Category: ABE

ABE Instructor P/T

8/4/2017

POSITION: ADULT BASIC EDUCATION ( ABE) INSTRUCTOR

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 6 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY:
Provide Adult Basic Education instruction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effectively teach reading comprehension, standard English grammar, essay writing, math (arithmetic, geometry, & algebra), and test-taking skills to students.
Must be comfortable with learner-centered, participatory lessons and a project-based approach.
Teachers are responsible for creating her/his own curriculum and lesson plans.
Create engaging instructional strategies and lesson plans, integrating technology.
Provide instruction in math and/or literacy, including group instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
Evaluate student progress using standardized assessment tools and in class quizzes.
Integrate technology into instructional strategies.
Adapt teaching style and strategies to maximize student learning and retention
Meet with Program Coordinator to discuss participants’ progress.
Attend a minimum of 18 hours of trainings/workshops (off site at the LAC Center or on site using computer based webinars).
Attend staff development meetings on a monthly basis to receive assistance with computer based lessons plans, computer based activities for classroom usage, utilizing laptops and smart-boards in the classroom.
Complete other assignments as directed by Program Director and Program Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in related field; license to teach with the NYC Department of Education preferred. Two years teaching experience required.
APPLY TO: Send resumes to srios@rbscc.org

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

7/12/2017

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 twice a week for three hours each day. The position begins in September 2017; starting salary is $32/hr. The Lehman ALC is currently hiring for morning or 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 adult.learningcenter@lehman.cuny.edu

ABE Instructor/Success Coach F/T

5/25/2017

CAMBA’s Workforce for HomeBase Program is seeking an Adult Education Instructor/ Success Coach to join a team providing an innovative new model of service.

In this role, you will assist clients facing a housing crisis in identifying and clarifying their own career and financial goals for personal success and partner with them to improve their focus and presentation skills, secure employment and assess potential career pathways, and access financial coaching and educational and vocational training opportunities to ultimately advance their employment options and earning power.

Key responsibilities Include:

Assisting clients to identify and achieve realistic goals, exploring their unique processing styles and ingrained habits/beliefs, as well as creating actionable steps to meet their goals.
Partnering with clients to improve areas of personal development including: executive function concerns, time-management, motivation, stress management, and decision-making
Familiarizing students with career, educational and training resources, developing a timely career track congruent with students’ chosen pursuits.
Providing classroom instruction on relevant subjects (i.e. Goal setting, Personal finances and budgeting, Job search skills, Career path planning, etc.)

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) and one year of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in adult education and career exploration - teaching style must be hands-on, interactive, and participatory (not lecture based).
Experience in communicating and working successfully with people from a broad range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Working knowledge of coaching and motivating - guiding individuals through the stages of change leading to new behaviors and habits.
Working knowledge of NYC workforce development, educational, vocational training and financial literacy programs a plus.
Familiarity with NYC public benefits and housing subsidies a plus.

Please send resume and cover letter in MS word attachment to: submitresumes@CAMBA.org
Please write "Success Coach/Adult Education Instructor, Workforce for HomeBase” in the subject line.

New American Initiative Instructor P/T

2/3/2017

The YMCA of Greater New York reaches half a million New Yorkers through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New American Initiative Instructor, who will be responsible for developing curricula that is aligned with adult learning principals and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes, evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative.

Responsibilities:

Develop and / or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally / culturally appropriate ways.
Maintain up-to-date hard and soft copies of lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts.
Teach ESOL, HSE / ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned class, in a manner which builds student skill level and confidence.
Complete student assessments each cycle, within the communicated timeline of the Center.
Maintain accurate and timely student files, including students’ work, documentation of skill development, test results, and case notes, as appropriate.
Support with classroom administration, including ordering supplies as appropriate.
Manage attendance regularly, including documenting classroom and submitting attendance for each class.
Ensure timely data entry into databases (Collaborate, ASISTS, Capricorn), as needed.
Pre and post-test students using Best Plus standardized testing or alternative assessment tools.
Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
Support all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
Work enthusiastically as part of a team and establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators and partnerships.
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience teaching English.
Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy, preparing lesson plans, syllabi and curricula, conducting and preparing assessment tools, civic education, immigration legal services and case management, Best Plus Testing, Microsoft Office, including Excel, and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient and able to work well with others.
Bilingual required.
Strong hospitality skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please forward your cover letter and resume with subject line “New American Initiative Instructor” to mlam@ymcanyc.org or to:
Flushing YMCA
Attn.: Michelle Lam
138-46 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11354

ABE Instructor P/T (Position Filled)

1/25/2017

ABS Spanish Literacy Instructor P/T

1/18/2017

Part-time ABS Spanish Literacy Instructor at LaGuardia Community College

The Adult Basic Skills department is seeking a dynamic, hard working educator who has significant experience teaching diverse adult, non-traditional high school equivalency population in Spanish at the basic education level, including knowledge of the New York State –approved Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). Specific experience teaching reading, writing and math in Spanish .

Candidates must have demonstrated experience with developing theme-based and interdisciplinary adult education curricula, designing student-centered classroom environments, and utilizing a variety of assessment methods.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Arts/Science degree, plus at least three (3) years adult education and/or non-traditional teaching experience, along with relevant adult education professional development required.
Position available for January 2017: Evening position Mon/Wed/Thurs 5:30am-9:30pm
Salary $38 per hour.

