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​ESOL Instructor (P/T)

1/8/2021

 
Inwood Community Services, located in Northern Manhattan, is seeking a part-time ESOL instructor to teach a remote class on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 – 9:15 PM, to start the last week in January and run through June.
We seek:
  • Experienced, passionate teachers with good interpersonal skills committed to empowering adult immigrant students through English language education
  • Applicants with 3 plus years-experience teaching English as a Second Language who have had some experience with remote instruction
  • Best-Plus Test Certified instructors or willing to become certified through training within the first semester of hire
  • Instructors experienced in teaching on Zoom is a plus
Responsibilities:
  • Provide remote ESOL Instruction for beginning or intermediate-level adult students (depending on class) to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Develop and implement student-centered lesson plans based on student need that engage students and assist them in navigating the activities of their lives
  • Administer Best Plus Post- test 
  • Maintain records of student attendance and progress; produce progress reports as needed
  • Participate in professional development and staff meetings and work as a team member with Counselors and Program staff to deliver effective remote programming that motivates students to persist and succeed in the program
  • report to the ICS Director of Adult Literacy and Education
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Certificate or Master’s degree in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages preferred.
  • Certified administrator of Best Plus test or willing to become certified.
  • Proficiency in running virtual classes. Some experience in running classes on Zoom is a plus.
  • Ability to connect with our immigrant / adult learning population.
Compensation: based on experience.

ICS is a community-based not-for-profit with a 31 year Adult Literacy program and a long-tenured staff.  We seek teachers who live in the local area as well as those living out of the neighborhood who are committed to teaching ESOL. 
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Send resumes with cover letters to cindya@inwoodcs.org.  Thanks; looking forward to talking with you.

ESOL Instructor P/T

1/6/2021

 
Make the Road New York hiring: Part Time evening ESOL Instructor for Jan-June Zoom-based class
Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of Latino and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates neighborhood-based community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; and Brentwood, Long Island. With a membership of 20,000 low-income New Yorkers, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our community: workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant civil rights, language-access, LGBTQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform.
 
Make the Road New York  https://maketheroadny.org/ is a multi-service organization. Our Education Department offers English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, health job training classes and in-school and after-school youth programs. Our Community Organizing Projects help New Yorkers to implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. And our Departments of Legal, Health & Support Services provides direct legal representation, case management, and facilitated enrollment into public health insurance programs, training, and strategic support for members and organizing campaigns. Our attorneys and advocates specialize in labor and employment law, public benefits, disability benefits, housing law, healthcare and health insurance access, immigration, public education, domestic violence, and LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) civil rights issues.
 
Current Opening:  MRNY is hiring 1 Part Time evening ESOL teacher to assess students, build community and confidence in the classroom, and then design/organize and deliver ESOL instruction that is level appropriate and thematically relevant to immigrant community residents seeking to improve their English skills and their lives and circumstances.  
 
Responsibilities: 
  1. Curricular design work- Hand in course outlines, unit and lesson plans and related materials in the requested format by the deadlines that are set and agreed to. Maintain all of that in the Google drive, and integrate certain thematic content and materials into lessons as required by funders or decided by the team;   
  2. Student Assessment- combine BEST Plus initial assessments with original reading and writing assessments at the beginning of the cycle and continue to assess students in an intentional and structured way throughout the cycle
  3. Instruction- Deliver content material in ways that take into account students’ levels and learning styles, the need to pace and scaffold information, and the need to balance the 4 skills + vocabulary development and grammar skill development
  4. Communication with and support of students - Call absent students every day and document calls; make referrals to MRNY’s case manager as needed
  5. Related admin/grant related tasks- in addition to tracking attendance, help with post testing, grading of samples of students’ work, and writing monthly progress notes for a portion of students in the class, as funders require
  6. Participate in meetings and trainings- attend external professional development according to funders’ requirements, as well as 1 on 1 support meetings, team and staff meetings
 
Strongly Preferred:  At least 3 yrs. ESOL teaching experience, experience teaching remote classes, experience teaching adults  

Requirements
: BA, Teaching Certification or Masters in TESOL; experience using Zoom and online platforms;  experience working in community based social justice organizations; interest in collaboration and professional development with team members.
Must be creative, organized, and committed to thematic instruction and learner-centered, participatory education; for ESOL classes must be able to speak some Spanish with students outside of class if not occasionally within class; Seeking candidates with senses of humor, good team players, teachers with excellent computer skills and BEST Plus certification (ESOL).
 
ESOL Teaching Position: 
  • The teacher will teach T-W-Th evenings 6:15-9:15pm (9 hrs)
  • The teacher will be paid for 15 hrs/wk ( 9 teaching hours, 4.5 prep hours, 1-1.5 hrs for meetings with your support person and calls to students). Additionally, occasional meeting hours, trainings, or admin work hours will be added  if/as needed.  Teachers will have access to materials, copiers, supplies, etc at MRNY as well. 
  • Level: low/high intermediate ESOL
 
Length of job:  The job will run from early January 2021  to late June 2021. (Employment could be renewed again for the school year starting 8 or 9/21, depending on the teacher’s performance and funding).   
 
Salary Information: Starting compensation is based on a scale set by a democratically- elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education.
 
How to Apply: Applicants should send resumes and cover letters to Adulteducationjobs@maketheroadny.org  
  
Interviews will be held as soon as possible and training/onboarding will begin soon afterward.
 
MRNY is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse staff. Women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.

ESOL/HSE Instructor - Contextualized Medical Billing P/T

12/24/2020

 
Brooklyn Public Library's Adult Learning Department is seeking a self-driven, motivated integrated education and training Medical Billing temp. instructor who strives in assisting participants in reaching their career goal in life. The successful individual will be responsible for implementation and evaluation by facilitating participant’s learning through contextualization lessons using Schoology and Google Classroom. As an instructor, you will have the opportunity to positively impact participants’ lives by sharing your knowledge and experience.
 
 Qualifications:
  • Masters degree, OR, Bachelors Degree in related field; formal training and a minimum 2 years of documented experience in the health field or education field
  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Training and/or knowledge in ICD-10
Class Cycle:
  • Spring:  February – May
Class schedule: Saturdays 10am-1pm and online classroom portal
We are seeking a Saturday instructor to reiterate skills being taught during the evening classes. **During COVID-19, all classes are being held temporarily online and staff may be able to work from home occasionally. BPL laptop usage may be available for teacher if needed.   
 
Pay rate: $40 per hour for 3 hours of instruction on Saturdays and 5 hours of prep. and maintaining the online assignments portal via Google Classroom. Total of 4 hours per week for 15 weeks.

To apply: Visit our careers page at https://www.bklynlibrary.org/about/careers click on the job title and follow the steps to apply

HSE Instructor P/T

12/9/2020

 
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
PART TIME HSE INSTRUCTOR POSITION

Under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Education Programs, the HSE Instructor will provide high school equivalency instruction to daytime students at the Adult Learning Center. Classes offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9am – 1pm, beginning in January 2021. 
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All instruction will be conducted remotely with a combination of “live” video lessons via Zoom and asynchronous learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Schoology.   
Responsibilities include:
  • Create a student-centered, engaging learning environment, as required by CUNY
  • Develop theme-based, contextualized lessons using both synchronous and asynchronous instruction in all subject areas (math, science, reading, writing & social studies)
  • Assess student content knowledge and tailor instruction relevant to Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) preparation
  • Evaluate student progress and provide feedback, both formally and informally
  • Administer required assessments, which may include TABE and TASC Readiness
  • Maintain attendance records and work collaboratively with office and counselors on student participation and / needs
  • Complete professional development hours as required by the Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN)
 
