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Professional Development Specialist P/T

10/25/2017

Professional Development Specialist
LaGuardia Community College
Under the supervision of the College and Career Pathways Institute Director, the Professional Development Specialist has primary responsibility for the design and delivery of professional development offerings and curriculum development initiatives at LaGuardia Community College’s College and Career Pathways Institute (CCPI).
The Professional Development Specialist is an experienced educator with excellent facilitation, presentation, communication, digital strategies and curriculum development skills.

The Professional Development Specialist will:

Participate in the development and delivery of in person and virtual national professional development services focused on contextualized teaching and learning
Represent CCPI and LaGuardia at professional conferences, convenings, and on digital forums including websites, blogs and listservs
Facilitate workshops, courses, and presentations, both in person and in virtual formats
Design interactive professional development materials, in classroom, virtual, and presentation formats under the supervision of the institute director

For more information and to apply, please visit
https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=LA-1710-00215

Adult Literacy Program Assistant P/T

10/25/2017

PART-TIME ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Make the Road New York (www.maketheroadny.org) is a non-profit organization that builds the power of Latino and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. We have 19,000 members and operate community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; and Brentwood, Long Island.
Current Opening:
MRNY’s Adult Literacy Department seeks a highly motivated, organized, dedicated part-time Program Assistant with a great sense of responsibility and desire to contribute his/her best to support a variety of tasks to support the adult literacy program. The Program Assistant will be responsible for entering data in Salesforce database, helping with student intake, and other administrative tasks to support MRNY’s Civics, ESOL and other adult education classes, as needed. This position will be 25-35 weekly hours and based in MRNY’s Jackson Heights, Queens center with some travel to other MRNY centers, as needed.
The Program Assistant will, among other things:

Book intake appointments for Civic classes
Test Civic/ESOL students English language skills using Best Plus software
Enroll students in Citizenship classes and other classes as needed
Re-enrollment of students
Enter student and program data into Salesforce
Get data for funders reports
Run and analyze Salesforce data and take action to improve data for funders
Coordinate/communicate with other staff including teachers and volunteers
Review students’ records, email staff with different requests
Help with filling out any forms needed, answering and making phones calls, photocopying, faxing, filing, typing, updating waiting lists.
Attend trainings and meeting as needed
Communicate with IT Director for Salesforce trouble shooting
Complete other tasks, as needed, to support the department.

Requirements:

Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written), and comfortable conducting outreach, intake, and phone calls in Spanish
Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related career, and at least 2 years previous experience working in an office setting
Strong computer and administrative skills
Must be a trustworthy individual, with the flexibility to work different days and hours including during the evening and on occasional weekends in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, as needed.
Strong ability and flexibility to multi-task. Must be efficient, communicative, a team player and work well under pressure; ability to meet deadlines as needed, be a fast learner, take initiative and work independently with high quality standards.
Ability to type at least 35 wpm and have demonstrated computer experience in office programs including Salesforce,Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.

Compensation: Starting compensation is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education. MRNY offers a generous benefit package including health insurance and 401K.

How to Apply: Please email résumé and cover letter ASAP to [email protected].

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will likely be held the week of October 23rd.

MRNY is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ, and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.

Literacy Level Adult ELL Instructor P/T

10/25/2017

Literacy Level Adult ELL Instructor P/T
ParentJobNet is hiring a part-time ESL/literacy level adult ESOL instructor to teach in our East Harlem public school locations and be based out of ParentJobNet’s Program office located in Harlem.

Teach ESL & literacy level English to speakers of other languages, three days per week, three hours each class
Integrate technology and emphasize skills that will help students become work ready and able to navigate NYC DOE systems.
Monitor student attendance, progress, and competency attainment.
BA/BS in education or a related field and at least 2 years of experience as an ESOL instructor; MA/MS preferred.
Fluency in Spanish or Arabic a plus
Assist with statistical data collection via client testimonial documentation and follow-up
Work with PJN staff to refine curriculum and select textbooks

To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] .

ESOL Instructor P/T

10/5/2017

Part-time ESOL Instructor Needed
CAMBA needs an ESOL instructor to work at its Adult Literacy Center (885 Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn, N.Y.) The work schedule is 5:30 to 8:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

It is required that candidates have at least a BA/BS in education or a related field and at least 2 years of experience as an ESOL instructor; MA/MS preferred. It is also required that candidates be certified and experienced administrators of BEST Plus. 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, candidates need to email their updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to [email protected].

