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ABE/HSE Reading & Writing Teacher (P/T)

10/31/2019

ABE/HSE Reading & Writing Teacher (P/T)

The Lehman College Adult Learning Center is seeking a dynamic part-time ABE/HSE Reading & Writing Teacher to work with a diverse group of adult learners. The class meets 1-2 days a week for three hours. The position begins in January 2019. The Lehman ALC is currently hiring for evening classes.

Essential duties include:

Providing high-quality theme-based instruction to help students develop their reading and writing skills
Designing engaging lessons to help students foster a love of reading and learning
Collaborating with staff and teachers to develop best teaching practices and enriching materials
Reviewing and communicating class progress with both staff and students
Actively partaking in in-house teacher meetings and citywide professional development
Maintaining class attendance and communicating with students about program participation issues
Participating in new student orientations and program-wide events and activities
Conducting required assessments including TABE and TASC Readiness exams
Having a willingness to learn and become part of the ALC community of teachers and learners

Education Requirements:
Candidate must have Bachelor's degree and relevant teaching and education experience. Prior adult education experience, Master’s Degree a plus.

How to apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter to alc.center@lehman.cuny.edu with position title in the subject line.

ESOL Instructor P/T

10/31/2019

ESL Instructor- Afternoon class in Coney Island, Brooklyn
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL Instructor to provide ESL instruction to seniors in Brooklyn (Coney Island). Class will meet three afternoons per week.

Duties include: assessing/testing students, providing appropriate instruction etc.

BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. BEST Plus certification and bi-lingual Russian strongly preferred.

Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate "Coney Island ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

ASISTS Program Associate F/T

10/25/2019

Literacy Assistance Center
Job Title: ASISTS Program Associate (ASISTS Technical Support)
Position Overview: The ASISTS Program Associate will be responsible for providing phone and email support to users of the ASISTS data system. The Associate will also assist the Senior Software Programmer in troubleshooting the ASISTS software and making minor fixes. Finally, the Associate will be part of a team supporting a network of adult education programs receiving Adult Literacy Education (ALE) funds in New York City.
Reports to: The Director of ASISTS. The Associate will also work closely with the entire ASISTS team. For ALE-related work, the Associate will report to the NYC STAC (Support and Technical Assistance Center) director.

Background: Since 1983, the Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) has been working to build the capacity and improve the quality of the Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and High School Equivalency (HSE) programs that serve New York and the surrounding region's most educationally disadvantaged and economically marginalized communities. One of its biggest projects is ASISTS (Adult Student Information System and Technical Support), the data system used by all programs funded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to manage and report student data following state and federal guidelines. The ASISTS team maintains the ASISTS software, trains program staff and provides technical support to program users at all levels.

The New York City Support and Technical Assistance Center (STAC) for Adult Literacy Education (ALE) Programs is also housed at the LAC. The purpose of the STAC is to provide support and technical assistance to the adult education programs in New York City receiving ALE funding.

Responsibilities:

Technical support responsibilities include:
- Responding to requests from users of the ASISTS software for technical support. Technical support is typically provided through email, though phone calls and webinars are also commonly used methods.
- Working with the STAC director to provide technical support to programs receiving state ALE funds.
- Maintaining the STAC website.
- Creating documentation that explain how ASISTS data entry screens and reports work. This work also includes creating scripts for instructional videos that are posted in the ASISTS Resource Bank.
- Managing the ASISTS Resource Bank, a repository of user documentation, training videos and software release notes.
- Drafting and sending out email blasts to ASISTS users after each new release.

Software maintenance responsibilities include:
- Working with the ASISTS team to plan new ASISTS releases, which are usually scheduled once every two months.
- In response to user feedback, confirming and troubleshooting ASISTS bugs.
- Working with the Senior Software Programmer, diagnose and document software issues.
- Implementing simple fixes under the guidance of the Senior Programmer.
- Helping with documentation and tracking of all ASISTS software work.

