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Teacher/Trainer P/T

12/23/2019

America Works Overview:
America Works lifts people out of poverty using its unique brand of intensive, personalized employment services. Called "a company with a conscience," it was founded in 1984 by social activist and entrepreneur Peter Cove, a Boston native who wanted to put his ideals about poverty and the American dream into practice. America Works is headquartered in New York City and has offices across all five boroughs.

Teacher / Trainer Role Details:
As businesses and technologies shift, the skills required to succeed in the workforce are also changing. America Works provides each jobseeker a suite of education and training opportunities – tailored to that jobseeker’s unique needs – to help improve their options in the current economic landscape in New York City. Anticipated teacher / Trainer compensation commensurate with experience.

The Opportunity:
Teacher / Trainers (“Trainers”) will work with America Works’ Education and Training Team, a team of nearly 20 fellow educators to facilitate engaging training programs that provide critical knowledge and tangible, marketable skills to adult jobseekers. The ideal candidate has experience teaching, enjoys working with diverse groups of people, is interested in being a part of a dynamic team of educators interested in sharing best practices and collaborating on curriculum and classroom engagement tactics, and is a self-starter looking to play a proactive role in helping shape the education department at America Works. The trainer will work closely with clients in the Bronx location.

Opportunity Details:
As a key member of the America Works Education and Training Team, the Trainer will have opportunities to:

Work with education and training team to provide job-readiness, skill development, and vocational training to low-income and unemployed adults (“AW clients”)
Plan and facilitate classes in English (and, in the case of selected Spanish-speaking candidates, potentially facilitate courses in Spanish)
Support AW clients on a path toward long-term success by seeking to understand / identify their individual career needs and corresponding career milestones and goals; refer AW clients into technical skills training and certification programs
Translate complex material in a way that is engaging, dynamic, and relatable for AW clients interested in various career paths; relate class content to real-life scenarios in which AW clients may find themselves
Assist Spanish-speaking AW clients in navigating the job search process
Work with America Works’ job placement team to connect AW clients in classes with logical employment opportunities based on demonstrated skills, career goals, and character / professional strengths
Facilitate feedback surveys and track attendance, examination, and employment outcomes for AW clients in classes

The ideal candidate is:

A people-person: Truly loves working with others, able to relate to individuals from all walks of life, patient and understanding
Dynamic: Strong presentation skills with a knack for engaging audiences, capable of teaching both one-on-one, small groups, and large groups
Innovative: brings new methods of teaching into classroom and is eager to provide and facilitate solutions when facing roadblocks
Able to roll with the punches / be flexible: Capable of picking up skills and projects quickly, willing to be flexible and work with team to provide best instruction possible
Communicative: Able to relay complex materials clearly to low-literacy learners, strong interpersonal and professional communication skills
A true team player: Enjoys working with groups, able to work across departments to ensure best outcomes for students

Qualifications:

College degree required
Must have 1-2 years of experience teaching
Experience in high school teaching, higher education, and / or adult education preferred  Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Location:

America Works is hiring trainers for locations in the Bronx, Staten Island, and Downtown Brooklyn. Travel to midtown Manhattan may be required at times.

Next Steps:

Interested candidates should provide an up-to-date resume and a letter of interest that speaks to a) why you feel you are a strong candidate for this position and b) what you are uniquely positioned to bring to America Works generally and the Education and Training team, specifically.

Please email the above-mentioned documents to [email protected] with the subject line "APPLICANT_AW Teacher/Trainer Position"

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/23/2019

Inwood Community Services, located in Northern Manhattan, is seeking part-time, experienced ESOL instructors for Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 – 9:15 PM classes, to start the last week in January and run through June.
We seek:

Experienced, passionate teachers with good interpersonal skills committed to empowering adult immigrant students through English language education
Applicants with 3 plus years-experience teaching English as a Second Language
Best-Plus Test Certified instructors or willing to become certified through training within the first semester of hire

Responsibilities:

Provide ESOL Instruction for beginning or intermediate-level adult students (depending on class) to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing
Develop and implement student-centered lesson plans based on student need that engage students and assist them in navigating the activities of their lives
Administer Best Plus Post- test
Maintain records of student attendance and progress; produce progress reports as needed
Participate in professional development and staff meetings and work as a team member with Counselors and Program staff to deliver effective programming that motivates students to persist and succeed in the program
report to the ICS Director of Adult Literacy and Education

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Certificate or Master’s degree in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages preferred.
Certified administrator of Best Plus test or willing to become certified.
Ability to connect with our immigrant / adult learning population.

Compensation: based on experience.

ICS is a community-based not-for-profit with a 30 year Adult Literacy program and a long-tenured staff. We seek teachers who live in the local area as well as those living out of the neighborhood who are committed to teaching ESOL.

