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ESOL Citizenship Instructor F/T

1/29/2020

 
Position filled

ESOL & Citizenship Instructor F/T

7/30/2019

 
ESOL/Citizenship Instructor and Program Support, International Center
FLSA Status: F/T, Non-exempt
Classification: Professional
Department: Immigrant and Refugee Services- International Center
Office: 80 Maiden Lane, 14th Floor
Reports to: Director of Programs, International Center

Summary:
The International Center provides educational programming for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. Programming includes daily ESOL classes at multiple proficiency levels, citizenship preparation classes, computer skills classes, individual conversation practice, and specialized off-site community programming for vulnerable communities throughout the city. The incumbent will develop, design, and deliver thoughtful
and effective classes for learners in daily ESOL and/or ESOL-Citizenship Preparation classes at the main Center and in community-based classes around the city.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Course Development and Instruction: In coordination with the Director of Programs, design and deliver year-long (July-June) ESOL courses. Create thorough and well-developed class curricula focusing on communicative competence for immigrants. In line with the current pedagogy, content will be meaningful and relevant to students’ self-sufficiency outside the classroom.  
  • Manage and Support Students: Hold weekly office hours for students to ensure they are working toward their identified goals. Work with other Center staff and additional CCCS services to address student needs outside the classroom. Conduct participant intake, assess language proficiency, and identify goals.Provide ongoing support to promote learning, engagement, and retention.  Work one-on-one with participants as needed. Conduct bi-monthly workshops based on student needs such as: study skills, financial literacy, higher education options, and job readiness.
  • Training and Staff Development: Assess professional development needs of other instructors and volunteers, and develop and deliver monthly or bi-monthly workshops accordingly.  Provide pedagogical support and act as a resource to other instructors and volunteers.
  • Monitoring and evaluation: track and analyze attendance, learner feedback, class surveys/needs assessments, qualitative narrative evaluation, and assist with reporting for grants/funders.
  • Additional Support: Provide general administrative and program support for the Center including assisting with student registration, pre- and post-testing students using BEST Plus, assisting with class scheduling, and maintaining student portfolios and files. Substitute as an open class instructor as needed.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position and work hours are generally Monday through Friday with evening hours required. Weekend hours may be required to meet student needs.

Working conditions and physical demands required:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Remain stationary and/or ambulate for the duration of instruction and presentations, addressing and/or monitoring students.
Qualifications:
  • Education and/or experience required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESOL or related field; Masters preferred.
  • Experience working with multi-level adult ESOL learners in various contexts.
  • Experience with BEST Plus preferred.
  • Previous experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Experience with community outreach a plus.
​Skills, Licenses and/or competencies required:
  • Highly motivated and self-starter.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer literacy (expertise with Office Suite and Google Drive).
  • Ability/willingness to work evenings and occasional Saturdays.

​To apply contact Elaine Roberts at Elaine.Roberts@archny.org

ESOL, Citizenship, and Spanish HSE Instructors P/T

8/29/2018

 
New York City College of Technology
Division of Continuing Education
Part Time ESOL, Citizenship, and HSE Spanish Instructor Positions
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The Adult Learning Center is looking to fill part-time instructor positions including ESOL, Citizenship, and HSE Spanish for daytime, evening, and Saturday sessions. Classes offered at the NYC College of Technology and offsite locations. Classes scheduled to start in September.
Responsibilities include:
  • Customize instruction to create a high quality English curriculum/lesson plans for adults
  • Create a student-centered, engaging learning environment
  • Assess student progress and provide feedback
  • Administer and monitor student testing, including Best Plus and Best Literacy
  • Maintain attendance records and communicate with administrative staff and counselors regarding student absences and other issues
  • Complete 14 hours of professional development through Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) offerings
Qualifications:
  • BA or BS in education or related field, TESOL
  • Minimum two years related teaching experience, preferably in grant-funded literacy programs
  • Experience creating thematic, content-based curricula
  • Best Plus certified preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills
Hourly teaching rate starts at $32 per hour

​Please send cover letter and resume to Giovanna Perciballi, Assistant Director of Education Programs at gperciballi@citytech.cuny.edu. Please indicate availability and class preference in cover letter.

