Category: Adult Education

Adult Education Counselor F/T

1/18/2023

FT Adult Education Counselor, RiseBoro Community Partnership
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assistance and referrals to all adult learners who are in need of services.
Complete and regularly update individual Education Plans with students to clearly outline and track educational goals and support services provided.
Work with students to ensure that each develop a resume and general cover letter.

Conduct a minimum of 20 counseling sessions per week (group or individual)
Make appropriate referrals for students when in need of services such as education, health, legal, family counseling, housing and other support and wrap-around services needed as determined during the initial student assessments and action plan.
Reach out to the community in order to update the program's Referral Resource Guide; make follow-up phone calls as needed.
Invite and schedule guest speakers from different career and education fields to present students with career and academic options.
Enter all counseling and progress notes in student records, paper and electronic, on a consistent basis.

Closely monitor program participants' academic progress.
Work closely with Program Coordinator, teaching staff and participants to ensure students are attending program and attending on time.
Assist in the coordination and implementation of the summer and school year enrollment process.
Along with Program Coordinator, ensure necessary documents are submitted for students' files.
Provide overall support and assistance to the program.

Maintaining constant communication with the Program Coordinator.
Complete tasks deemed necessary by the Program Coordinator.
** During the months of July and August, contingent on the availability of funds, the Career Counselor will transition to a position within the Education Division that is comparable in duties and responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Working knowledge of workforce development, career counseling and/or adult education preferred
Proficiency if Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel
Willing to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the student
Bilingual (Spanish and English) required

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associates degree in Human Services or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or
High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant experience

Candidates can apply directly on our website, under our careers tab. The salary for the counselor position is $20.13-$24 per hour

Adult Education Instructor P/T

1/7/2022

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) – a nonprofit workforce development organization – seeks a dynamic individual to work as a Adult Education Instructor for the Brooklyn Networks Training Program. BWI is a nonprofit, Brooklyn-based workforce development organization that changes the lives of hundreds of jobless New Yorkers each year by offering them the skills and support they need to launch lasting careers. We seek to develop programs that counter prevailing market inequalities, especially those based on race and gender, and contribute to a broader movement for economic justice.

Brooklyn Networks is a free, six-week training program that helps unemployed and underemployed individuals access careers in low-voltage cabling. The course prepares graduates to obtain the industry-recognized BICSI credential, followed by job placement in voice and data cabling, security system installation, broadcast cabling, and A/V system installation.

Responsibilities

Deliver BICSI Level 1 Information Technology Systems (ITS) curriculum via lecture and demonstration
Provide trainees with technical training support, including remedial training, tutoring, and study habits and strategies
Develop new and/or update existing homework assignments, grade homework, and administer written exams
Participate in class selection and all program team meetings and discussions regarding technical skills training delivery and trainee performance and participation to ensure excellent program performance
Mentor, counsel, and tutor trainees as needed
Must be available for classroom-based technical skills training Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm for six weeks, five times a year.
Maintain or exceed current BICSI Level I Credential certification rate of 85%

Qualifications

No previous experience in cable installation is needed; curriculum and lesson plans will be provided
Have at least four years of experience delivering Adult Education to students from socioeconomically diverse and underserved communities preferred
Willingness to audit and observe one training cycle as part of onboarding and sit for the BICSI Level 1 Installer Exam as well as BICSI’s Train the Trainer course
Demonstrate an ability to teach various learning styles and accept and implement constructive feedback from program staff and students
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a team member
Friendly, professional demeanor, excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Must be well-organized and thorough with excellent attention to detail
Motivated by BWI and Brooklyn Network’s mission to serve populations with barriers to employment

Compensation
$50 - $55 per hour, depending on experience.

BWI maintains a fun and inclusive office culture, welcomes casual attire, and offers flexibility in work schedules. Workplace Health/Safety policy states that all new hires and contractors are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.

How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to KenTara John, [email protected] by 01/14/21. No phone calls, please. Please include BICSI Level 1 Trainer in the subject line.

