CUNY START Writing Assistant College Assistant – Hourly
Multiple positions; Appointment is based on available funding
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CUNY Start is an intensive pre-matriculation program that helps CUNY associate degree-seeking students with significant remedial needs increase their academic proficiency in English and/or in mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, the University’s community colleges, New York City College of Technology, and the College of Staten Island work collaboratively to provide students with an innovative approach to developmental education.

CUNY Start is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, ongoing professional development, and mentor-based training model. CUNY Start programs are currently located on eight CUNY campuses: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, College of Staten Island, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, New York City College of Technology, and Queensborough Community College.
CUNY Start is always looking for talented people of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions – so that our staff is a direct reflection of the people we serve. Additional information about CUNY Start can be found at www.cuny.edu/cunystart.
Instruction

CUNY Start may deliver instruction in multiple formats: in-person, online or as hybrid classes that are both online and in-person in Spring 2022. Online instruction may be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching that is determined at the discretion of program management. Online work may entail instruction on such platforms as Blackboard, Zoom, and other remote instructional tools that are available and approved by the University and which support the goals and practices of the program.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The CUNY Start Writing Assistant is a part-time College Assistant who will work as a member of the Reading/Writing team, supporting the work of the Core teacher in a CUNY Start classroom.
Key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Read the CUNY Start Reading/Writing Curriculum closely, and become familiar with CUNY Start learning procedures, assignments, and goals;
• Attend portions of the CUNY Start Reading/Writing class, and support the CUNY Start Core teacher as appropriate;
• Respond in writing to student papers and essays;
• Facilitate and/or support small groups including circulating throughout the class to observe and guide student discussions;
• Tutor CUNY Start students individually and in small groups;
• Participate in CUNY Start team meetings about students’ progress;
• Participate in training activities led by the CUNY Start Professional Development Coordinators for Reading and Writing;
• Perform duties assigned by the Core teacher, including taking attendance, keeping track of student assignments, and setting up online and in-person classrooms.

QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will possess the educational and professional qualifications as indicated below:

• Experience responding to academic writing and working with non-traditional college students
• Ability to assist students and perform duties online and in-person
• Master’s Degree preferred

COMPENSATION

• $21.34 per hour for approximately 20 hours a week;
• Health benefits may be possible after 3 months of successful employment;
• Anticipated appointment period: Late August, for approximately 12-15 weeks and/or as funding allows.

To apply, submit the following items to [email protected]

• A cover letter and resume;

• A copy of a reading/writing lesson plan that reveals some element of your teaching and learning values.

​CUNY Start Cooperating Reading/ Writing Teacher
(Continuing Education Teacher – Hourly)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CUNY Start is an intensive pre-matriculation program that helps CUNY associate degree-seeking students with significant remedial needs increase their academic proficiency in English and/or in mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, the University’s community colleges, New York City College of Technology, and the College of Staten Island work collaboratively to provide students with an innovative approach to developmental education.

CUNY Start is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, ongoing professional development, and mentor-based training model. CUNY Start programs are currently located on eight CUNY campuses: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, College of Staten Island, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, New York City College of Technology, and Queensborough Community College.

CUNY Start is always looking for talented people of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions – so that our staff is a direct reflection of the people we serve. Additional information about CUNY Start can be found at www.cuny.edu/cunystart.

Instruction
CUNY Start may deliver instruction in multiple formats: in-person, online or as hybrid classes that are both online and in-person in Spring 2022. Online instruction may be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching that is determined at the discretion of program management. Online work may entail instruction on such platforms as Blackboard, Zoom, and other remote instructional tools that are available and approved by the University and which support the goals and practices of the program. During periods of remote teaching, CUNY Start Teachers remain responsible for maintaining high-levels of student engagement and enacting the CUNY Start curriculum with fidelity to the program model.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The CUNY Start Cooperating Reading/Writing Teacher position (“Cooperating R/W Teacher”) is a paid training opportunity to learn to use a successful, student-centered approach and curriculum with CUNY students who have significant remedial English needs. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Cooperating R/W Teacher is responsible for learning and/or supporting the work of an experienced CUNY Start Instructor in implementing the CUNY Start reading/writing curriculum.
Key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Work under the guidance and leadership of the Lead Teacher;
• Study lesson plans thoroughly in advance of all classes;
• Observe classes and assist the Lead Teacher in and outside of the classroom;
• Assist students as they plan, revise, and edit essays, and respond to writing with suggestions for revision;
• Facilitate student groupwork and guide group interactions;
• Lead classroom activities of increasing length over the course of the training semester;
• Attend and participate in regular professional development meetings;
• Assist in student conferences, orientation, testing, and recruitment;
• Attend and participate in team meetings with advisors and teachers;
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will possess the educational and professional qualifications appropriate to the teaching assignment as indicated below:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred;
• Four years of teaching experience in adult education, developmental skills, or related discipline strongly preferred;
• Experience working with diverse learners;
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Proactive and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and team member;
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback quickly;
• Computer proficiency using standard academic, administrative, and office software programs/applications;
• Experience with online instruction via MS 365, Blackboard, or other collaborative online platforms; comfortable with both online and in-person teaching modalities;
• Willingness to travel to multiple campuses after the initial training semester and to train both in person and online.

COMPENSATION

• $39.66 per hour as a Continuing Education Teacher (CET). Please note that the CET rate is subject to future collective bargaining increases;
• Approximately 25 hours per week, depending on holidays and campus calendar; Monday-Friday in daytime programs; Monday-Thursday in afternoon/evening programs.
• Appointment period: approximately six (6) months from appointment date; a maximum of 530 hours for a full six-month appointment.

