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Adult Education and Literacy Director F/T

10/23/2015

Adult Education and Literacy (AELP) Director (Full-time) – Brooklyn, NY

The AELP provides classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Citizenship, and HSE preparation for adults ages 18 and above. The AELP incorporates job readiness, job placement, and college preparation into its curriculum. The goal of the program is to help adults improve their English language proficiency, enhance literacy skills, gain citizenship, obtain HSEs, and obtain or improve employment.

Duties will include managing the AELP department across OBT’s Brooklyn sites; ensuring that all contractual requirements are met and data is accurately entered into funder databases; providing guidance and support related to new funding proposals; helping to implement standardized ESOL, CIVICS, and HSE curricula for the use of all instructors; ensuring that instructors deliver relevant, student-driven curriculum that integrates technology, authentic assessment, health literacy, and work readiness skills; overseeing recruitment, registration and orientation for new students; administering and managing student testing; acting as liaison between TASC testing center and OBT students.

Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; preferably Master’s in Education, Administration or related field and minimum of two years of experience in Adult Education; must possess excellent oral and written communication skills; BEST Plus certification and knowledge of NRS reporting standards required; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce, CAPRICORN and/or other database experience preferred; high oral proficiency in Spanish preferred; community outreach and partnership experience a plus; must be able to work flexible hours to include evenings. Must be willing to travel between all program sites.

To apply for the above position please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Caitlan Parker at cparker@obtjobs.org.

Adolescent Literacy Consultant P/T

10/23/2015

Adolescent Literacy Consultant
The Literacy Assistance Center is seeking an adolescent literacy consultant to provide professional development and technical assistance to nine community-based afterschool literacy programs for middle school students funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). 20 days of consulting services will be required between December 2015 and June 2016, with the potential to continue and increase services after July 1, 2016.

Responsibilities include:
Providing customized technical assistance to the nine programs and supporting program development

Conducting winter and spring site visits to each of the nine sites to document best literacy practices
Updating a dedicated adolescent literacy website on a quarterly basis with best practices from each program
Designing and facilitating webinars and/or workshops for the programs on topics they request
Providing coaching, planning or resource support to the programs
Working with the LAC’s subcontractor to plan, facilitate, and provide follow up services for quarterly professional learning community sessions held with the program managers

Contract administration

Meeting with the funder (DYCD) and/or the Executive Director of the LAC upon request
Tracking and reporting on the services and number of hours provided by the LAC’s subcontractor
Writing and submitting monthly reports for DYCD

Requirements:

Minimum of a Master’s degree in education
Minimum of five years of experience as a professional developer, literacy coach, or college instructor
Expert knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction for struggling adolescent readers and writers and NYCDOE assessment
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to present to and work with key stakeholders, including program managers and government partners
Willingness to work with a team of professional developers
Willingness to travel and work in programs throughout NYC
Technologically adept

Consulting rate based on experience.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Ira Yankwitt, Executive Director, Literacy Assistance Center, at: iray@lacnyc.org. The search will close by November 23, 2015.

HSE Instructor P/T

10/23/2015

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SoBRO is seeking an experienced ABE/HSE Instructor to teach 12-15 hours per week (Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm). The ABE course is designed with the goal of educating those functioning at low to intermediate literacy levels to assist them in increasing their educational attainment so they can go on to receive their HSE, pursue higher education, find and retain employment to reach self-sufficiency. Provide ABE instruction to young adult students, ages 16 & up, to help them obtain the necessary skills to be able to reach, write and computer proficiently in preparation for the HSE exam. Instruct in the program in a manner that supports student retention and daily attendance consistent with the Adult Learning Standards while assisting students in meeting educational goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & 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;
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite computer knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred;
Current NYS teacher certification; Familiar with current TABE exam;
A minimum of two years of successful experience teaching young adults;
Bilingual Spanish speaking strongly preferred.

Position Start Date: November 2, 2015

Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources - hrjobs@sobro.org. Indicate in the subject line HSE Instructor

Spanish Speaking ABE/HSE Math/Science Instructor P/T

10/14/2015

Spanish Speaking High School Equivalency math/science (ABE/HSE) Instructor (Part-Time)

Make the Road New York’s Adult Literacy Team is seeking an experienced math/science instructor of ABE/HSE in Spanish committed to social justice and interested in a part time position at our Queens community center in Jackson Heights, Queens. The instructor will teach math/science 9 hours a week over two days (see schedule below). The instructor will be paid at least an additional 10.5 hours a week for class planning, materials creation, individualized follow up with students, as well as minor admin duties, meetings, etc.

Class schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays 8:30am-1:00pm

Strongly preferred: ABE/HSE Certification or Masters in Education; experience working in community based social justice organizations; interest in collaboration and professional development with team members. Able to implement the CCSS and the NGSS in daily lesson planning. Familiar with the current TABE exam. Math or Science background.

Required: BA, at least 3 years experience teaching adults & multiple GED/HSE level classes. Must be creative, organized, and committed to thematic instruction and learner-centered, participatory education; must be able to fluently speak, read and write Spanish. Sense of humor/good team player a plus. Excellent computer skills.

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.

How to Apply: Applicants should send resumes and cover letters ASAP to
HSEInstructor15@maketheroadny.org. Interviews will be held before October 22nd.

ASISTS Program Associate

10/14/2015

ASISTS Program Associate at the Literacy Assistance Center
Position Overview: The ASISTS Program Associate will be responsible for supporting users of the ASISTS (Adult Student Information and Technical Support) data system. ASISTS is the data system used by all NYS adult education providers funded by the New York State Education System (NYSED). In addition, the ASISTS Program Associate will be responsible for assisting with the training and documentation functions of the ASISTS unit and work with the ASISTS director to enhance and growth of the capacity of the LAC to analyze and disseminate adult education data.
Reports to: The Director of ASISTS

Responsibilities:

Support ASISTS users on how to use the ASISTS data system to accurately track and report student data. This support will be provided by email, over the phone and through webinars.
Communicate any ASISTS software issues with the ASISTS Senior Developer.
Assist the ASISTS Associate Director in planning and conducting ASISTS training sessions
Work with the ASISTS Associate Director to develop an online self-paced ASISTS training course
Work with the ASISTS team to create and update documentation to post online and for trainings.
Work with the ASISTS team to keep internal documentation and technical support system (Fogbugz) updated and accurate
Work with the ASISTS team to transition ASISTS to a system that is compliant with new Federal regulations.

Schedule: Typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 5:00, with some evenings, weekends, and out-of-town travel (workweeks will be adjusted accordingly)

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of five years of experience working in an adult education program in a teaching or management capacity
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to take initiative and be self-directed with strong problem-solving abilities
Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team
Enthusiasm about working onsite in ABE and HSE programs and willingness to travel throughout and outside of NYC
Ability to effectively represent and promote the work of the organization
Technologically adept with some experience in creating documentation a plus
Some knowledge of web authoring tools a plus
Flexible and able to adapt to changing work environments and projects

Please forward resume and cover letter (or any questions) to Venu Thelakkat at venut@lacnyc.org

Spansish HSE Instructor P/T

10/13/2015

St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development in Brooklyn has an immediate opening for a dynamic, part-time instructor for High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation in Spanish. Instructor must be committed to helping our participants achieve educational gains.
Responsibilities include:

Teaching approximately 9 hours per week during the days specified - Classes – Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Creating a student-centered classroom environment for Spanish-speaking, all female population
Tracking student progress/attendance and assisting the program with all required documentation.
Other related tasks, as necessary

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree – Master’s preferred
Fluency in Spanish and experience teaching HSE/ABE in Spanish
Must pass a criminal background check

Please send resume and cover letter to snaworkforceHR@stnicksalliance.org with HSE Spanish in the subject line. This is a temporary position which may become long term depending on funding.

ABE/HSE Teacher P/T

10/13/2015

ABE/HSE Teacher - Part-time Harlem, NY - Weekday Mornings
HANAC - Hellenic-American Neighborhood Action Committee - New York, NY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, prepare and deliver lessons to Pre-HSE students.
Grade daily classwork and homework assignments and give appropriate feedback.
Maintain required records of pupil progress and development.
Research new topic areas and maintain up-to-date subject knowledge.
Select and utilize a range of different learning resources and equipment.
Monitor student performance on a regular basis throughout the term.
Prepare students for TASC practice tests and administer the Readiness tests.
Manage students' classroom behaviour.
Participate in staff development & departmental meetings.
Liaison with other agency professionals in monitoring students' attendance and academic and job readiness progress.
Keep attendance on daily basis.
Submit lesson plans on a bi-weekly basis.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field with minimum 3 years teaching ABE/HSE with knowledge of TASC and common core; experience with student-centered classroom; good interpersonal skills experience; excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate with others on staff; ability to maintain records and experience with assessment tools.

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Kent Katner at kkatner@hanac.org.