Senior Program Manager of Adult Education & Workforce F/T

9/18/2019

Senior Program Manager of Adult Education & Workforce
Reports to: Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development
Hours: Full Time, includes 2 late nights & monthly Saturdays while classes are in session
Position Purpose: Responsible for managerial duties necessary for the operation of the Adult Education & Workforce programs including direct services for the Department, administrative services, and to program participants

Essential Functions:

Responsible for oversight of all classes, including intakes and testing
Teach adult education classes (ESOL, Civics, Workforce), both as an assigned instructor and as a substitute, as needed
Identify, develop and implement curricula for all Adult Education & Workforce programming that align with standards and defines educational goals, objectives, and methodologies to meet program goals.
Assist with coordinating teacher schedules, timesheets and general operations for the smooth running of classes. Assist program manager with recruiting paid and volunteer teachers
Co-lead in arranging and leading monthly staff development sessions, including sessions on various instruction methods and enriched learning in classroom settings
Provide administrative functions for the department, including daily database entry in multiple systems, preparation of records and reports; and maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing systems
Conduct participant intakes, recruitment, and testing
Respond to in-person and telephone inquiries about the department and classes from prospective and current program participants, staff, and the public
Resolve issues raised by program participants
Attend funder meetings and represent the department in absence of Director
Participate in program meetings and trainings
Participate in Mercy Center staff meetings and other organization-wide meetings and activities
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor the Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development

Qualifications

BA; MA degree in TESOL strongly preferred
Experience with education, training, workforce development, student services a plus
Minimum of 4 years experience teaching ESOL
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/French or English/Arabic
Extensive experience in curriculum development
Extensive experience in student intake, recruitment, testing and extensive teaching activities in previous positions
Experience with managing multiple contracts with various outcomes and requirements and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to work well with others in a busy professional environment
Demonstrated capacity to be reliable and highly productive
Must be a proactive problem-solver, adaptive to a growing, changing organization
Excellent sense of judgment, decision making, follow-through on tasks, interpersonal and communication skills. Well-organized, detail oriented, and demonstrate excellent verbal & written skills.
Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Capricorn and ETO databases a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and use self-initiative
Experience working with the immigrant community preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Works in standard office conditions (at a desk and computer) and in classroom settings
Works in more than one work site, with travel between the two required.

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

Adult Education Program Coordinator F/T

9/18/2019

Adult Education & Workforce Development Program Coordinator at Mercy Center
Reports to: Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development
Hours: 40 hours per week, 2 late nights & Saturdays required while classes are in session
Position Purpose: Coordinate Saturday ESL program, provide administrative services for the department and other direct services to program participants.

Essential Functions:

Teach classes, both as an assigned instructor and as a substitute, as needed.
Assist with teacher schedules, timesheets and general operations for the smooth running of classes
Recruit paid and volunteer teachers
Assist in arranging and leading monthly staff development sessions, including sessions on various instruction methods and enriched learning in classroom settings
Conduct intakes, recruitment, testing and teaching activities
Provide overall administrative support for the department, including daily database entry in multiple systems, preparation of records and reports; and maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing systems
Respond to in-person and telephone inquiries about the department and classes from prospective and current program participants, staff, and the public
Assist with resolving issues raised by program participants
Assist with conducting staff development sessions including logistics and content preparation
Interact with funders; assist with site visits
Participate in program meetings and trainings
Participate in Mercy Center staff meetings and other organization-wide meetings and activities
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree and a minimum of 4 years in ESOL experience
Bilingual Spanish/ French or Arabic
experience in intake, recruitment, testing and extensive teaching activities in previous positions
Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Capricorn and ETO databases a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and use self-initiative

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Works in standard office conditions (at a desk and computer) and in classroom settings
Works in more than one work site, with travel between the two required.

Qualifications

BA; MA degree in TESOL strongly preferred

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

Senior Program Manager of Adult Education & Workforce F/T

5/2/2019

Position Title: Senior Program Manager of Adult Education & Workforce
Reports to: Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development
Hours: Full Time, includes 2 late nights & monthly Saturdays while classes are in session
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Position Purpose: Responsible for managerial duties necessary for the operation of the Adult Education & Workforce programs including direct services for the Department, administrative services, and to program participants

Essential Functions:

