Literacy Assistance Center
Follow us!
  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Travel Directions
    • Privacy Policy
  • Professional Development
    • LAC Sample PD Workshops
    • Teaching Adult Literacy with Intention and Strategy Cohort
    • Literacy & Justice Leadership Institute
    • TEALL 2025
    • Strengths-Based Adult Education Cohort 2025
    • FELT
    • TESLA
  • Data Services
    • ASISTS
    • NYC RISE
  • Advocacy
  • Ed Resources
    • Resource Blog
    • 7 Elements Effective Remote
    • Adolescent Literacy
    • Adult Education Conferences
    • Adult Literacy Policy & Advocacy
    • ABE/HSE
    • ESOL
    • College and Career Readiness
    • Immigrants Rights
    • Investing in Quality
    • Race and Racism
    • Remote Instruction
    • Technology and Digital Literacy
  • Jobs Board

Data Manager F/T

7/6/2026

 
NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The Adult Learning Center (ALC) provides English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Basic Education (BE) and High School Equivalency (GED) preparation to adult learners in downtown Brooklyn and offsite locations.

Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director of Education Programs, the Data Manager is responsible for managing the Adult Student Information System and Technical Support database (ASISTS), which is used by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to monitor and evaluate grant funded adult education programs. The Data Manager provides administrative and instructional support necessary to the effective operation of the ALC. 

Responsibilities:
  • Competently utilize the program’s ASISTS enrollment management system, ensuring timely entering and managing of data that properly aligns with reporting needs
  • Prepare attendance reports and general enrollment information for data analysis
  • Follow-up with program participants to secure critical information, including outcomes data
  • Coordinate, conduct and assist with in-person intake, registration, testing, placement, and related enrollment tasks
  • Liaise with and provide administrative assistance to instructors and staff
  • Collaborate on the development of flyers, forms, surveys, and spreadsheets
  • Complete 14 hours of Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) approved trainings and workshops annually
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED; college degree preferred
  • Competent in the use of technology and MS Office applications
  • Demonstrate sensitivity in working with personal and confidential records, including adhering to FERPA and other policies
  • Teaching or data management experience, or a general understanding of Adult Education and a genuine desire to work with the adult literacy community
  • Familiarity with social media to help promote program class offerings and services
  • Well organized, able to prioritize, think critically, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to multitask, be flexible, creative, resourceful, and work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work some evening hours on a consistent basis
Pay Range:
$49,000 - $53,000
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

To apply go to this link: rfcuny.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RFCUNY/job/Data-Manager_JR3167?primaryLocation=ec312732eb761001919521d7bb0c0000

About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

Data Manager F/T

7/6/2026

 
BMCC Adult Literacy Program seeks a full-time Data Manager 
The Adult Basic Education Program of the Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development is seeking a Data Manager to oversee data collection, documentation, and reporting for grant funded programs. 

Core Responsibilities
  • Oversee data entry and management for multiple WIOA and City Council funded programs
  • Set up program information in ASISTS for the fiscal year (ie PIF)
  • Set up program information in NYC RISE for the fiscal year. 
  • Generate ASISTS and NYC RISE Reports to evaluate program performance
  • Identify shortfalls and share it with those involved to have corrective actions
  • Complete Employment Survey for students who exited program
  • Review program reports for accuracy with data admins and/or Director
  • Enter/manage student outcomes 
  • Monitor program data and provide director with regular updates regarding data concerns
  • Manage data both in ASISTS and through use of internal spreadsheets and other relevant documents
  • Oversee maintenance of all required documentation and paperwork related to program data
  • Coordinate and work with case management, office, and teaching staff to ensure compliance with data requirements
  • Attend RAEN training as required by program funding
  • Assist with other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience with ASISTS preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other relevant programs
  • Ability to analyze data and problem solve; comfortable using spreadsheets and other data management and analysis systems
  • Ability to write data reports and create management systems and forms as needed to support the program
  • Detail oriented and precise
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team
Salary Range
$50,000 - 60,000

Application Instructions
Candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position to Rosa Ciudad at [email protected]. 

Math Instructor P/T and F/T

6/30/2026

 
​College Bridge Math Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s College Bridge instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality college readiness programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

The PGP’s College Bridge program is a series of courses that support incarcerated students in developing the writing, reading, and numeracy skills that are necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education, while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence that will support them in these pursuits.

