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CUNY Start Cooperating English Teacher
Teacher Training Position (Continuing Education Teacher– Hourly) GENERAL DESCRIPTION CUNY Start is an intensive pre-matriculation program that helps CUNY associate degree-seeking students with significant remedial needs increase their academic proficiency in English and/or in mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. CUNY Start is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, ongoing professional development, and mentor-based training model. CUNY Start programs are currently located on eight CUNY campuses: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, College of Staten Island, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, New York City College of Technology, and Queensborough Community College. CUNY Start’s English program offers semester-based and shorter term course offerings that helps students develop their English skills, prepare for college-level English classes, and meet CUNY proficiency milestones. JOB DESCRIPTION The CUNY Start Cooperating English Teacher position (“Cooperating English Teacher”) is a paid training opportunity to learn to use a successful, student-centered approach and curriculum with CUNY students who have significant remedial English needs. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Cooperating English Teacher is responsible for learning and/or supporting the work of an experienced CUNY Start Instructor in implementing the CUNY Start English curriculum. CUNY Start may deliver instruction in multiple formats: in-person, online or as hybrid classes that are both online and in-person. Online instruction may be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching that is determined at the discretion of program management. Online work may entail instruction on such platforms as Blackboard, Zoom, and other remote instructional tools that are available and approved by the University and which support the goals and practices of the program. During periods of remote teaching, CUNY Start Teachers remain responsible for maintaining high-levels of student engagement and enacting the CUNY Start curriculum with fidelity to the program model. Responsibilities:
The preferred candidate will possess the educational and professional qualifications appropriate to the teaching assignment as indicated below:
Employment $40.45 per hour as a Continuing Education Teacher (CET). Please note that the CET rate is subject to future collective bargaining increases; Approximately 25 hours per week, depending on holidays and campus calendar; Monday-Friday in daytime programs; Monday-Thursday in afternoon/evening programs. Appointment period: approximately six (6) months from appointment date; a maximum of 530 hours for a full six-month appointment. Positions available at multiple campuses. Campuses with priority hiring needs are currently the College of Staten Island and Kingsborough Community College. Cooperating English Teachers who successfully complete at least one semester of service in the CUNY Start program are eligible to apply for appointments as a Core or Support Teacher in CUNY Start, to the extent vacancies are available. Summer teaching may be required. To apply, email all of the following items to [email protected]: A cover letter and current resume; A copy of an English lesson plan that reveals some element of your teaching and learning values; A list of all CUNY Start campuses where you are willing to work and whether you prefer either a daytime or afternoon/evening schedule or could work either schedule. On your list, please indicate your top 3 choices for campus placement. Please note that we cannot guarantee an applicant’s preferred campus or schedule, but we try to accommodate an applicant’s request whenever possible in alignment with program needs. Schedule options are subject to change. CUNY Start is always looking for talented people of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions – so that our staff is a direct reflection of the people we serve. Additional information about CUNY Start can be found at www.cuny.edu/cunystart. Description:
The Harbor Heights Middle School serves recent arrivals from Spanish-speaking countries. The school strives to offer extra social, academic, and emotional support to their students. Harbor Heights’ leadership team has partnered with the Y to deliver the Schools Out New York City (SONYC) program to its students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Since September 2014, both Harbor Heights and the Y have remained focused on the educational vision of building on children’s critical thinking in their own lives. We are seeking candidates who can assist students with their homework between 2:00-3:30PM. This is an unpaid position, however, those who are interested in applying can earn hours towards their internship or community service. Tutors must be able to speak Spanish and English fluently. Candidates need to be able to assist with homework assignments in ELA and/or Math (knowledge in other subjects such as Social Studies and sciences are a plus). Bachelor of Arts/Science degree and/or experience with teaching or tutoring is a plus. Please send resumes to: [email protected] |
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