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ESOL Instructor P/T

7/3/2019

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
Tuesday through Friday 9 am – 12 pm
Saturday 9 am – 2 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: ldunning@mercycenterbronx.org

Education & Workforce Fellow F/T

7/3/2019

Center for an Urban Future (CUF) is looking to hire a full-time Education & Workforce Fellow.

Our Education & Workforce Fellow will serve as the lead researcher and author on policy reports, data briefs, op-eds and other publications related to CUF’s mission of expanding economic opportunity in New York City. The fellow will also help us communicate our research findings and recommendations to policymakers and identify new avenues for research. The research will focus on a range of opportunities to expand and improve programs that help New Yorkers develop the skills and educational credentials needed to succeed in today’s economy, including:

Boosting academic and career success for students at New York’s public colleges and universities
Building successful pipelines into the tech sector and other high-wage industries; upskilling New York’s workforce for a more automated economy
Scaling up successful workforce development programs
Expanding apprenticeships and internships
Bolstering adult education, ESOL and bridge programs.

CUF is looking for an outstanding writer capable of blending journalistic-style reporting with rigorous data and policy analysis and who excels at distilling complex topics into clear, compelling, and accessible prose. The ideal candidate should have experience as a researcher or reporter on issues related to education and workforce development, as well as a track record of publishing long-form articles or policy reports.

To learn more click here.

Writing Assistant P/T

7/3/2019

CUNY Start is an intensive program for incoming college students who have earned either a high school or high school equivalency diploma and need to increase their academic proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, six of the University's seven community colleges, the College of Staten Island, and Medgar Evers College 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. Additional information about the CUNY Start program can be found at www.cuny.edu/cunystart.

CUNY Start is seeking to fill the position of Writing Assistant. The Writing Assistant will work as a member of the Reading/Writing team, supporting the work of the Core teacher in a CUNY Start classroom.

For more information regarding the role and how to apply, please click here.

Director of Adult Learning F/T

7/3/2019

Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. We transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of offering pioneering programs and services to the most diverse county in the United States. Queens Public Library is a private, non-profit corporation with 1,700 employees serving 65 locations.

Within the larger scope of formal and informal learning of the Programs & Services Department (PSD) and reporting to the Vice President of Programs and Services, the Director of Adult Learning develops, leads, manages and coordinates all aspects of formal and informal learning programs and services for adults and young adults delivered by Queens Public Library (QPL). The Director of Adult Learning’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the supervision of five areas providing adult literacy programs including ESOL; Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency instruction; Digital Inclusion and technology training initiatives; Career Pathways and Entrepreneurial training and services; and programs and services to meet the needs of new immigrants.

The Director assists library leadership in articulating the Library’s vision for success in serving the varied and changing educational needs of our customers. The Director is responsible for ensuring that Queens Public Library continues to be a national leader in the provision of adult education. In collaboration with staff, Vice President of PSD and Chief Librarian the Director of Adult Learning:

Creates comprehensive service plans and strategic initiatives to enhance and expand adult learning opportunities system wide.
Identifies new programmatic needs and funding opportunities.
Assists in preparing grant requests and contracts as needed.
Oversees major grant funded initiatives, ensuring the library’s full compliance with all aspects of the grants including service goals, procurement and budgetary requirements.
Serves as the primary programmatic liaison to all funders.
Creates, oversees, and monitors Adult Learning’s operating, government grants, and private funding budgets to ensure equitable and effective services across the five areas.
Ensures that all staff are using provided tools to track and assess program effectiveness including:
Creation of individual service strategies.
Documentation of case notes and interactions.
Tracking and assessment of individual participants’ progress.
Tracking internal and external referrals.
Anticipates program related and financial problems. Reports these issues to the Vice President in a timely manner.
Represents Queens Public Library at meetings of NYC, NYS, Federal and international literacy and workforce providers at conferences and interagency meetings.
Maintains effective programmatic partnerships and referral networks.
Performs other duties as assigned.

The Director is responsible for recruiting, training, mentoring, managing, providing appropriate professional development to, and assessing the performance of a large and diverse staff of full-time and part-time professionals and paraprofessionals at locations throughout Queens. The Director works with other Library departments to:

Locate or relocate program staff and other materials in a timely manner.
Ensure that customers have adequate space and environmental supports needed to pursue their learning activities.
Perform regular site visits.
Ensure compliance with library policies, procedures and best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Education, Adult Education or a related field required.
At least 7 years of experience managing adult learning services required. Experience in a nonprofit work environment preferred.
At least 5 years of experience designing, developing, implementing, and sustaining large-scale educational programs required.
Experienced with the implementation and management of complex government and private grants required.
Must be detail oriented with the ability to work with diverse populations and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Experience working with and developing new trends in adult learning instruction.
Must have experience in managing and supervising staff.
Excellent organizational skills required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Understanding of and experience in preparing financial/budget reports.
Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel; experience with other MS Office applications preferred.
Experience working in a library setting is preferred.