Responsible for oversight of all classes, including intakes and testing
Teach adult education classes (ESOL, Civics, Workforce), both as an assigned instructor and as a substitute, as needed
Identify, develop and implement curricula for all Adult Education & Workforce programming that align with standards and defines educational goals, objectives, and methodologies to meet program goals.
Assist with coordinating teacher schedules, timesheets and general operations for the smooth running of classes. Assist program manager with recruiting paid and volunteer teachers
Co-lead in arranging and leading monthly staff development sessions, including sessions on various instruction methods and enriched learning in classroom settings
Provide administrative functions for the department, including daily database entry in multiple systems, preparation of records and reports; and maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing systems
Conduct participant intakes, recruitment, and testing
Respond to in-person and telephone inquiries about the department and classes from prospective and current program participants, staff, and the public
Resolve issues raised by program participants
Attend funder meetings and represent the department in absence of Director
Participate in program meetings and trainings
Participate in Mercy Center staff meetings and other organization-wide meetings and activities
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor the Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development

Qualifications

BA; MA degree in TESOL strongly preferred
Experience with education, training, workforce development, student services a plus
Minimum of 4 years experience teaching ESOL
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/French or English/Arabic
Extensive experience in curriculum development
Extensive experience in student intake, recruitment, testing and extensive teaching activities in previous positions
Experience with managing multiple contracts with various outcomes and requirements and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to work well with others in a busy professional environment
Demonstrated capacity to be reliable and highly productive
Must be a proactive problem-solver, adaptive to a growing, changing organization
Excellent sense of judgment, decision making, follow-through on tasks, interpersonal and communication skills. Well-organized, detail oriented, and demonstrate excellent verbal & written skills.
Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Capricorn and ETO databases a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and use self-initiative
Experience working with the immigrant community preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Works in standard office conditions (at a desk and computer) and in classroom settings
Works in more than one work site, with travel between the two required.

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

Adult Education & Workforce Development Program Coordinator F/T

5/2/2019

Position Title: Adult Education & Workforce Development Program Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development
Hours: 40 hours per week, 2 late nights & Saturdays required while classes are in session
Position Purpose: Coordinate Saturday ESL program, provide administrative services for the department and other direct services to program participants

Essential Functions:

Teach classes, both as an assigned instructor and as a substitute, as needed.
Assist with teacher schedules, timesheets and general operations for the smooth running of classes
Recruit paid and volunteer teachers
Assist in arranging and leading monthly staff development sessions, including sessions on various instruction methods and enriched learning in classroom settings
Conduct intakes, recruitment, testing and teaching activities
Provide overall administrative support for the department, including daily database entry in multiple systems, preparation of records and reports; and maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing systems
Respond to in-person and telephone inquiries about the department and classes from prospective and current program participants, staff, and the public
Assist with resolving issues raised by program participants
Assist with conducting staff development sessions including logistics and content preparation
Interact with funders; assist with site visits
Participate in program meetings and trainings
Participate in Mercy Center staff meetings and other organization-wide meetings and activities
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree and a minimum of 4 years in ESOL experience
Bilingual Spanish/ French or Arabic
experience in intake, recruitment, testing and extensive teaching activities in previous positions
Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Capricorn and ETO databases a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and use self-initiative

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Works in standard office conditions (at a desk and computer) and in classroom settings
Works in more than one work site, with travel between the two required.

Qualifications

BA; MA degree in TESOL strongly preferred

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

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/26/2018

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL instructor to provide ESL instruction to adults in the Brooklyn.

Classes will meet in the mornings from 8:30-11:30am.

Duties include:
- Assessing/testing students
- Providing appropriate instruction etc.

Requirements:
- BA and excellent English written/oral skills required.
- BEST Plus certification strongly preferred.

Resumes should be sent to [email protected]. Please indicate " Brooklyn Morning ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

Senior Program Manager of Adult Education & Workforce F/T

10/10/2018

Position Title: Senior Program Manager of Adult Education & Workforce
Reports to: Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development
Hours: Full Time, includes 2 late nights & some Saturdays while classes are in session
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Position Purpose: Responsible for managerial duties necessary for the operation of the Adult Education & WF programs including direct services for the Department, administrative services, and to program participants
Essential Functions:

Responsible for oversight of ESL & HSE classes, including intakes and testing
Teach adult education classes (ESOL, Civics,), both as an assigned instructor and as a substitute, as needed
Identify, develop and implement curricula for all Adult Education & Workforce programming that align with standards and defines educational goals, objectives, and methodologies to meet program goals.
Assist with coordinating teacher schedules, timesheets and general operations for the smooth running of classes. Assist program manager with recruiting paid and volunteer teachers
Co-lead in arranging and leading monthly staff development sessions, including sessions on various instruction methods and enriched learning in classroom settings
Provide administrative functions for the department, including daily database entry in multiple systems, preparation of records and reports; and maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing systems
Conduct participant intakes, recruitment, and testing
Respond to in-person and telephone inquiries about the department and classes from prospective and current program participants, staff, and the public
Resolve issues raised by program participants
Attend funder meetings and represent the department in absence of Director
Participate in program meetings and trainings
Participate in Mercy Center staff meetings and other organization-wide meetings and activities
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor the Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development

Qualifications

BA; MA degree in TESOL strongly preferred
Experience with education, training, workforce development, student services a plus
Minimum of 4 years experience teaching ESOL
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/French or English/Arabic
Extensive experience in curriculum development
Extensive experience in student intake, recruitment, testing and extensive teaching activities in previous positions
Experience with managing multiple contracts with various outcomes and requirements and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to work well with others in a busy professional environment
Demonstrated capacity to be reliable and highly productive
Must be a proactive problem-solver, adaptive to a growing, changing organization
Excellent sense of judgment, decision making, follow-through on tasks, interpersonal and communication skills. Well-organized, detail oriented, and demonstrate excellent verbal & written skills.
Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Capricorn and ETO databases a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and use self-initiative
Experience working with the immigrant community preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Works in standard office conditions (at a desk and computer) and in classroom settings
Works in more than one work site, with travel between the two required.

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

Adult Education & Workforce Development Program Coordinator F/T

10/10/2018

Adult Education & Workforce Development Program Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Adult Education & Workforce Development
Hours: 40 hours per week, 2 late nights & Saturdays required while classes are in session
Position Purpose: Coordinate Saturday ESL program, provide administrative services for the department and other direct services to program participants
Essential Functions:

Teach classes, both as an assigned instructor and as a substitute, as needed.
Assist with teacher schedules, timesheets and general operations for the smooth running of classes
Recruit paid and volunteer teachers
Assist in arranging and leading monthly staff development sessions, including sessions on various instruction methods and enriched learning in classroom settings
Conduct intakes, recruitment, testing and teaching activities
Provide overall administrative support for the department, including daily database entry in multiple systems, preparation of records and reports; and maintenance of hard copy and electronic filing systems
Respond to in-person and telephone inquiries about the department and classes from prospective and current program participants, staff, and the public
Assist with resolving issues raised by program participants
Assist with conducting staff development sessions including logistics and content preparation
Interact with funders; assist with site visits
Participate in program meetings and trainings
Participate in Mercy Center staff meetings and other organization-wide meetings and activities
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree and a minimum of 4 years in ESOL experience
Bilingual Spanish/ French or Arabic
experience in intake, recruitment, testing and extensive teaching activities in previous positions
Excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Capricorn and ETO databases a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and use self-initiative

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Works in standard office conditions (at a desk and computer) and in classroom settings
Works in more than one work site, with travel between the two required.

Qualifications

BA; MA degree in TESOL strongly preferred

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

NYPL Adult Learning Center Hub Manager (F/T)

9/25/2018

Reporting to the Associate Director of Adult Learning Centers (ALCs), the Harlem ALC Hub Manager will:

Provide leadership at a hub that includes supervision and the professional development needed to ensure existing and new staff have the skills to deliver instruction according to the curriculum.
Responsible for the data and reporting necessary to assure program goals are carried out.
Implement new program initiatives, with a special focus on staff development appropriate for improving English language and literacy proficiency and basic numeracy instruction
Maintain connections with Associate Directors and Library Managers and staff within a specified hub.
Contribute to the development of a curriculum scope and sequence, and a training and support plan necessary to insure its implementation
Schedule classes and arrange teacher schedules
Work directly with NYPL staff and students, promoting and modeling effective instructional strategies, methods, and materials use, in a collaborative learning environment

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in TESOL, Adult Literacy, Linguistics, English, or other Education related focus
Minimum five years teaching experience working in an adult education setting
Demonstrated knowledge of research-based English Language and literacy instruction for adults in the early stages of language acquisition and literacy development
Experience leading staff development related to teaching and learning strategies that integrate computer-assisted instruction and multimedia into the curriculum

For the full job description and to apply, please follow this link:
https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/10339/adult-learning-center-hub-manager/job

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