Send resumes with cover letters to [email protected]. Thanks; looking forward to talking with you.

Program Assistant F/T

12/23/2019

Future Now at Bronx Community College provides learning opportunities to enrich the academic, social, and professional development of young adults, ages 17-24. Future Now’s central mission is to help young people create successful futures through the attainment of a higher education degree.

The Future Now Program at Bronx Community College seeks a highly responsible, organized, and dedicated full-time Program Assistant with outstanding administrative and organizational skills to do intensive data entry and provide administrative support to Future Now’s HSE and College Programs. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Future Now, the Program Assistant will assist with the daily needs of the successful operations of Future Now.
Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related area of study preferred, and/or, at least 2-year previous experience doing data entry and administrative work in an office setting.
Qualified candidates will be tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and have outstanding organizational skills.
Ability to share and promote Future Now’s mission of supporting college transition and success for First Generation College bound students.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and flexible with strong organizational skills.
Computer proficiency skills using standard administrative and academic systems and programs, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google and the ability and interest to learn new computer and tracking systems.
Ability to handle sensitive information with maturity and discretion.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced work environment with time-sensitive goals.
Ability to initiate and manage social media content for work purposes in order to support and oversee student communications. Experience using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to build community and social networks, highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

The Program Assistant will be responsible for entering data in multiple databases, helping with student outreach, intake, testing and other administrative tasks to support Future Now’ s HSE, College-Prep, and College Now Programs.
Provide daily administrative support to the Assistant Director, College Manager, and Office Manager Team.

Enter student and program data into Salesforce and DYCD Connect Databases.
Prepare testing and recruitment materials.
Schedule meetings and assist with organizing students’ events. Draft meeting notes and planning templates.
Send emails, update records, and respond to inquiries from candidates applying to Future Now.
Review students’ records, email staff with different requests, answer and make phones calls, do photocopying, faxing, filing, typing, and updating of waiting lists.
Call students for intake and testing appointments, for re-enrollment, to follow up on absences, etc. if/as needed. Pre and post-test students’ Reading and Math Levels using TABE 11 and 12.
Enter information in Salesforce or Google forms about new class candidates, attendance, call notes, outreach work, scheduled appointments, test scores, etc.
Communicate via phone, email, etc. with team members and across the program as needed to keep work moving smoothly. Complete other tasks, as needed, to support the program.
Attend training and meeting as needed.

Compensation:
Starting salary will depend on factors such as experience and education. Future Now is a program of the Research Foundation of CUNY which offers a generous benefit package including health insurance and Retirement Fund.

To Apply: Please e-mail your resume to Margie Arce (Office Manager) at [email protected] or please call 718 289-5843

ABS/HSE Math Teacher P/T

12/17/2019

ABS/HSE Math Teacher
Adult Basic Skills HSE Preparation Program
LaGuardia Community College
LaGuardia Community College is seeking a part-time Math teacher for its ABS/HSE preparation program for a class that meets in 9:30am-1pm, 3 mornings per week to begin in January 2020. Teachers must be comfortable with learner-centered, participatory lessons and a project-based approach. Student-centered learning and critical thinking are central to the program. Teachers need to work closely with counselors and administrative staff to provide support for our students.
We are seeking a qualified creative educator who has an understanding of adult education pedagogy and experience working with adult students. Candidates should demonstrate a solid knowledge of math, familiarity with the TASC exam, expertise in designing a student centered classroom; BA/BS degree required in teaching or related field, plus a minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience preferably with adults.
Primary Responsibilities include:

Providing high quality Math instruction in a learner-centered classroom
Developing curricula to include lesson plans and materials based on student needs
Incorporating CUNY framework lessons and materials to prepare students to pass the TASC Math exam
Communicating with students regarding homework, upcoming events, test dates, absenteeism, etc.
Designing a student-centered classroom
Utilizing various assessment tools to evaluate and gauging readiness of students for TASC
Administering TABE and Readiness tests.
Motivating students to persist and succeed in the program
Maintaining attendance records
Evaluating and conferencing students on their progress mid-term and end-of-term
Participating in professional development and staff meetings
Other related tasks, as necessary

Send resume to [email protected]

ABE/HSE Reading & Writing Teacher P/T

12/17/2019

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 Tuesdays from 6-9 PM. The position begins in January 2019.

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 [email protected] with position title in the subject line.

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/17/2019

About Mercy Center:
Mercy Center is a "haven" in Mott Haven, a community center offering programs and services that empower women and their families to reach their full potential and become agents of change for healthy family living and economic independence. We promote an improved quality of life by addressing the needs of the whole person in a community of respect, hospitality, and non-violence.
Who we’re looking for:

Very proficient English speakers with good working knowledge of English grammar and language use.
Experienced teachers with a BA and with good interpersonal skills who enjoy working in diverse linguistic and cultural settings.
Passionate teachers looking to empower immigrant communities through English language education.
Applicants with experience teaching English as a Second Language 4 years+ REQUIRED

Responsibilities:

Help second language learners improve their English conversation skills through communicative language teaching (CLT) approach.
Implement and adapt lesson plans from a standards-based curriculum.
Report to the Director of Adult Education and Workforce Development.

Classes Offered:

Monday through Thursday 6 pm – 9 pm
Monday through Friday 9 am – 12 pm

Compensation/Benefits:

Compensation based on experience.
In-house training, mentoring, networking, & other professional development opportunities provided.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Executive Director F/T

12/17/2019

Literacy Trust
Executive Director
Background:
Literacy Trust believes that education is a basic human right and access to high-quality literacy instruction is a cornerstone of democracy. The organization’s mission is to leverage existing resources in school communities to create fluent, motivated, self-confident readers. Literacy Trust’s signature program focuses on fostering empowerment for educators, by providing additional resources and support, and by providing more students with the opportunity to become fluent readers. As a result, the work of Literacy Trust serves to increase educational capacity by promoting events, ideas, thinking, programs and communities that inspire action in pursuit of universal access to literacy.

Literacy Trust has a staff of 18 and a budget of $2 million. Their signature program, Reading Rescue, is currently utilized in 122 New York City schools throughout the five boroughs, reaching over 900 educators and 1500 students. Literacy Trust staff provides professional development and ongoing support for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school community members to ensure that attendees of that training can provide students with literacy intervention. Students in Literacy Trust partner schools are overwhelmingly students of color in underserved, high poverty neighborhoods, and Literacy Trust prioritizes partnering with schools that need this kind of support most. Literacy Trust strives to implement sustainable intervention models that eventually become a core component of the school’s literacy ecosystem, thus leveling the playing field for students in New York City.

Literacy Trust is an organization that values diversity, equity and inclusion. They demonstrate this by ensuring that services reflect their values and the belief that the ability to read is a key component in exercising our basic civil rights.

Position:
Literacy Trust is seeking a new Executive Director who will continue to expand their efforts in NYC public schools. The Executive Director will be a skilled leader who is experienced in working with urban school populations, as well as an exceptional and progressive manager. This person must be highly intelligent, an entrepreneurial self-starter who shares the board’s vision of the opportunity and commitment to Literacy Trust’s core mission. They will have substantial experience in the not-for-profit environment - especially in education - and have experience with staff and program development, as well as communications. The successful candidate must be capable of monitoring the organization’s effectiveness and building upon its influence. In addition, they must be a skilled fundraiser, a hands-on manager, a strategic thinker and planner, a problem solver. The Executive Director will be of the highest integrity, and possess sound judgment as well as a sense of humor and compassion.

Specific Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Management

Oversee and partner with board on growth and regional expansion strategy
Set and achieve programmatic, fundraising, and other goals aligned with regional plans
Build organizational infrastructure and capacity to support future growth
Create staffing structures to meet growth needs
Maintain a positive team culture that is mission focused

Manage Literacy Trust’s Leadership Team including Director of Talent, Operations, and Culture; Director of External Relations; and Director of Program
- Provide regular check ins, 90 day and yearly performance reviews for all direct reports

External Relations Management

Serve as the public face of the organization and the primary local spokesperson
Lead fundraising with a plan that diversifies revenue streams, especially foundation grants and individual donors
Partner with NYC Department of Education, NYC Mayor’s office, and other city agencies to drive resources to the region
Develop and manage the regional board to provide effective local leadership and ambassadorship
Work closely with the Director of External Relations to:
- Drive all external relation activities in the region to grow and scale the program’s regional impact
- Build and grow relationships with district-level leaders to ensure Reading Rescue’s success as a best in class literacy intervention
- Increase organization visibility and profile in local media markets through successful creation and implementation of a regional communications plan

Program Oversight

Provide executive oversight of all program operations: compliance, quality assurance, and program efficacy
Recommit current schools and recruit new schools to ensure Reading Rescue makes a significant impact in New York City literacy
Consult with Academic Advisor and Director of Program on key programmatic decisions

Business Operations

Oversee all business functions (accounting, HR, IT, legal, health care, benefits, etc.), with significant support from the Director of Operations, Talent and Culture and an external accountant
Oversee organization budget and provide accurate financial reporting to the board of directors
Ensure policies and procedures are maintained and enforced for proper financial controls and reporting

