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NYPL Adult Learning Center Hub Manager (F/T)

9/25/2018

 
Reporting to the Associate Director of Adult Learning Centers (ALCs), the Harlem ALC Hub Manager will:
  • Provide leadership at a hub that includes supervision and the professional development needed to ensure existing and new staff have the skills to deliver instruction according to the curriculum.
  • Responsible for the data and reporting necessary to assure program goals are carried out.
  • Implement new program initiatives, with a special focus on staff development appropriate for improving English language and literacy proficiency and basic numeracy instruction
  • Maintain connections with Associate Directors and Library Managers and staff within a specified hub.
  • Contribute to the development of a curriculum scope and sequence, and a training and support plan necessary to insure its implementation
  • Schedule classes and arrange teacher schedules
  • Work directly with NYPL staff and students, promoting and modeling effective instructional strategies, methods, and materials use, in a collaborative learning environment
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in TESOL, Adult Literacy, Linguistics, English, or other Education related focus
  • Minimum five years teaching experience working in an adult education setting
  • Demonstrated knowledge of research-based English Language and literacy instruction for adults in the early stages of language acquisition and literacy development
  • Experience leading staff development related to teaching and learning strategies that integrate computer-assisted instruction and multimedia into the curriculum
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For the full job description and to apply, please follow this link:
https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/10339/adult-learning-center-hub-manager/job

Manager, Adult Literacy Classes F/T

8/9/2018

 
Make the Road New York (MRNY) (www.maketheroadny.org) is a non-profit organization that builds the power of immigrant and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services.  
 
Make the Road New York’s Adult Literacy Department seeks a highly motivated, organized, dedicated  and experienced manager to oversee all of the administrative work associated with our ESOL and ABE classes in MRNY’s Brooklyn location, as well as to provide support to MRNY’s Staten Island-based adult literacy staff member(s).  The Adult Literacy Manager of Administrative work will support a dynamic Adult literacy program offering English, Citizenship preparation and health career job training classes to immigrant New Yorkers. The position will be based out of MRNY’s office in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
 
Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess very strong computer and administrative skills.  We need a trustworthy individual, with the ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours on a cyclical basis.  In addition, candidates must be willing to travel occasionally to our Staten Island, and our Queens centers, as needed.  Applicants must have at least 2 years previous experience working in an office setting.  The ideal candidate must be efficient, communicative, and a team player who is able to multi-task and work well under pressure.  They should also be able to meet deadlines as needed, be a fast learner, take initiative and work independently with high quality standards.  In addition applicants must be able to type at least 35 wpm, and demonstrate strong proficiency with Google drive and Microsoft Office suite programs, as well as experience working with data entry in databases. 
 
Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Training and management of administrative assistants and volunteers supporting MRNY’s Adult Literacy team’s admin work
  • Scheduling intake appointments for students and re-enrolling students in additional cycles
  • Pre and post testing of students using a variety of testing programs
  • Scheduling and managing outreach as well as enrollment of students in classes
  • Managing class attendance – entering information in MRNY’s database and tracking docs, calling absent students
  • Updating student records in MRNY’s database as needed
  • Reviewing students’ records
  • Communicating via phone, email, etc. with team members and across the organization as needed to keep work moving smoothly
  • As needed: photocopying, faxing, filing, typing, updating waiting lists, and assisting staff with any other job requests.
  • Attending trainings and meetings, including regular support meetings with supervisees and supervisor and mtgs with other admin team members
 
Compensation: Starting compensation is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education.  MRNY offers a generous benefit package including health insurance and 401K.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will likely be held on August 10th. Persons of color, women, LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. Please email a cover letter and resume to bklynadultlitadminmgr@maketheroadny.org
We will only contact those we wish to interview.
 
MRNY is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ, 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, disability or marital status.

Manager of Operations, Adult Learning Centers F/T

9/29/2016

 
Manager of Operations, Adult Learning Centers
Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a Manager of Operations, Adult Learning Centers to provide quality spaces, instructional services, and experiences to strengthen the educational attainment of communities in Brooklyn.  In collaboration will be responsible for management and development of dynamic adult learning centers that provide a range of educational resources for beginning adult literacy and basic education students. The Manager of Operations plans, organizes and supervises the operations of the five Adult Learning Centers, produces detailed reports to the Mayor’s Office of Adult Literacy of New York, and other city, state, federal, and private funding agencies as well as internal stakeholders and oversees supervision, training and evaluation of staff in order to enhance leadership and supervisory competencies among site supervisors.  Requirements include:
  • BA/BS in Education or related field,
  • 3 years’ experience in adult ed. & supervision
  • strong communication & presentation skills. 
  • Must be able to work occasional evenings & weekend. 
  • Some travel required. 
Submit cover letter and resume to job2154@bklynlibrary.org.  BPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Career Prep Manager F/T

6/23/2016

 
Career Prep Manager
Reports to: Associate Executive Director
Status: Full Time
Location:  South Bronx: 378 East 151st St. 
Days/Hours:  Monday to Friday, varied      

Grace Outreach seeks a skilled, passionate professional to play an integral role in the delivery of services in the Career Prep program area of the organization. This position requires the ability to deliver career-based content to students in a classroom setting, knowledge of the NYC workforce development landscape, ability to advise students 1-on-1 regarding career options and possibilities, flexibility, the ability to communicate positively in multiple directions, and an openness to continual learning. The Career Prep Manager will also be focused outside the organization, in order to maintain and develop relation-ships with quality vocational training programs, employers, and colleagues in the field doing similar work.
 
Manage Career Prep program activities:
  • Manage and coordinate day-to-day Career Prep activities serving 70-100 current students, and 600+ alumnae
  • Teach weekly Career Prep class to current HSE students; 
  • Meet and work 1-on-1 with individual students, both current and alumni, on career-related activities, including resume review and interview prep
  • Capture, manage, and review data utilizing Sales Force CRM platform and interactive database
  • Maintain accurate metrics for program performance and prepare analysis for internal and external use
  • Develop technology-centered training for HSE students

Maintain and Develop Relationships with vocational training partners and employers:
  • Connect students to employment and vocational training opportunities in the Bronx and NYC
  • Strengthen and build relations with quality vocational training programs and community-based organizations
  • Attend meetings with partner organizations and coalitions in the workforce development field around NYC

Coordinate and Carry Out Career Development Events:
  • Put together larger program events such as Job Fairs and Mock Interview sessions
  • Put together and lead field trips for students to employment-related programs and events

Participate as member of larger Grace Outreach staff team:
  • Work collaboratively with 12+ colleagues in helping to carry out overall Grace Outreach mission
  • Complete a high volume of varied responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced setting

Minimum Qualifications:  B.A. degree, with experience in workforce development/non-profit/education field. 
Ability to skillfully utilize Microsoft Office Suite software, SalesForce or similar CRM/database software. Ability to contribute to organization’s well-established positive culture, and ethical values and practices.
  
Please email a cover letter and resume to Danae Mcleod, Associate Executive Director: dmcleod@graceoutreachbronx.org.

GRACE OUTREACH
Grace Outreach is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and can be characterized as a "second chance charter school" for women. We are a small, innovative and dedicated team of professionals helping adult women pass the GED/TASC exam and move on to college, vocational training and/or employment.  Our program is structured according to a rigorous academic model, with full-time classes staffed by quality teachers. Since December 2004, we have helped over 1.200 women earn a diploma.   www.graceoutreachbronx.org
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    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: NellE@lacnyc.org.

    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 

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