College Bridge Math Instructor(s) will teach foundational math courses utilizing the PGP’s College Bridge program curriculum and adapting it to ensure that courses meet the needs of interested students. College Bridge Math Instructors are expected to ensure that their courses:
  • Center students’ goals and interests
  • Support student engagement
  • Adapt to students working across a variety of levels
  • Implement culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
  • Provide wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
  • Incorporate student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

ESOL Instructor P/T and F/T

6/30/2026

 
ELL Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s English Language Learning (ELL) instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality ELL programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

ELL Instructor(s) will work closely with the PGP’s Program Manager - ELL Programs at Rikers Island to design and implement small-group in-person ELL instruction across the complex. The aim of PGP’s ELL program, and the responsibility of ELL Instructors, will be to provide a high-quality educational service that:
  • Centers students’ goals and interests
  • Supports student engagement
  • Adapts to students working across a variety of levels
  • Implements culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
  • Provides wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
  • Incorporates student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

ESOL Instructor P/T

6/30/2026

 
Part-Time ESOL Instructors – Morning and Evening Programs
LaGuardia Community College – Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET)
The Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) at LaGuardia Community College is seeking dynamic and innovative part-time ESOL instructors to teach in its adult ESOL programs.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Teach approximately 9 hours per week in the Morning and Evening ESOL Programs:
    • Morning: 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    • Evening: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    • Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • Create a communicative, dynamic, inclusive and culturally responsive learner-centered classroom  environment for immigrant English language learners.
  • Deliver contextualized instruction around themes such as:
    • College transition
    • Civic engagement
    • Career planning and job readiness
    • Reading and writing development
  • Monitor and document student progress and attendance.
  • Support the program with all required administrative documentation.
  • Attend 14 hours of paid RAEN professional development.
  • Perform other related duties as needed.
Compensation:
  • $44.31 per hour for instruction
  • Additional 2 hours per week for preparation time, paid at the same rate.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree and a recognized TESOL certification or MA TESOL coursework
  • Relevant and substantial ESOL teaching experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including proven ability to build rapport with students.
Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 2 professional references to Anemary Soares at [email protected]

GED Instructor F/T and P/T

6/30/2026

 
GED Instructor at Rikers Island, FT & PT

The Petey Greene Program’s GED instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality GED programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

GED Instructor(s) will work closely with the PGP’s Program Manager - GED Programs to design and implement small-group in-person GED instruction across the complex. The aim of PGP’s GED program, and the responsibility of GED Instructors, will be to provide a high-quality educational service that:
  • Centers students’ goals and interests
  • Supports student engagement
  • Adapts to students working across a variety of subjects and levels
  • Implements culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
  • Provides wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
  • Incorporates student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Instructor(s) may teach 2-4 subjects for the GED (math, language arts, social studies, and/or science), depending on instructor experience and preference and student needs. Full-time ($67,000-$70,000 salary) and part-time ($32-$34/hour) roles are available.

For more information and to apply, go to our website: www.peteygreene.org/careers

Writing Specialist P/T

6/18/2026

 
Position Title: Academic Support Specialist - Writing Specialist - Part time
Department: Worker Education/Workforce Development at The Murphy Institute 
Location: Off campus at Lehman College - Hybrid

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) is dedicated to public service and social justice, offering undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs in labor relations, public policy, public administration, health care administration, community studies, community leadership, labor studies, and urban studies. Through SLU’s Murphy Institute for Worker Education, the School collaborates with other CUNY units to deliver support services that guide workers through college entry and degree completion, helping them develop the academic and technical skills essential for professional growth.

SLU’s Worker Education program is seeking a part-time Academic Support Specialist/Writing Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Worker Education and Workforce Development, the Specialist will serve as an Embedded Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader and provide writing support in designated courses at Lehman College. Responsibilities include attending class sessions, facilitating group sessions, offering individualized writing and research support to students, and collaborating closely with faculty to ensure alignment with course objectives.This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic and professional journeys of aspiring educators. If you are passionate about writing instruction and student support, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities
  • Guide students through all stages of academic literature reviews, including database searches, APA citation formatting, and final review composition.
  • Support students in developing effective lesson plans and provide constructive feedback on writing assignments. 
  • Facilitate out-of-class tutoring sessions to reinforce course content and enhance student success.
  • Design and lead workshops focused on writing improvement and research skills.
  • Help students identify and address writing challenges, encouraging independent editing and revision. Follow up with students after sessions.
  • Collaborate with faculty to understand course content and identify students needing additional support.
  • Conduct pre- and post-assessments using rubrics to measure writing progress and track student support sessions and maintain accurate data records. Enter data in the program database and send biweekly support.
  • Participate in team meetings, professional development activities, and program coordination.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or Enrollment in a Ph.D. strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting writers from diverse backgrounds and experience assisting students with master's theses or dissertations.
  • Familiarity with academic research databases and literature review processes and 
  • Proficiency in APA latest edition formatting.
  • Background in “Writing Across the Curriculum” or Writing Center environments.
  • Experience in tutoring, teaching, or leading small group workshops.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with online platforms such as Zoom, Google Docs, and Brightspace.
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends.
  • This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic and professional journeys of aspiring educators. If you are passionate about writing instruction and student support, we encourage you to apply.