ABE/TASC Prep Language Instructor P/T

10/5/2017

Part-time ABE/TASC Prep Language Instructor Needed
CAMBA, Inc. seeks a part-time ABE/TASC Prep language instructor to work at its Adult Literacy Center (885 Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn, N.Y.)

The class meets in the evening from 5:30 am to 8:30, Monday through Friday. Candidates must have a B.A/B.S. in education or a related field; Masters preferred. Candidates must have taught ABE/GED/TASC preparation for at least 2 years and must have experience administering TABE and working with low income and/or ethnically diverse populations.

For this position, the ability to effectively teach standard English grammar, reading comprehension, and essay writing skills to adults and young adults is a must. Applicants with experience in computer-assisted instruction, who are self-starters, and highly organized are preferred.

To apply for this part-time, evening teaching position, please send updated and MS-Word-formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to [email protected].

Office Assistant P/T

10/5/2017

The Bronx Community College Adult Education and Training Program offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency classes (HSE) to adults. The program runs morning and evening classes.
We currently have an opening for a part- time Office Assistant
Job Description:

Perform general office duties from Monday to Thursday from 4:30-8:30 (16 hours)
Assist with intake and orientation
Substitute teach as needed

Minimum requirements: BA and Spanish bilingual
Salary: $20.00 per hour with the CUNY Research Foundation
Please submit resume and cover letter to Osmara Lopez [email protected] and Joan Henlin [email protected]

Teacher Professional Development Specialist

10/5/2017

Teacher Professional Development Specialist (CONSULTANT)
Job Description
Global Language Project is a seeking a Teacher Professional Development Specialist/Consultant to work with us to design and deliver customized professional development for in-service K-12 ENL/ESL teachers.

Founded in 2009, the Global Language Project (GLP) is a New York City based organization providing best-in-class professional development to teachers. GLP believes that learning a world language is no longer a luxury; it is a necessary skill that students must have in order to compete in a global economy. Through extensive, ongoing training, and standards-aligned, tailored curricula, GLP is actively supporting educators in the development of a world-ready, 21st century classroom.

The Consultant/Specialist Will:

Work with teachers of ENL/ESL and general education teachers who have significant numbers of ENL/ESL students in their classes
Lead workshops with small groups of teachers onsite and virtually
Provide coaching to individual teachers in their classrooms

Areas of Specialization Should Include:

Developing academic literacy in K-12 students
Strategies for integrating ENL/ESL students in mainstream (English only) classes
Proficiency based language instruction
Using data to drive instructional practices

These professional development sessions will take place during the school day in schools located in southwestern Brooklyn. There will be approximately 10 sessions during this academic year, and an opportunity for additional work both this year and in coming years.

Skills/Qualifications:

10+ years of experience working with English as a New Language (ENL/ESL) students at the K-12 level.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience delivering professional development training for K-12 teachers (experience working with ENL/ESL teachers preferred)
Ability to travel to southwestern Brooklyn
Familiarity with schools in southwestern Brooklyn (strongly preferred)

To apply:
Please send your resume, a cover letter succinctly describing your relevant experience, three professional references from consulting assignments/clients, and your daily rate to Michelle Paradies, Manager of Teacher Training Programs; [email protected].

Substitute ESOL Instructors P/T

10/5/2017

Substitute Teachers for Make the Road NY
Make the Road NY (MRNY) is seeking ESOL substitute instructors who are available to provide occasional coverage for ESOL classes from 8:30 am -1:45 pm, afternoon classes from 3-6 pm, and/or evening classes from 6-10.pm.

MRNY is seeking substitute instructors for their Bushwick, Brooklyn, Jackson Heights, Queens and Port Richmond, SI offices.

Please send a resume outlining your ESOL training and experience and a brief email letting Julie Quinton, Make the Road NY's Adult Literacy Director know
1) which offices you'd be able to sub in and
2) which schedules you could sub- am, afternoon and/or evening.

Julie can be reached at [email protected].
In the subject line of your email please write your name and 'potential sub’

Please note that MRNY's sub rate is a flat $22.50 an hour. Lesson plans are all prepped for you in advance.

ESOL Conversation Group Leader P/T

10/5/2017

Volunteer needed to lead ESOL conversation group at Henry Street Settlement on the Lower East Side.

The group meets every Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The responsibilities are to facilitate English conversation and provide English instruction as appropriate.

The group leader will have access to a wide variety of teaching resources.

Please contact Rich Verner at 212-478-5400 X 232 or [email protected].