Schedule: Typically, Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 5:00. Some travel may be necessary, less than once a month on average.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of HTML and CSS a must
Knowledge of JavaScript and JQuery a plus
Familiarity with SQL or a database management system strongly preferred
Excellent writing skills a must as well as good interpersonal and communication abilities
Past experience providing technical support a plus

Salary and Benefits:
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental and retirement benefits. The LAC is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The LAC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to age, alienage or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, color, credit history, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or partnership status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion/creed, salary history, sexual orientation, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, unemployment status, status as a veteran or active military service member.

How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary expectations to venut@lacnyc.org.

TASC Curriculum Developer P/T

10/16/2019

TASC Curriculum Developer:
Develop and implement new High School Equivalency Curriculum. Community Impact at Columbia University.
Temporary, part-time position.

Take the lead in refining our TASC (formerly GED) curriculum to help Adult Learners pass the NYState TASC test, ensuring alignment with Common Core Standards and integration of workplace skills. You will work under the direction of our TASC program manager and collaborate with the workforce development curriculum coordinator, but will have an opportunity to test new ideas and methodologies. You will also participate in prepping our volunteer teachers to teach the new curriculum.

Qualifications: Experience in adult or high school education required, especially teaching or curriculum development. Experience in workforce development a plus. Must have an interest in community service and educating a low-income, diverse adult population. Flexible daytime and evening hours. 10 hours per week. Start Immediately. This is a temporary three-month position.

Please email your cover letter and resume to Sandy Helling at Community Impact: sh18@columbia.edu

ESOL Instructor P/T

10/16/2019

ESL Instructor- Evening class in Jamaica, Queens
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL Instructor to provide Workplace Literacy/ESL instruction to adults in Jamaica, Queens. Class will meet 2 evenings per week from 6-9pm.

Duties include: assessing/testing students, providing appropriate instruction etc.

BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. BEST Plus certification strongly preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org.
Please indicate "Jamaica ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

ESOL Instructor P/T

10/16/2019

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is seeking a temporary ESOL Instructor to teach one Intermediate-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) course. Reporting to our Adult Education Coordinator, the ESOL Instructor will work with adult students of all ages, including members of our two senior centers and parents of the children in our Early Childhood Center. This role will include finding appropriate instructional materials, developing lesson plans, and reporting attendance and assessment scores. The class will take place twice a week on Mondays and Fridays at 9:15am-12:15pm from Monday, January 6th through Friday, March 20th. The pay rate is $35/hour for the 60-hour class.

Qualifications:
The ESOL Instructor should possess a master’s degree in TESOL or Applied Linguistics with two year’s relevant experience desired. Applicants should have familiarity with identifying resources and implementing teaching strategies for a multilevel classroom as well as experience creating in-class assessments. Applicants must possess excellent computer skills and should be patient and approachable. Successful applicants should be dedicated to empowering students and serving people of diverse backgrounds.

To apply:
Please email a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications to adulted@lenoxhill.org. No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Case Manager P/T (filled)

10/16/2019

ESOL Instructor P/T

10/7/2019

ESOL Instructor at the New York Public Library
The main responsibilities for the instructor are to work with Adult Learning Center Assistant Director and the Hub Manager to implement the goals and activities of the adult education program. To teach and assist adult ESOL students in improving their English skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing). To instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals. To assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit and maintain students and student records.:

Bachelor’s degree required, with training and/or experience in ESOL. NYS TESOL certification preferred.
Experience teaching and/or working with adults.
Instruct assigned English classes for 2.5 hour sessions, twice a week in 10 week cycles
Prepare a syllabus and daily lesson plans for each session/class based on student needs/interests, and the prescribed curriculum.
Administer standardized assessments
Assist with the intake registration and placement of new students
Maintain daily attendance records
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of technology-assisted learning instructional software, video, audio and distance learning preferred.
Multilingual candidates preferred (Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, preferred

For the full job description, and to apply, please follow this link:
https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/10936/esol-hourly-instructor/job

Classes Meet: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30am-1:00pm at the Tremont Library

ABE/HSE Reading & Writing Teacher (P/T)

ESOL Instructor P/T

ASISTS Program Associate F/T

TASC Curriculum Developer P/T

ESOL Instructor P/T

ESOL Instructor P/T

Case Manager P/T (filled)

ESOL Instructor P/T

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