Cooperating RW Teachers who successfully complete at least one semester of service in the CUNY Start program are eligible to apply for appointment as a Core or Support Teacher in CUNY Start, to the extent vacancies are available. The Core positions in CUNY Start are annualized full- time Instructor positions.

To apply, email all of the following items to [email protected]:

• A cover letter and current resume;
• A copy of a reading/writing lesson plan that reveals some element of your teaching and learning values;
• A list of all CUNY Start campuses where you are willing to work and whether you prefer either a daytime or afternoon/evening schedule or could work either schedule. On your list, please indicate your top 3 choices for campus placement.

Please note that we cannot guarantee an applicant’s preferred campus or schedule, but we try to accommodate an applicant’s request whenever possible in alignment with program needs. Schedule options are subject to change.

P/T ESOL Instructor-Bronx
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for the New York Public Library.  They use professional teachers to offer free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level. Through formal classes in language and literacy, as well as elective offerings such as English conversation and citizenship preparation groups, AELL has taken on the charge to expand ESOL instruction in the Library through both in-person and online instruction.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Working with the Associate Director and the Hub Manager, hourly instructors will:

• Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
• Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language  teaching environment during class-time.
• Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals.
• Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit and maintain students and student records
• Maintain daily attendance records
• Prepare weekly lesson plans for each session based on the curriculum.

 
Skills Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree required, with training and/or experience in ESOL
• Experience teaching adults both in-person and online
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with a variety of people, in a multicultural setting, involving a variety of team situations
• Experience administering standardized assessments
• Successfully demonstrated knowledge of technology-assisted learning, instructional software, video, audio and distance learning
• Successfully demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom

 
Schedule:
Instructional hours below, plus prep time, with occasional onsite meetings and training required
 
Each schedule has one vacancy:

• Bronx Library Center onsite: M/W 11:00-1:30, T/Th 1:30-3:30, T/Th 3:30-5:30
• Bronx Library Center onsite M/W 11:00-1:30
• Bronx Library Center hybrid Saturday onsite 10:00-1:00, Sunday online 10:00-1:00

 
To apply, visit: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/26788 . 

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 
 
Job Posting Notice
Job ID: 497114
Business Title: Education Specialist
Civil Service Title: COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title Classification: Non-Competitive
Job Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
Career Level: Experienced (non-manager)
Work Location: 123 William St New York N Y
Division/Work Unit: Adult Literacy
# of Positions: 1
Title Code No: 56058 
Level: 00
Proposed Salary Range: $ 54,100.00 - $ 83,981.00 (Annual)
 
As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

Job Description
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a broad network of Community-Based Organizations (CBO) throughout New York City. Our central task is administering available city, state and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities.

DYCD is the designated Community Action Agency for New York City, and administers federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funded programs to assist low-income individuals and families to attain the skills, knowledge, motivation and opportunities they need to become self-sufficient and productive members of their communities. DYCD is seeking an Education Specialist to join the Staff Development and Validation, Community Action Programs Unit. The Education Specialist will ensure that the agency’s federally funded contracts for community-based organizations (CBOs) once registered are maintained in compliance with the terms of their contract. Under the supervision of the Director, with some latitude for independent judgement and initiative, the Education Specialist will be responsible for providing professional development training and coaching to CBO staff including related to use of curricula, testing materials, and classroom instructional methods.

The Education Specialist will work to help advance key DYCD initiatives and frameworks, and adherence to mandates, specifically to meet NYS Department of State’s and US Department of Health & Human Services compliance measures. The Educational Specialist would monitor and analyze the longitudinal performance of CBOs and apprise supervisory staff concerning performance and recommendations to improve it. Finally, the Education Specialist would assist the Director to demonstrate DYCD’s adherence to the 50 National Organizational Standards that relate to federal Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) practices and that these are in evidence among our CBOs. Key tasks include:

• Provide guidance in literacy programming for ABE/HSE programs serving adults and youth, enhancing education through projects, group interactions, use of technology, etc.
• Provide staff development and technical assistance (including model lessons and curricula, materials, and demonstrations as needed) to funded programs.
• Conduct in-person sites visits and classroom observations in order to identify best practices and to inform staff development planning.
• Keep abreast of latest research findings in adult education and provide technical support for staff and  CBOs as well as coordinate trainings with the Planning Program Integration and Evaluation Unit.
• Deliver technical assistance to underperforming contractors and assist CBOs generally to identify resources, strengthen linkages and referrals, and refine practices.
• Conduct data analysis, share findings and write reports.
• Participate in and facilitating other Unit and Agency projects, as assigned.
• Participate in and contribute to Agency workgroups.
• Perform data analysis, prepare reports for dissemination and carry out special assignments, tasks and projects as assigned by the Director and Associate Commissioner.
• Maintain contact with, monitor and analyze longitudinal performance of providers and provide periodic reports.
• Perform site visits (may include weekends and evenings) tools and share feedback with CBO contract providers.
• Represent DYCD at public meetings, conferences, symposia and other forums.

 
Minimum Qualification Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated background and expertise in adult education
• Experience with educational intervention programs to support youth and adults
• Must be proficient with computers, with skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills.

 
To Apply
Search for the Job ID # 497114

External Candidates please go to www.nyc.gov/careers
Current NYC employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess
 
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE ONLINE PORTALS MENTIONED ABOVE.
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN INTERVIEW.
ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
*If you do not have access to a personal computer, please visit your local library*
 
Hours/Shift
35 Hours Per Week (minimum)
 
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

POSTING DATE: 10/28/2021
POST UNTIL: Until Filled
The City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer