Category: Adult Education

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: jcf@mercycenterbronx.org

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: jcf@mercycenterbronx.org

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

Bi-lingual Mandarin ESL Instructor P/T

7/23/2018

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island
718-449-5000

The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Workplace Literacy/ESL instructor to provide Workplace Literacy/ESL instruction to adults in Brooklyn.

Classes will meet two evenings per week from 6-9pm.

Duties include:

Assessing/testing students
Providing appropriate instruction.

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

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

Adult Education Coordinator F/T

2/14/2017

Adult Education Coordinator, New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) created the Office of Community Schools (OCS)
Position Summary:
The New York City school system is the largest in the country, composed of approximately 1.1 million students and 75,000+ teachers in over 1,800 schools. In February 2015, the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) created the Office of Community Schools (OCS) to develop and implement one of the pillars of Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Fariña’s education agenda.

Community Schools are schools that strategically organize resources and share leadership so that social services are integrated into the fabric of the schools enabling them to better serve the needs of families. Community Schools stand as centers of opportunities in neighborhoods – places where families, with whatever challenges they bring to the table, can get the supports they need to make sure students come to school ready and able to learn.

Our approach is based on a growing body of evidence showing that an integrated focus on academics, health and mental health services, youth development, expanded learning opportunities, and family and community supports are critical to improving student success.

OCS currently provides support for 150 community schools. OCS develops strategies and policies to increase the capacity of schools and community partners to develop tailored supports to improve each school, including social services, healthcare, counseling and mental health supports, and expanded learning opportunities. The Department of Education’s OCS and Adult and Continuing Education (OACE), in partnership with the New York City Council, will be expanding supports for Community Schools to provide Adult Education programs.

Job Description: The Adult Education Coordinator is responsible for being primary liaison to the Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE) and to assist OCS providers with the startup and implementation of Adult Education services in 22 Community Schools. The Adult Education Coordinator will assist with development and training (in collaboration with a Technical Assistance provider), conduct site visits, and collect, review and interpret data to help support Community Schools and CBO partners successfully roll out Adult Education programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional project management skills.

Work Schedule: February – June 2017, 35 hours/week
Reports to: Senior Program Manager of After School Programs
Direct Reports: None
Key Relationships: Works closely with the Office of Community Schools, Office of Adult and Continuing Education, Technical Assistance provider, Community Schools and community-based organizations (CBOs).
Responsibilities:

Build and cultivate relationships with the Office of Adult and Continuing Education, CBOs, Community School personnel and other key stakeholders.

Assist OCS and OACE with outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies of adult students.

Support and coordinate training sessions with OACE and schools administration.

Coordinate technical assistance with OACE and Literacy Assistance Center (LAC).

Provide support for classroom instruction.

Conduct site visits to Community Schools to ensure that schools and CBO providers are effectively working together to run Adult Education programs.

Gather, organize, analyze, and report on multiple qualitative and quantitative data sources to monitor and track the effectiveness of Adult Education programs in Community Schools.

Track and analyze data regarding student attendance, recruitment benchmarks, and program goals.

Connect adult learners with broader family engagement and leadership development opportunities.

Represent OCS at key community events, recruitment fairs and other community outreach events.

Serve an expert for OCS in responding to Office of Community School Adult Education Program and respond to inquiries from various constituents.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum: A master's degree from an accredited college in education, language teaching, economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or a closely related field, and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in budget administration, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research; management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; educational, personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, fiscal management, or a related area, for educational program(s) and/or institution(s), 18 months of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of Project Management, administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Preferred:

Adult or Continuing Education experience.
Working knowledge of OACE led adult instruction.
Experience working with CBO partners to implement social service support strategies.
Passion for critically thinking about education reform and school turnaround initiatives for struggling schools and high-needs student populations.
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders of various personal and occupation backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience building relationships with internal and cross-divisional colleagues.
Demonstrated experience in using data driven decision-making to drive school and classroom-level instruction.
Ability to organize, analyze and interpret data for diverse constituent groups.
Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
Expertise and graduate degree in the field of Education program planning and evaluation.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel and PowerPoint and ability to work with software applications, such as webinars, blogs, and other data presentation tools (i.e. Tableau).
Capable of trouble-shooting, problem-solving, and providing high-quality work within a fast-paced institution.

Please send resume & cover letter to mrosa2@schools.nyc.gov for consideration.

Adult Learning Center Project Director F/T

8/2/2016

The Lehman College Adult Learning Center has been offering high-quality instruction in English for Speakers of Other Languages, Adult Basic Education, and High School Equivalency preparation for adults from local communities since 1988. As a direct-service program of the Institute for Literacy Studies (ILS), a research and professional-development organization based at Lehman College, The City University of New York (CUNY), the ALC combines thoughtful pedagogy with a deep commitment to supporting teachers and students. The ALC is part of a network of adult education programs based at campuses throughout CUNY, and is highly regarded for its innovative, collaborative approaches to instruction, curriculum development, staff development, and program management.

The Project Director oversees all aspects of the Adult Learning Center: management of a $900,000 budget; instructional leadership for and supervision of a 30-person staff; oversight of daily program operations and data management; coordination of a core team of experienced teacher-administrators; ongoing communication with a variety of partners, other Lehman College programs, offices and departments; CUNY administrators and staff developers; New York City and State agencies; and the broader adult-literacy community. In addition, the Project Director contributes to ILS long-range planning and policy development; collaborates with staff to develop new initiatives and support existing ones; and coordinates the writing of grant requests and reports.

Candidates should have:

A strong background in adult and/or young adult literacy education in both classroom instruction and program management (minimum of five years’ combined experience).
Expertise and extensive experience in at least three of the following areas: adult literacy pedagogy and theory; staff development; program and fund development; financial management; staff supervision; administrative and office system oversight.
Familiarity with local and national issues in literacy education and policy.
Strong communication, organizational, and technology skills.
Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations and honoring student and teacher strengths and voices.
Commitment to and experience with working in collaborative work and classroom environments.
Advanced degree preferred – master’s or higher.

For information about the Institute for Literacy Studies, see http://instituteforliteracystudies.org/.

Please apply at: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=LE-1604-001110

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY; POSITION AVAILABLE UNTIL FILLED.

Adult Education and Literacy Director F/T

10/23/2015

Adult Education and Literacy (AELP) Director (Full-time) – Brooklyn, NY

The AELP provides classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Citizenship, and HSE preparation for adults ages 18 and above. The AELP incorporates job readiness, job placement, and college preparation into its curriculum. The goal of the program is to help adults improve their English language proficiency, enhance literacy skills, gain citizenship, obtain HSEs, and obtain or improve employment.

Duties will include managing the AELP department across OBT’s Brooklyn sites; ensuring that all contractual requirements are met and data is accurately entered into funder databases; providing guidance and support related to new funding proposals; helping to implement standardized ESOL, CIVICS, and HSE curricula for the use of all instructors; ensuring that instructors deliver relevant, student-driven curriculum that integrates technology, authentic assessment, health literacy, and work readiness skills; overseeing recruitment, registration and orientation for new students; administering and managing student testing; acting as liaison between TASC testing center and OBT students.

Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; preferably Master’s in Education, Administration or related field and minimum of two years of experience in Adult Education; must possess excellent oral and written communication skills; BEST Plus certification and knowledge of NRS reporting standards required; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce, CAPRICORN and/or other database experience preferred; high oral proficiency in Spanish preferred; community outreach and partnership experience a plus; must be able to work flexible hours to include evenings. Must be willing to travel between all program sites.

To apply for the above position please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Caitlan Parker at cparker@obtjobs.org.