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 8-10 years of proven leadership, fundraising, and management experience
Demonstrated organizational leadership ability, which includes effectively managing and motivating a team to achieve program goals
Outstanding organizational skills; capacity to prioritize multiple and varied responsibilities
Able to work both independently as well as in collaboration with staff and board in a supportive and direct manner with a minimum of ego
Demonstrated ability to represent Literacy Trust with funders in public settings and with other organizations in the New York area
Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and implementation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills
Ability to source, attract and retain institutional and individual donors
Thrive in an achievement-oriented, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment
Commitment to Literacy Trust’s mission and vision

To learn more about Literacy Trust, please visit: www.literacytrust.org. To learn more about Reading Rescue please visit: www.readingrescue.org.
Literacy Trust is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits

Literacy Trust offers a very competitive salary, commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package.They provide employees with 100% coverage for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, in addition to partial coverage for family members. They also provide retirement accounts with a 3% employer match.
Professional Development: They provide employees with a professional development budget after the first year of service because they want to see employees grow in a way that's meaningful to them.
Vacation: They offer employees 18 personal paid days off for vacation and personal use. Additionally, they offer 12 sick days to promote a healthy workplace environment. Employees also receive the Department of Education winter break and the first week of July (Literacy Trust’s summer closure) as paid time off.
Work-life balance: They pride themselves on supporting staff to have a healthy work-life balance, which is why they have summer Fridays! Employees are offered the opportunity to work remotely, when appropriate, on average 1.5 days per week.
Fun work environment: They love to celebrate accomplishments, birthdays and more.

To Apply:
Literacy Trust has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Dr. Jane Herzog
Director, Educational Leadership
Harris Rand Lusk
122 E. 42nd Street, Suite 3605
New York, NY 10168
[email protected]

Please put ‘Literacy Trust’ in the subject line of your emailed application

ESOL Instructors P/T

12/17/2019

Part-time ESOL Instructors
LaGuardia Community College’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) seeks dynamic and innovative part-time ESOL instructors for its morning program.
Responsibilities of this position will include:

Teaching approximately 9 hours per week in an ESOL program 9:00-12:00 pm (T/T/Fr)
Creating a communicative classroom environment for immigrant English language learner adults;
Leading students in contextualized ESOL lessons around such themes as college transitions, career planning, civic engagement, immigration issues, and job readiness.
Attending RAEN approved professional development workshops.
Tracking student progress/ attendance and assisting the program with all required documentation;
Other related tasks, as necessary.
This part-time position will be at an estimated salary of $34.00 an hour.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, plus a recognized TESOL certification or MA TESOL course work required.
Relevant and significant high-intermediate ESOL teaching experience required.
Evening hours required (see above).

Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references to Paula Michelin at [email protected]

ESOL Job-Readiness Employment Coordinator F/T

12/4/2019

ESOL Job-Readiness Employment Coordinator (Full Time)

Henry Street Settlement
Founded in 1893 by social work and public health pioneer Lillian Wald and based on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service, arts and health care programs to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year.

As Employment Coordinator, much of your time will be spent teaching contextualized English and Job Readiness skills to groups of wonderfully diverse ESOL students and providing 1-on-1 coaching to help them successfully obtain and maintain viable long-lasting employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years relevant experience teaching adults in an ESOL classroom and/or workforce development setting
TESOL and BEST Plus Test certified preferred

Responsibilities:

Teach ESOL/Job Readiness classes
Provide vocational counseling, career readiness, assistance with job search and job retention to participants that results in meeting monthly job placement and retention targets
Assist participants in removing barriers to employment by making connections and identifying potential training programs/partners
Participate fully in program design development and case management
Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences as needed

Please visit www.henrystreet.org/employment to view the full job description and to apply.

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/4/2019

ESOL Instructor – Part Time (10 hours per week - Tuesday & Thursday afternoons)
Henry Street Settlement
Founded in 1893 by social work and public health pioneer Lillian Wald and based on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service, arts and health care programs to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year.

Responsibilities:

Work with intermediate-level students (Best Plus Levels 3 and 4), to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Assist students in navigating the activities of daily life.
Encourage teachers to develop creative and engaging lessons.
Develop curriculum for 23-week intermediate-level ESOL class.
Teach intermediate-level ESOL class two days per week.
Provide additional one-on-one or small-group assistance one day per week.
Administer Best Plus test as needed.
Maintain records of student attendance and progress; produce reports as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Certificate or Master’s degree in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages preferred.

One year experience teaching English to adult speakers of other languages.
Certified administrator of Best Plus test.
Ability to connect with a diverse immigrant / adult learning population.

Please visit www.henrystreet.org/employment to view the full job description and to apply.

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