Adult Education Program Consultant F/T

10/5/2017

Position Summary:
The New York City school system is the largest in the country, composed of approximately 1.1 million students and 75,000+ teachers in over 1,800 schools. In February 2015, the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) created the Office of Community Schools (OCS) to develop and implement one of the pillars of Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Fariña’s education agenda.

Community Schools are schools that strategically organize resources and share leadership so that social services are integrated into the fabric of the schools, enabling them to better serve the needs of families. Community Schools stand as centers of opportunities in neighborhoods – places where families, with whatever challenges they bring to the table, can get the supports they need to make sure students come to school ready and able to learn.

Our approach is based on a growing body of evidence showing that an integrated focus on academics, health and mental health services, youth development, expanded learning opportunities, and family and community supports are critical to improving student success.

OCS currently provides support for 227 community schools. OCS develops strategies and policies to increase the capacity of schools and community partners to deliver tailored supports to improve each school, including daily extended learning time, family engagement, healthcare, and mental health supports.

The Department of Education’s OCS and Adult and Continuing Education (OACE), in partnership with the New York City Council, is expanding supports for 25 Community Schools to provide Adult Education programs. Each program will also engage the schools Lead Community Based Organization (CBO) partner to provide social service supports for adult learners – supporting their enrollment, retention and personal growth.

Job Description: The Adult Education Consultant is responsible for being primary liaison to the Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE), school and Lead CBOs to support the implementation of adult education in 25 Community Schools. The Adult Education Consultant will provide overall program management to help ensure high quality, consistent implementation of adult education programs with integrated social service supports. Activities will include:

Conducting site visits to consult with schools directly on program implementation (75%);
Working with nonprofit technical assistance providers to plan and deliver training content for schools and Lead CBO partners in person and virtually (15%);
Working with an independent evaluation team to identify the best practices and programmatic challenges, informing continuous improvement for the overall efforts (10%).

The ideal candidate will possess an expertise in Adult Education program management, strong written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional project management skills.
Work Schedule: September 2017 – June 2018, 35 hours/week
Reports to: Senior Program Manager of After School Programs
Direct Reports: None
Key Relationships: Works closely with the Office of Community Schools, Office of Adult and Continuing Education, technical assistance provider, Community Schools and Lead CBOs.
Responsibilities:

Build and cultivate relationships with the Office of Adult and Continuing Education, CBOs, Community School personnel and other key stakeholders.
Conduct regular site visits to participating Community Schools to ensure that schools and CBO providers are effectively working together to run Adult Education programs. Document, support, advise and follow-up on any challenges they are facing.
Develop strategies to support OCS and OACE with outreach, recruitment, and retention of adult students.
Track and analyze data regarding student attendance, recruitment benchmarks, and program goals. Update and provide recommendations to OCS senior management.
Serve as the communications focal point. Manage the OCS Adult Education Program contacts database, respond to inquiries, and support efforts to streamline information and requests from various constituents.
Coordinate and support technical assistance, training sessions, and professional development opportunities with OACE, other technical assistance providers, and school administration.
Provide relevant and effective guidance, tools and resources to program staff to enhance and strengthen community relationships and partnerships.
Work with the Lead CBO partners, DOE Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE), community stakeholders and others to connect adult learners education programs, and broader family engagement, leadership development and social service support opportunities.
Represent OCS at key community events, recruitment fairs and other community outreach events.
Gather, organize, analyze, and develop a final evaluation report using qualitative and quantitative data sources to monitor and track the effectiveness of Adult Education programs in Community Schools.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum: A master's degree from an accredited college in education, language teaching, economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or a closely related field, and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in budget administration, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research; management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; educational, personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, fiscal management, or a related area, for educational program(s) and/or institution(s), 18 months of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of Project Management, administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing adult or continuing education programs.
Working knowledge of OACE led adult instruction.
Experience working with CBO partners to implement social service support strategies.
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders of various personal and occupation backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience building relationships with internal and cross-divisional colleagues.
Experience using data driven decision-making to drive school and classroom-level instruction.
Passion for critically thinking about education reform and school turnaround initiatives for struggling schools and high-needs student populations.
Ability to organize, analyze and interpret data for diverse constituent groups.
Expertise and graduate degree in the field of education program planning and evaluation.
Analytical skills to define a problem, identify issues, analyze data and alternative solutions, weigh consequences of solutions and make recommendations and decisions.
Experience working independently, organizing own work, establishing priorities, developing a course of action, monitoring the plan, reviewing and evaluating results.
Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint and ability to work with software applications, such as webinars, blogs, and other data presentation tools (i.e. Tableau).

Please send resume & cover letter to [email protected] for consideration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO.

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