US Civics Instructor P/T

2/3/2017

 
The YMCA of Greater New York, which serves New York City’s extraordinarily diverse population, is seeking energetic and disciplined ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Instructors to fill immediate part-time positions.  We are looking for individuals who can teach US Civics and Citizenship in a New Americans Welcome Center (NAWC), located in the Flushing area, to students whose proficiency levels range from beginning literacy to high intermediate.  
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and diver written weekly unity and daily lesson plans, according to a subscribed curriculum.
  • Research and write lesson plans.
  • Create and facilitate activities that motivate students and promote participation.
  • Deliver lessons using effective methodology.
  • Administer pre and post tests, and other evaluative tools.
  • Track classroom attendance and utilize other student monitoring devices.
  • Track deadlines and maintain comprehensive calendar of reports and forms; fill out all appropriate forms and submit in a timely manner. 
  • Actively participate in designated meetings and special events.
Qualifications:
  • BS/BA degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum of one year of relevant experience teaching English and/or other languages. 
  • Bilingual in Spanish, French, Chinese and /or Polish preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic teaching techniques and methods and principles of teaching languages, students’ cultural background and its effect on the students’ learning process, preparing lesson, syllabus, promotion lists, and grant documents and reporting systems, conducting NYS Placement Test and preparing assessment tools.
  • Knowledge of Best Plus Testing and database is a plus.
  • Ability to determine the students’ level of English Proficiency.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent hospitality skills.
We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with an organizational culture committed to serving all members of our community.  As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve.  Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity.  If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please forward your cover letter resume with subject line “US Civics Instructor” to mlam@ymcanyc.org or to:

Flushing YMCA
Attn.:   Michelle Lam
138-46 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11354

New American Initiative Instructor P/T

2/3/2017

 
The YMCA of Greater New York reaches half a million New Yorkers through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New American Initiative Instructor, who will be responsible for developing curricula that is aligned with adult learning principals and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes, evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative.  

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and / or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally / culturally appropriate ways.
  • Maintain up-to-date hard and soft copies of lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts. 
  • Teach ESOL, HSE / ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned class, in a manner which builds student skill level and confidence.
  • Complete student assessments each cycle, within the communicated timeline of the Center. 
  • Maintain accurate and timely student files, including students’ work, documentation of skill development, test results, and case notes, as appropriate. 
  • Support with classroom administration, including ordering supplies as appropriate. 
  • Manage attendance regularly, including documenting classroom and submitting attendance for each class. 
  • Ensure timely data entry into databases (Collaborate, ASISTS, Capricorn), as needed.
  • Pre and post-test students using Best Plus standardized testing or alternative assessment tools. 
  • Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture. 
  • Support all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach. 
  • Work enthusiastically as part of a team and establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators and partnerships.
  • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education preferred.
  • Minimum of one year of experience teaching English.
  • Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy, preparing lesson plans, syllabi and curricula, conducting and preparing assessment tools, civic education, immigration legal services and case management, Best Plus Testing, Microsoft Office, including Excel, and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
  • Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient and able to work well with others.
  • Bilingual required.
  • Strong hospitality skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community.  As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve.  Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity.  If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please forward your cover letter and resume with subject line “New American Initiative Instructor” to mlam@ymcanyc.org or to:
Flushing YMCA
Attn.:   Michelle Lam
138-46 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11354

ESL/Civics/Citizenship Teacher P/T

9/30/2015

 
ESL/Civics/Citizenship Teacher
HANAC, Corona, Queens Evening Program
  • Adhere to program mission, philosophy and goals 
  • Provide a positive, respectful, student-centered learning environment
  • Respect adult learner and be aware and responsive to special needs and issues of the multi-cultural classroom.
  • Develop and re-evaluate curriculum on an on-going basis in response to students’ needs educationally, psychologically and vocationally
  • Utilize project based learning
  • Utilize authentic material and technology
  • Track and maintain student attendance 
  • Keep working folders of all students’ work and maintain and update individual student files and records
  • Conference students to communicate student’s progress and plan with students steps necessary to attain goals
  • Complete all required reports as requested by the Program Manager
  • Participate in staff development in-house and as provided by other entities
  • Collaborate with paralegal or attorney to ascertain participants’ eligibility and readiness for naturalization interview and test
  • Attend staff meetings, seminars, and conferences
  • Meet with case manager as needed to discuss student’s attendance and progress 
  • Prepare and participate in special projects as requested by the Program Manager

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in related field with minimum 3 years teaching ESL with knowledge of US history and government and/or Citizenship to adults; experience with student centered, project based classroom; an understanding of cultural differences; good interpersonal skills experience; excellent communication skills; ability to connect to the participants; ability to collaborate with others on staff; ability to maintain records and experience with assessment tools.