Hourly Rate: Starting at $52 to $60 per hour for 10—15 hours per week.
Hours: Approximately 10-15 hours per week (evening and weekend hours are required)
How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your availability for the spring and fall semester, along with the contact information of three business references, to Dr. Maryam (Sara) Esfarayeni at [email protected].

ESOL Instructor F/T

6/17/2026

 
ESOL Lead Instructor
BCS Education Center
Division: Families, Community Building & Workforce Development
Reports To: Deputy Director, Education Center
Location: Education Center, Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $77,000 - $85,000

About the Education Center
The BCS Education Center provides adult education services to the Brooklyn community, serving approximately 500 students annually through GED preparation, ESOL instruction, and vocational training. The Education Center also operates a Family Welcome Center offering case management, wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and community workshops. Our student population is multilingual, with primary languages including Spanish, Chinese, Russian, or Arabic.

About the Role
The ESOL Lead Instructor is a senior instructional leadership role at the heart of BCS's ESOL program. The position carries a direct teaching load of approximately 16 contact hours per week across multiple ESOL levels, combined with responsibility for supervising part-time ESOL instructors and owning student outcomes across the program. This is not primarily an administrative role — it is a role for an experienced educator who wants to lead instruction, develop other teachers, and make a measurable difference in students' lives. The Lead Instructor's focus is on what happens in the classroom and whether students are enrolling, persisting, progressing, and succeeding. This is a full-time, in-person role based at our Education Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and the Lead Instructor will be expected to adapt as program needs evolve.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching
  • Teach ESOL classes across multiple proficiency levels (including in our integrated workforce training program), totaling approximately 16 contact hours per week
  • Develop and continuously improve ESOL curricula aligned with student needs and program goals

Instructional Leadership & Supervision
  • Supervise and mentor part-time ESOL instructors
  • Conduct regular classroom observations and provide structured instructional feedback
  • Support part-time instructors’ professional development and hold them to consistent instructional standards
  • Foster a collaborative, student-centered instructional culture across the ESOL program
  • Arrange substitute coverage for ESOL classes as needed
  • Participate in the hiring process for part time instructors
  • Manage performance issues with part time instructors

Student Outcomes & Retention
  • Be accountable for program outcomes, including enrollment, measurable skill gain, post-testing completion, and certification
  • Monitor student attendance patterns and work proactively with instructors to address attrition
  • Use student feedback and outcome data to identify areas for instructional improvement

Administration
  • Ensure students are pre- and post-tested using BEST Plus 3.0 and BEST Literacy
  • Coordinate testing schedules across ESOL classes and our integrated workforce training program
  • Support the team with post-graduation surveying processes

Program Promotion
  • Serve as an ambassador for the ESOL program within the community
  • Build relationships with current students and encourage referrals and word-of-mouth enrollment
  • Participate in community events and partnerships that raise the program’s profile

Other
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required
  • Master’s degree in Education, TESOL or a related field
  • Three to five years of teaching experience in an adult education or ESOL setting with at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity
  •  Demonstrated instructional leadership or supervisory experience
  • Deep knowledge of adult learning principles and ESOL instructional best practices
  • Experience with standardized ESOL assessments, including BEST Plus 3.0 and/or BEST Literacy
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to give and receive feedback constructively and communicate professionally under pressure
  • Collaborative team orientation with the ability to work across departments

Preferred
  • Proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, Russian or Arabic
  • Familiarity with WIOA Title II funded programs or NYSED adult education requirements

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the BCS Careers Page and apply for the ESOL Lead Instructor role.

    Jobs in Literacy

    The Literacy Assistance Center website posts job announcements for free literacy programs for adults and youth. 

    Please send your posting of 125-150 words in plain, unformatted text to Nell Eckersley at: [email protected].

    Please indicate if the position is Part Time or Full Time.  

    Reminder: As of November 1, 2022, job advertisements must include a good faith salary range.  Read more here: New York City Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements 

    Jobs are usually posted on Wednesdays

    Volunteer Positions

    Archives

    July 2026
    June 2026

    Categories

    All
    Bronx
    Brooklyn
    Data Manager
    ESOL
    Full Time
    GED
    Instructor
    Manhattan
    Math
    Part Time
    Writing Specialist

    RSS Feed

Literacy Assistance Center | 85 Broad Street | 16th Floor | New York | NY 10004
​

Staff | About | Prof Dev | Data Services | Advocacy | Ed Resources | Jobs Board
Donate