Please send cover letter and resume to mpritsos@lagcc.cuny.ed

Adult Basic Education Instructor P/T

1/4/2017

Harlem Commonwealth Council, Inc. (HCC) is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) local development organization dedicated to broad-based economic improvements to Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, as well as to their vibrant multi-cultural communities. Since 1967, Harlem Commonwealth Council has served the greater Harlem community by implementing a number of successful ventures and programs that promote self-sufficiency and create stability through economic development projects, academic empowerment and entrepreneurial support. Located in the heart of Harlem, HCC has a history of responding to the community’s needs. Initially, the organization’s Economic Development focus was real estate development. Currently, HCC’s Economic Development strategy includes helping launch and build businesses and assisting less skilled Upper Manhattan residents become economically independent through training and education.
Key Responsibilities
An HCC ABE teacher is responsible for the implementation of basic education instruction to adult students. Under minimum supervision, the individual will conduct instruction as specified in HCC's adult basic education program curriculum guide. With the assistance of the director, plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the adult student.

Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Uses a variety of instructional methods and techniques.
Meets and instructs classes as designated.
Prepares for all classes assigned.
Determines the correct entry level of students.
Evaluates student progress regularly with the intent of improving student performance in accordance with HCC and funding guidelines
Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records.
Promotes and regularly monitors class attendance in accordance with HCC policy and funders expectations.
Intervenes as appropriate with students to discuss and promote class attendance and performance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required or five years of teaching adult education.
Knowledge of adult student characteristics.
Knowledge of adult basic education content areas.
Teaching ability in ABE content areas.
Sensitivity to and experience working with diverse populations, and experience working with students of varying skill levels.
Ability to organize data to produce student reports.
Ability to make decisions concerning student instruction

Compensation/Schedule
$32/ hour; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday -Thursday

How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: ABE Instructor to: recruiting@harlemcommonwealth.org

NOTE: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:

Human Resources
Harlem Commonwealth Council –
361 West 125th Street - New York, New York 10027

Website: www.harlemcommonwealth.org

Administrative Coordinator for Adult Basic Skills F/T

12/14/2016

Job Title: Administrative Coordinator
PVN ID: LA-1612-001539
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: LAGUARDIA C. C.

General Description
LaGuardia Community College’s Adult Basic Skills department in the Division of Adult and Continuing Education is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for its non-credit High School Equivalency (HSE) and Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs. The Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Director of Adult Basic Skills (ABS) and the Executive Director of Adult Community Learning. The Adult Basic Skills department is a grant-funded and tuition-based, non-credit, high school equivalency preparation program that prepares students to earn a High School Equivalency diploma and to achieve their college and career goals.

Other Duties
Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate all recruitment and outreach activities targeting non-credit, high school equivalency adult clients.
Conduct intake and orientation sessions and manage the administration of initial assessments for prospective students.
Collect and maintain funder-mandated demographics and data on incoming participants.
Determine appropriate class placement in coordination with departmental staff and faculty.
Create and maintain class rosters and student attendance information in conjunction with faculty.
Manage required data entry into databases including SQL and ASISTS; maintain student files.
Organize and schedule post assessments (e.g.: TABE, TASC Readiness).
Coordinate TASC test center applications and appointments.
Maintain current program information and marketing materials for dissemination and websites; respond to staff, student, and applicant inquiries.
Manage mandated reporting of milestones and performance outcomes to funders and stakeholders.
Identify students with academic, attendance, behavioral, and/or personal barriers affecting performance and attendance from information supplied by faculty and attendance records to refer for counseling.
Serve as a liaison with LaGuardia’s Career Development Center for transitioning students completing CUNY applications.
Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Skills
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Three (3) years of related experience working in adult education or a non-profit social services field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software and experience using databases for client tracking; familiarity with New York State Education ASISTS database a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work with a diverse adult student population, including English language learners.
Bilingual language skills a plus, Spanish preferred.
Familiarity with adult education assessments (e.g.: TABE and TASC) a plus.
This position requires some evening hours.

Applications are being accepted through RFCuny.org link www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=LA-1612-001539

ABE Instructor P/T

10/18/2016

CAMBA, Inc. seeks a part-time ABE instructor to work at its Adult Literacy Center (885 Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn, N.Y.)

The class will meet in the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, 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 for at least 3 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 at least 6th-grade Arithmetic, Geometry, and Algebra to 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 teaching position, please send updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to JudeP@camba.org.

ABE Instructor P/T

9/28/2016

ABE Instructor
Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizen Council, Inc., is seeking two (2) part- time ABE Instructors. Days and times available include: M,T, W: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM. Salary: $ 35.00 per hour.

Effectively teach reading comprehension, standard English grammar, essay writing, math (arithmetic, geometry, & algebra), and test-taking skills to students.
Must be comfortable with learner-centered, participatory lessons and a project-based approach.
Teachers are responsible for creating her/his own curriculum and lesson plans.
Create engaging instructional strategies and lesson plans, integrating technology.
Provide instruction in math and/or literacy, including group instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
Evaluate student progress using standardized assessment tools and in class quizzes.
Integrate technology into instructional strategies.
Adapt teaching style and strategies to maximize student learning and retention
Meet with Program Coordinator to discuss participants’ progress.

Qualifications: Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, licensed to teach preferred. Two years teaching experience preferred.

Please email resume and cover letters to brios@rbscc.org or fax to 718-381-9680, Attn: Beatrice Rios.

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