Week nights – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$34.00/hour
Sick Accruals

Please respond with SHORT Cover letter and UPDATED resume to HR Director at
gcarmichael@hanac.org or FAX to 212-840-8384.

ESOL/Civics Instructor P/T

8/7/2015

 
ESOL/Civics Teacher – Part-Time Evenings
Brooklyn, NY


Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow is seeking a part-time ESOL/Civics instructor for adult learners at our Bushwick Workforce Resource Center. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m. to start in September 2015.


The ESOL/Civics instructor should be committed to social justice and have experience working with immigrant populations. The instructor will teach a student-driven ESOL/Civics curriculum that integrates technology, authentic assessment, and prepares students for their naturalization interview. Candidates must be creative, organized, and discreet when handling sensitive personal information.

Requirements: BA and experience teaching ESOL/Civics to adults and excellent computer skills. BEST Plus certification preferred. Knowledge of another language a plus.

Please send a resume, cover letter, salary requirements and sample lesson plan to Caitlan Parker at cparker@obtjobs.org.


 

Two Bilingual ESOL/Citizenship Preparation Teachers (P/T)

10/27/2014

 
Two PT BILINGUAL ESOL/Citizenship Preparation TEACHERS needed for two temporary positions Jan-June 2015 in Jackson Heights, Queens, to teach a Bilingual ESOL/Citizenship Preparation classes for low intermediate or more advanced speakers of English

Description: these positions will be temporary to replace a staff member who will be on leave between Jan - June 2015. The 4 classes taught will target residents from around the Jackson Heights, Queens neighborhood who need to develop the English language skills necessary to pass their Naturalization exams. The classes will use ESOL techniques to help students develop the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills necessary for their exams, and for civic engagement both as residents and future citizens.

The instructor will use core texts and materials provided by USCIS and compliment them with a variety of ESOL and EL-civics texts.  Attention to 4 skills, to thematic instruction, cooperative learning, and integration of technology when possible, is expected. The teacher will tailor existing materials to the needs of their students and will use Spanish very occasionally to assist with student comprehension when necessary. Additionally, the teacher is expected to take responsibility for basic administrative duties such as attendance tracking, follow up calls, and some 1 on1 conferencing and surveying to track educational progress as well as to assure that students are connected with support services as needed.

Requirements:
Bilingual Spanish/English, experience teaching ESOL at multiple levels, masters or certification in ESOL instruction strongly preferred, BEST Plus certified, excellent organizational skills, experience teaching in social-justice focused community-based organizations, willingness to participate in brief bi-weekly meetings with program Director either in person or via phone, willingness to call students regularly re: class and attendance issues.

Class schedule:
These temporary positions will take over classes starting in January, but we would like anyone we hire to plan to work a couple of hours in December to shadow and plan with the teacher they’ll be temporarily replacing.  There are 4 classes--- we are hoping to have two teachers teach two classes each.

 M/W 6-9 in Q, T/Th 6-9 in Q & Saturdays: 9-1 & 1:30-5:30 in Queens.   
•      For a teacher taking the2 night classes you’ll be paid for about 20hrs/wk
•      For a teacher taking the 2 Sat classes you’ll be paid for about 14 hrs/wk.
•      If 2 teachers each take a pm and a Sat class you’d each be paid about 17 hrs/wk. 
 
Pay: Starting compensation is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education.  (Average hourly rates for PT instructors run between $20-25 an hour depending on experience, but teachers are paid for prep and meetings on top of teaching time so the rates end up being fairly comparable to other CBO based classes.) 
 
How to Apply: If interested, please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and experience teaching, planning curriculum and working with immigrant New Yorkers to  Tempcivicsinstructor14@maketheroadny.org. 
 
Interviews will be held in the second half of November. 


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