1 Position open - Mornings Monday through Wednesday

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Academic Advising Coordinator (Counselor)- Multiple Positions F/T

10/13/2015

Academic Advising Coordinator (Counselor)- Multiple Positions
Location: LaGuardia Community College
All applications should be submitted through the link below:
http://cuny.jobs/queens-ny/academic-advising-coordinator-multiple-positions/6C62AE0F165F400C83906B19761C5385/job/

The Academic Advising Coordinator will offer counseling services to new and continuing program participants in LaGuardia’s CUNY Fatherhood Academy. S/he will offer small group counseling workshops and meet individually with students to assess their needs and to develop Individual Development Plans for program participants which may include academic assessment, preparation for employment, parenting instruction, marriage/relationship skills development, supportive services, and follow-up. In addition to providing classroom support for the HSE component, s/he will also facilitate workshops geared to educate, inspire and guide participants towards an awareness of their worth as young men and fathers within their families and communities.

POSITION DETAILS
Under the supervision of the Academic Program Specialist, the Academic Advising Coordinator will support advising services to new and continuing program participants in the CUNY Fatherhood Academy.

Coordinates student academic counseling group advisement workshops and schedules on-going individual advisement sessions.
Assists in the development of Individual Development Plans for program participants which may include academic assessment, preparation for employment, parenting instruction, marriage/relationship skills development, supportive services, and follow-up.
Assists with the development of advising protocols regarding participant attendance and progress toward academic and vocational goals and maintains accurate records.
Facilitates workshops geared to educate, inspire and guide participants towards an awareness of their worth as young men and fathers within their families and communities
Provides general academic and college success advice; as well as, career exploration support
Provides data for participant activity tracking reports. Monitors participant incentive program to increase productivity and engagement in programs.
Assists in organizing field trips, off-site family events, job fairs and graduation ceremonies
Advocate for students, intervene with appropriate program support services and referrals to faculty, campus learning resources and/or additional external supports
Participates in regular team meetings with faculty, academic and administrative staff, and actively participates in campus and University meetings and training activities
Participates in executing the program's daily operations and logistics
Utilizes program data to assist with evaluating progress and the attainment of student goals, monitors student learning outcomes and creates and provides regular status reports to the Senior Academic Advisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years' experience advising fathers, youth, or a related population preferred Strong organizational, time-management, administrative skills. Willingness and ability to take initiative, meet tight deadlines, and work with or without supervision. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work in a diverse environment, and exhibit socio-cultural competence and understanding. Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and creative thinking skills. Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Provides basic administrative support for the academic counseling program.
Coordinates group student academic counseling and advisement workshops; schedules on-going advisement sessions
Works with students to resolve academic issues by providing policy information and/or referrals
Assists with training students, faculty and staff on use of advising technologies
Conducts workshops for new faculty
Updates advisement communication materials
May conduct surveys of student services to evaluate program effectiveness; compiles data to prepare activity reports as needed
May occasionally offer general academic advisement to students in degree and certificate programs.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Advising Coordinator
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY
From CUNY's job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site, www.cuny.edu, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Candidates should provide a CV/resume and the contact information for three professional references

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on 9/24/15.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Case Manager/Retention Specialist F/T

10/7/2015

CUNY Fatherhood Academy Case Manager/Retention Specialist
Location: Kingsborough C. C.
All applications should be submitted through the link below:
https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=KB-1509-000743

General Description
The CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA) is a comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and foster economic stability for unemployed and underemployed young fathers through education, employment, and personal development. Increased familial engagement, attaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma and finding gainful employment are all essential goals of the CFA. The program’s central focus is to help young fathers prepare for and enroll into college or training programs, with the understanding that earning a college degree is the most effective path toward providing long-term economic sustainability for themselves and their families. The program is targeted to serve Black and Latino fathers, ages 18–24, from throughout New York City. Under the NYC Mayor’s Young Men’s Initiative, the CUNY Fatherhood Academy is expanding to a new site at Kingsborough Community College.

