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Reading For Adults Instructor P/T

5/11/2023

Part-time Reading for Adults Teacher at Literacy Partners, Inc.
Status: Contractor
Contract Term: August 21, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Compensation: $50/hour (12h/week)

Literacy Partners is seeking an exceptional educator who believes in the transformational power of literacy and its role in building a world of equity, inclusion, and justice. The Teacher for our Reading For Adults (RFA) program will primarily teach basic reading and writing and some math skills. Classes are currently in-person Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm in lower Manhattan from September to June. The Teacher is assisted by volunteer tutors who work with students one-on-one and in small groups.

Responsibilities:

Teach one six-hour per week ABE class
Develop and adapt curriculum
Support and guide volunteer tutors
Administrative duties related to intake, attendance, and assessment.

Qualifications:

Minimum of two years teaching adult education
Experience working with low-level emergent readers (NRS 1-2)
Experience with both direct instruction and student-centered to teaching/learning
Ability to teach in-person hybrid instruction
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field. Master’s degree desired.

To Apply Send resume and brief cover letter to job@literacypartners.org. Put “RFA Teacher” in the subject line with your full name.

Literacy Partners is committed to diversity and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESOL Instructor F/T

12/22/2022

ESOL Instructor F/T

Hot Bread Kitchen seeks a full-time ESOL instructor to teach contextualized lessons to adult bi/multilingual learners and help them achieve their personal and career goals. Our ESOL program embraces translanguaging pedagogy and focuses on developing English language skills for the workforce, specifically in the food industry.
This position will report directly to the Bridge Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

Provide contextualized and differentiated ESOL instruction; the classes include integrated digital skills
Review and make revisions to our contextualized culinary ESOL curriculum to ensure members successfully complete the Culinary Training Program, get a job in the food industry, and pass the Food Protection Certificate course
Develop contextualized ESOL curriculum centered around the Culinary industry and job-readiness

Organize and administer assessments
Data and General Administration

Qualifications:

Passion for Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission
Master’s in TESOL
4+ years of experience in adult ESOL education
Experience with integrating digital literacy skills
Experience with contextualized curriculum development and differentiated instruction
Knowledge of translanguaging pedagogy
Best Plus Certified

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience.
Send a cover letter & resume to: hr@hotbreadkitchen.org. Include "ESOL Instructor F/T - Your Name" in the subject line.

Adult Education Professional Development Associate F/T

7/12/2022

Adult Education Professional Development Associate: The Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) seeks a dynamic adult educator and/or professional developer to join its professional development team. The position will have a strong focus on literacy and workforce professional development with instructional technology experience preferred. This is a full-time position

This team member will primarily be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the literacy-based trainings for ABE/HSE young adult and adult educators, implementing professional development activities on topics relevant to the current needs of youth workforce practitioners, covering assigned administrative duties and collaborating with other LAC professional development team members on assigned projects.

Reports to: Director of Numeracy and Workforce Development Services

Responsibilities:

Design and lead online and/or in-person workshops, participate in the LAC’s practitioner learning community, facilitate instructor coaching in content area of literacy
Develop curricular materials with and for workforce & ABE/HSE instructors, including materials that integrate academic skills development, digital skills and digital resiliency, and contextualized instruction
Coordinate and manage professional development events for assigned projects
Collaborate with project leads to design and develop contract workplans and needs assessments
Analyze and use qualitative and quantitative data to inform practice
Work with other LAC professional development team members to provide multi-content trainings and services
Learn and manage assigned contractual administrative duties
Other duties and organizational responsibilities as assigned

Schedule: Typical M-F workday hours, with possibility of some evening hours (flexible remote work and/or on-site work as needed)

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or a related field

Minimum of five years of experience as an adult literacy instructor, manager, and/or staff developer
Experience and proficiency in contextualizing and integrating literacy instruction with workforce development and career pathways
Experience delivering professional development and coaching adult educators
Understanding of adult learning theory and best practices
Demonstrable experience with instructional technology or digital literacy skills development (highly preferred)
Adept knowledge of the College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and the Employability Skills Framework or 21 Century Skills
Skilled user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Highly skilled user of Google Workspace and applications
Comfortable learning new technology skills
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to take initiative and be self-directed with strong problem-solving abilities
Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team
Enthusiasm about working onsite in adult education programs and willingness to travel throughout and outside of NYC
Ability to effectively represent and promote the work of the organization
Flexible and able to adapt to changing work environments and projects
Deep commitment to racial, social, and economic justice and a demonstrated ability and/or interest in aligning adult literacy education with social justice movements and organizing efforts

Salary: $65,000 plus benefits. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please send cover letter, resume and name and contact information for two references to Cynthia Bell cynthiab@lacnyc.org. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening and expanding the adult education system, and to advancing adult literacy as a core value in our society and a foundation for equal opportunity and social justice. Since 1983, the LAC has been working to build the capacity and improve the quality of the basic education, high school equivalency, and English language programs that serve New York’s most educationally disadvantaged and economically marginalized adults and out-of-school youth.

HSE Instructor P/T

5/2/2022

Are you...
Looking for teaching experience with a low time commitment?
Interested in supporting adult students in the classroom?
Excited about math, reading, science, or social studies?

You might be a good candidate for teaching GED content with Community Impact! We are starting a new session that will run from the beginning of June to the end of August and are looking for teachers. Candidates are expected to be able to commit to teaching at least one subject, one day each week, with a set curriculum. They should be able to commit to 3 hours of class and 1 hour of prep work per week.

If you are interested, please send an email to hse@communityimpact.columbia.edu with your resume, the subject(s) you are interested in teaching, and a few dates and times you are available for a Zoom meeting.

After that, you should receive a response within 48 hours from Nikita, the HSE Teacher Coordinator for Community Impact. We look forward to working with you!

*All in-person classes are near Columbia University's Morningside campus. Volunteers are expected to come in-person and be fully vaccinated, with a booster shot if eligible. Remote volunteers are expected to be able to use Zoom on a personal device and use a stable internet connection.*

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