TO APPLY: Please email your resume and cover letter to: QLcareers@queenslibrary.org and reference “Director of Adult Learning - EXTERNAL” in the subject line. Resumes will only be accepted by email.
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The Queens Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HSE Instructor P/T

5/2/2019

HSE Instructor:
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is seeking part-time instructors for both English and Spanish HSE classes to begin in September. Classes meet in the morning from 9 AM-12 PM or in the evening from 6 PM - 9 PM. Classes are held Monday through Thursday from September through June.
Responsibilities:
    - Deliver effective instruction in all subject areas: reading, writing, social studies, science, and math.
     - Create an engaging student centered learning environment in the classroom.
      -Assess student progress through classwork, quizzes, and project based learning
      -Complete professional development hours as required by the department.
      -Maintain daily attendance and write monthly progress reports
Qualifications:
      -Master’s in Education, Special Education, or a Related Field
      -Experience creating lesson plans
      -Ability to integrate technology into lessons
      -Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills
      -Must have teaching experience with adults
       -Effective classroom management
       -For the Spanish HSE class, native fluency in Spanish required
Salary:  $32.00 -$35.00 per hour
Please send a resume with a cover letter to Rose Nova at rnova@sijcc.com.

ESOL Instructor P/T

5/2/2019

ESL Instructor
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island is seeking part-time ESL instructors for morning classes (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM) and evening classes (6:00 PM to 9:30 PM) Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred in TESOL, Education, Special Education or a related field
Edibility to work in the United States
Two years of teaching experience with English language learning adults
Ability to integrate technology into a lesson
Best-Plus Certified or willingness to become certified
Native fluency in English

Responsibilities:

Deliver effective instruction in Reading, Writing, Grammar, Speaking, and Listening Skills
Create an engaging student centered educational environment in the classroom
Assess student progress through classwork, quizzes, and project based learning
Complete professional development hours as required by the department
Maintain daily attendance, write monthly progress reports, and communicate with the administration about students’ absences and any other pertinent issues
Meet deadlines for completion of all paperwork and needed documents in accordance with program compliance
Preparation of a thematic syllabus

Salary: $32.00 per hour

Please send a resume with a cover letter to Rose Nova at rnova@sijcc.com.
Qualified candidates will be contacted and interviewed.

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: jcf@mercycenterbronx.org

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: jcf@mercycenterbronx.org

HSE Instructor P/T

4/17/2019

Future Now at Bronx Community College
Part Time Pre-HE / HSE Instructor Position

Future now helps to empower out-of-school and formerly incarcerated youth by assisting them with earning their high school credentials, transitioning into post-secondary education, and graduating college in a timely manner. Future Now seeks to ensure students become self-sufficient leaders and role models for future cohorts of students, their families, and their communities.

Under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of the Future Now Program, the HSE Instructor will provide Pre- HSE and HSE Instruction. Classes are held Monday - Thursdays from 9:30am– 1:30pm, beginning on July 1, 2019.

Responsibilities include:
Deliver effective instruction in all subject areas: reading, writing, social studies, science, and math, helping to prepare students for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)
Create a student-centered, engaging learning environment, as required by CUNY
Assess student progress and provide feedback
Administer TABE and TASC Readiness exams
Maintain attendance records and communicate with office and counselors on student absences and/or issues
Attend weekly staff meetings and attend Professional Development

Qualifications:
BA or BS in education or related field
Minimum two years related teaching experience, preferably in grant-funded literacy programs
Experience creating thematic, content-based curricula
Ability to integrate technology into lessons
Working knowledge of the TASC, TABE Assessment, and TASC Readiness Assessment
Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills

Please send cover letter and resume to Claudia Ramirez, Assistant Director, at claudia.ramirez@bcc.cuny.edu

Salary Range: starting at $35.00 / hour

ESOL Instructor P/T

4/10/2019

Minimum of 4 years of experience teaching ESOL, REQUIRED
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.

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

Qualifications:

BA/BS, MA in TESOL preferred and a minimum of 4 years in ESOL teaching experience a must
Excellent computer skills
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

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: jcf@mercycenterbronx.org

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