Qualifications:
  • BA or BS in education or related field
  • Minimum two years related teaching experience, preferably in grant-funded literacy programs
  • Knowledge of TASC exam and subject area content
  • Experience teaching online classes preferred
  • Ability to create thematic, content-based curricula
  • Proficient at integrating technology into lessons
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills
Please send cover letter and resume to Giovanna Perciballi at gperciballi@citytech.cuny.edu
Starting salary range: $33 - $38.12 p/h

Education Specialist F/T

11/26/2020

 
Position filled

Math & Science Instructor F/T

11/13/2020

 
The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

The Isaacs Center is seeking an experienced, engaging, and results-focused professional to provide 1) focused academic instruction to young adults (16-24 years of age) who are enrolled in Pre-HSE and HSE classes and 2) instructional support to young adults engaged in High School Equivalency and college readiness classes. The Instructor will develop and provide Common Core-aligned instruction in math and science. He/she will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to create learning environments within our Education and Workforce Development Program Model where young adults who have traditionally not found success “in school” will thrive.

Qualifications
  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field, MA/MS a plus.
  • Minimum 3 years of successful instruction/facilitation.
  • Evidenced, successful engagement with an at-risk population.
  • Experience with curriculum development, with specific focus on thematic units of study.
  • Superior organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with and working knowledge of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) the current
  • NYS High School Equivalency Exam (TASC).
  • Dynamic, energetic personality.
  • Evidenced expertise in Common Core-aligned instruction.

Primary Duties:
  • Literacy Leadership and Instruction
  • Teaching reading, writing, and social studies or math and science to cohorts of 25 participants during 20-week cohorts.
  • Develop contextualized curricula. Incorporate current events and discussion. Utilize multi-media formats to present lessons.
  • Provide intensive academic supports in the form of individual and small group instruction.
  • Coordinate and analyze participant assessments to track progress and refine instructional techniques in order to improve student performance.
  • Integrate Employability Skills Framework into daily classroom routine and lessons.

Participant Support
  • Continuously monitor progress of participants receiving intervention services in order to adjust instructional practice and participant grouping.
  • Identify areas for further instructional development of teachers. Plan for and execute professional development.
  • Observe classes and individual participants when necessary to help increase awareness and understanding of participants’ learning needs and to help differentiate instruction for participants with different learning styles or specific learning challenges.

General Program
  • Serve as an integral member of the Education and Workforce Development Team under the supervision of the Coordinator of Academics.
  • Meet routinely with the Coordinator of Academics, the Department of Youth and Community Development personnel and other learning specialists within the division to share information about participants, to discuss program evaluations, to set goals, and to engage in professional development.

​To apply: send resume to Shayla Simpson at 
ssimpson@isaacscenter.org

The Isaacs Center is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is a fundamental strength of the Isaacs Center.

Multiple Instructors P/T

10/28/2020

 
1 Part-time Morning ABE/HSE Math Instructor Needed
CAMBA seeks a part-time HSE math instructor to work at its Education Center and deliver instruction online (via Zoom) until in-person classes can restart at 955 Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn, N.Y. The class is scheduled to meet remotely/virtually in the morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Candidates must have a B.A/B.S. in education or a related field; Masters preferred. Candidates must have experience teaching online (especially on Zoom) and must have taught ABE/GED/TASC preparation for at least 2 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 high-school-level Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, and Function to adults and young adults is a must. Applicants with experience in computer-assisted instruction, who are self-starters, and highly organized are preferred. ​To apply for this opening, please send updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to judep@camba.org.
 
1 Part-time Afternoon ABE/HSE Math Instructor Needed
CAMBA seeks a part-time HSE math instructor to work at its Education Center and deliver instruction online (via Zoom) until in-person classes can restart at 955 Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn, N.Y. The class is scheduled to meet remotely/virtually in the morning 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 experience teaching online (especially on Zoom) and must have taught ABE/GED/TASC preparation for at least 2 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 high-school-level Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, and Function to adults and young adults is a must. Applicants with experience in computer-assisted instruction, who are self-starters, and highly organized are preferred. ​To apply for this opening, please send updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to judep@camba.org.
 