Under the supervision of the Director of CFA, the Case Manager will provide participants with supportive services through individual and group counseling interventions.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Facilitates workshops geared to educate, inspire and guide participants towards an awareness of their worth as young men and fathers within their families and communities while helping to address barriers to self- sufficiency and effective parenting ;
Develops, administers, and coordinates Individual Development Plans for program participants including academic assessment, preparation for employment, parenting instruction, marriage/relationship skills development, supportive services, and follow-up;
Develops, researches, and obtains a variety of resources, to promote participant development. Assures participant attendance and progress toward academic and vocational goals occurs;
Provides academic and college success advice; general guidance, coaching, mentoring and career exploration support ;
Meets and counsels participants on a set schedule to evaluate progress and maintain concise, accurate case notes. Makes home visits as necessary;
Advocate for students, intervene with appropriate program support services and referrals to faculty, campus learning resources and/or additional external supports;
Provides data for participant activity tracking reports. Develops/monitors participant incentive programs to increase productivity and engagement in programs;
Assists in organizing field trips, off-site family events, job fairs and graduation ceremonies;
Work collaboratively with the Men’s Resource Center for the benefit of the CFA participants, particularly to insure that CFA participants are engaged with mentors.
Conduct outreach to support program retention, and track participants upon completion of the program for up to 8 months.

Other Duties

Monitor, evaluate, document and report on students' academic participation and progress, ensure compliance with guidelines, and manage records and files;
Participate in regular team meetings with instructors, academic and administrative staff, and actively participate in campus and University meetings and training activities;
Participate in executing the program's daily operations and logistics;
Analyze program data, assist with evaluating goals, and develop measurement criteria to perform student learning outcomes assessments and create utilization reports; and
Work collaboratively with the CUNY Fatherhood Academy Consortium of other participating community colleges and the CUNY Central Office

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and five years related experience
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree
Two (2) years’ experience counseling fathers, young adults, or a related population
Strong organizational, time-management, administrative skills
Willingness and ability to take initiative, meet tight deadlines, and work with or without supervision; experience with program start-ups a plus.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a diverse environment, and exhibit sociocultural competence and understanding
Demonstrate leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and creative thinking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and record keeping
Available for occasional nights and weekends
The ideal candidate will also have experience working with the target population and experience working in a college or university setting.

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/Americans With Disabilities Act, E-Verify Employer.
All applications must be submitted through the Research Foundation website.

HSE Instructor-Math/Science P/T

10/7/2015

Part Time HSE Instructor - Math/Science
Location: Kingsborough C. C.
All applications should be submitted through the link below:
https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=KB-1509-000745

General Description
The CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA) is a comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and foster economic stability for unemployed and underemployed young fathers through education, employment, and personal development. Increased familial engagement, attaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma and finding gainful employment are all essential goals of the CFA. The program’s central focus is to help young fathers prepare for and enroll into college or training programs, with the understanding that earning a college degree is the most effective path toward providing long-term economic sustainability for themselves and their families. The program is targeted to serve Black and Latino fathers, ages 18–24, from throughout New York City. Under the NYC Mayor’s Young Men’s Initiative, the CUNY Fatherhood Academy is expanding to a new site at Kingsborough Community College.

Under the supervision of the Director of CFA, the Part Time HSE Instructor will provide participants academic instruction in math and science and work collaboratively with program staff to identify and address specific academic and personal needs of each student.

General Duties

Provide specialized academic instruction to target population while assessing student performance to determine readiness for TASC exam;
Demonstrated knowledge of Common Core and TASC; extensive understanding of core subject areas on TASC;
Ability to respond effectively to feedback and adjust teaching strategies and materials in order to motivate students and respond to student needs;
Offer comprehensive general advising and guidance to students on TASC subjects as needed;
Ability to integrate new theories, concepts, practices, innovations, or techniques relevant to the TASC exam into standard instructional materials;
Assist with monitoring, tracking and tallying student data for reports and program analysis;
Assist with identifying and coordinating supplemental instruction support services for participants;
Assist in the development of supplemental learning materials and activities to meet varying academic needs of students;
Strong presentation, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to successfully work with and present to diverse learners and audiences;
Experience working with linguistically, culturally and academically diverse students;
Facilitation experience in adult or developmental education using a holistic and strengths-based approach to student development preferred

Other Duties

Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and internal and external constituents;
Ability to communicate effectively with and convey simple to complex concepts, processes, and practices to peers, supervisors, and students; ability to listen and respond to the concerns/ideas of others; and
Ability to write clearly and produce/edit accurate, well-organized, and understandable lessons

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and five years related experience
Qualifications
Experience counseling and working with students with development math/reading needs
Knowledge of existing academic standards and familiarity with Common Core Learning Standards, TASC preparation, and college placement exams
H/she must be able to demonstrate good organization skills, positive interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills
Strong facilitation, training, and professional development skills
The ideal candidate must demonstrate expertise in the development of learning skills and learning strategies, presentation and group facilitation experience. The candidate must also have experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating workshops, strong writing and oral communication skills
Evening hours may be required
The ideal candidate will also have experience working with the target population and experience working in a college or university setting.

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