Manage our education programs to achieve desired outcomes, developing and tracking key indicators of success and providing support to instructors to intervene when parents are not on track for successful outcomes;
Ensure that we have the data, personal stories, and other insights from students and teachers to continually improve our performance and communicate our results to external audiences;
Work closely with development and communication staff to collaborate on grant applications and ensure all fundraising and communications are sound and well-informed;
Oversee student recruitment, intake, placement, pre- and post-testing, and transition to next academic or vocational step;
Develop and manage relationships with partner agencies in early childhood education throughout the City;
Provide vision, inspiration, and leadership to achieve world-class results.

Minimum experience and qualifications include:

7 years experience in adult education or related field;
5 years experience managing education or related programs;
5 years experience supervising teachers and other staff;
Experience creating program budgets and writing grants a plus;
A Masters Degree in adult education or relevant field

To apply, please email a resume and a cover letter summarizing your experience and vision for program leadership along with your salary expectations to [email protected] no later than September 25, 2015.

Job Developer (Bilingual Spanish) F/T

9/10/2015

Mercy Center is a comprehensive community center that has been serving women and their families in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx, NY for over 20 years. We address the needs of the whole person, developing skills for healthy family living and economic advancement and building a community of respect, hospitality and non-violence. Mercy Center provides a range of programs and services to our participants, most of whom are immigrants and almost two-thirds of whom survive on annual household incomes of less than $15,000.

Reports to Director of Adult Education and Workforce Development

Job description
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development, the Job Developer will provide a variety of employment services to include: seeking job placement opportunities for Mercy Center participants; recruiting employers; assessing employment needs of Mercy Center participants; developing employment training opportunities; and linking participants to appropriate educational, vocational, and social service programs to increase employability. The job developer will provide a variety of administrative functions including but is not limited to: filing various materials for inclusion in participant records; inputting participant records in Mercy Center's data base, producing a variety of reports and documents; and completing necessary forms. The job developer will also teach a Job Readiness course for students wishing to obtain their National Work Readiness Credential and be responsible for the computer skills program. The incumbent will work two evenings a week and occasional weekend hours to accommodate participant needs.

Duties and responsibilities

Teach job readiness classes for students seeking to obtain the National Work Readiness Credential;
Develop and maintain positive community business relationships for the purpose of guiding participants to gainful employment and meaningful advancement;
Provide career counseling, evaluation, skills training/ assessment, job readiness training and other activities related to employment transition and job placement;
Implement participant centered employment related goals and objectives;
Maintain cooperative working relationships with vocational programs and other referral sources;
Refer participants to potential employers for consideration for job openings and provide consistent follow-up to employers;
Track employment placement outcomes and retention for program participants;
Oversee enrollment in computer literacy classes and be responsible for recruitment of volunteer teacher;
Assure monitoring and documentation of each participant's progress by developing and maintaining professional and timely progress reports that track each participant's employment, individual support plan goals, licensing/ certification and other requirements;
Participate in staff meetings and team meetings;
Conduct participant intake for potential job readiness and computer participants;
Prepare resumes;
Develop job search strategies and tactics;
Prepare job candidates for interviewing;
Coordinating occupational trainings, conduct pre screenings;
Conduct extensive outreach to potential employers to market candidates and increase pool of employers, increase job bank listings, and develop new job site;
Maintain regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest accommodation of requirements for hard-to-fill positions;
Maintain up-to-date records on employer outreach efforts for tracking and follow up and submit written reports as required;
Perform other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

A passionate desire to motivate participants to secure and retain employment
BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university
3 - 4 years of prior employment counseling and job development experience
Knowledge of employment services, job development strategies and labor market trends in a range of occupational fields (professional, semi-skilled and low-skilled)
Knowledge of/experience navigating low income workforce development and social service systems
Experience in facilitating National Work Readiness Credential classes and job readiness workshops
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment
Strong oral and written communication and networking skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to follow-up and multi-task
Ability to work independently
Be a team player
Flexible, creative and solution-oriented approach to issues
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other widely utilized software applications
Strong work ethic
Willingness to travel throughout the Bronx and Manhattan
Ability to outreach, network, and market participants and program.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a must

How to apply
Position is available immediately. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Job Developer Search at [email protected]

ABE Instructor P/T

9/10/2015

CAMBA needs an ABE/HSE Prep instructor to teach part-time at its 885 Flatbush Avenue site in Brooklyn, N.Y. The work schedule is 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Monday-Friday. It is required that candidates have at least a BA/BS (MA/MS preferred) in education or a related field and at least 2 years of experience as an ABE instructor. Candidates must be familiar with internet resources of relevance to learners and be able to integrate technology and workplace skills into classroom instruction. For this position, candidates with proven success in teaching English Grammar/Composition and Reading Comprehension skills are preferred. To apply for this opening, please send updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to [email protected] and to [email protected].

ESOL Instructor P/T

9/10/2015

CAMBA needs an ESOL instructor to teach part-time at its 885 Flatbush Avenue site in Brooklyn, N.Y. The work schedule is 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Monday-Thursday. It is required that candidates have at least a BA/BS (MA/MS preferred) in education or a related field and at least 2 years of experience as an ESOL instructor. Candidates must be familiar with internet resources of relevance to English learners and be able to integrate technology and workplace skills into classroom instruction. To apply for this opening, please send updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to [email protected] and to [email protected].

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