1 Part-time Morning ESOL Instructor Needed
CAMBA needs 1 ESOL instructor to teach part-time at its Education Center and deliver instruction online (via Zoom) until in-person classes can restart at 955 Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn, N.Y. The class will meet in the morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday. It is required that candidates have at least a BA/BS in education or a related field and at least 2 years of experience as an ESOL instructor; MA/MS preferred. Candidates must have experience teaching online (especially on Zoom) and must be familiar with internet resources of relevance to English learners and be able to integrate technology and workplace skills into classroom instruction. To apply for this opening, please send updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to judep@camba.org.
 
2 Part-time Evening ESOL Instructors Needed
CAMBA needs 2 ESOL instructors to teach part-time at its Education Center and deliver instruction online (via Zoom) until in-person classes can restart at 955 Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn, N.Y. The classes will meet in the evening from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Monday through Friday. It is required that candidates have at least a BA/BS in education or a related field and at least 2 years of experience as an ESOL instructor; MA/MS preferred. Candidates must have experience teaching online (especially on Zoom) and must be familiar with internet resources of relevance to English learners and be able to integrate technology and workplace skills into classroom instruction. To apply for this opening, please send updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to judep@camba.org.

HSE Instructor P/T

10/28/2020

 
Commonpoint Queens is seeking a HSE Instructor for the Adult Workforce Program. Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the HSE Instructor will provide contextualized instruction in literacy and math to an adult population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HSE Instructor will:
  • Develop lesson plans and adjust instruction according to the various learning styles of program participants. Maintain a collaborative learning environment.  
  • Create engaging lessons in ABE and HSE that develop student critical thinking and problem solving skills using a variety of methodologies.
  • Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and staff well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback and weekly assessments.
  • Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for growth and success of all  students.
  • Attend instructional workshops and learning communities that will discuss all subtests and curriculum development for the TASC exam and ABE instruction.
  • Administer and utilize standardized assessments to develop curricula targeting the educational challenges of the students.
  • Monitor students’ performance and attendance for required reporting systems.
  • Lead engagement and follow-up efforts to ensure participants progress towards positive outcomes.
  • Implement strategies to maximize student learning and retention.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education required. Master’s Degree in Education preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of experience teaching adult learners of varied ages, levels, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of ABE, HSE curriculum, testing procedures and requirements.

Hours: 3 days/6-10 Hours per week, evening hours

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Parvoneh Shirgir pshirgir@commonpointqueens.org with the subject “HSE Instructor.”

Bi-lingual Mandarin ESL Instructor- Remote Instruction P/T

9/23/2020

 
Bi-lingual Mandarin ESL Instructor- Remote Instruction
 
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced bi-lingual Mandarin ESL instructor to teach an evening remote ESL class. 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.

HSE Instructor P/T

8/20/2020

 
 HSE Instructor at New York City College of Technology Division of Continuing Education

Under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Education Programs, the HSE Instructor will provide high school equivalency instruction to daytime students at the Adult Learning Center. Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9am – 1pm, beginning in September.

Responsibilities include: 
  • Create a student-centered, engaging learning environment, as required by CUNY 
  • Deliver effective distance learning and in-person instruction in all subject areas: math, science, reading, writing, and social studies, helping to prepare students for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). Classes will be remote for fall 2020. Distance learning will include both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. 
  • Assess student progress and provide feedback 
  • Administer required assessment, which may include TABE and TASC Readiness
  • Maintain attendance records and communicate with office and counselors on student absences and/or issues 
  • Complete 14 hours of professional development through the Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) 

Qualifications: 
  • BA or BS in education or related field 
  • Minimum two years related teaching experience, preferably in grant-funded literacy programs 
  • Experience teaching online classes preferred
  • Experience creating thematic, content-based curricula 
  • Ability to integrate technology into lessons
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills 

Please send cover letter and resume to Gilberto Gerena, Director of Education Programs at ggerena@citytech.cuny.edu and cc: LYouman@citytech.cuny.edu (Leah Clay-Youman) 
Starting salary range: $33 - $38 p/h 
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