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ESOL Instructor P/T

6/23/2025

 
ESOL Instructor (Culinary Pathways for New New Yorkers)
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(Part-Time, Temporary Position)
ABOUT HOT BREAD KITCHEN
Since 2008, Hot Bread Kitchen has empowered New Yorkers who face barriers to economic opportunities through transformative careers in New York City’s food industry. We offer small business development programs, culinary skills training, and job placement, bolstered by individualized wraparound supportive services. Our small business program, HBK Incubates, supports entrepreneurs as they transform their food businesses into sustainable income sources. Culinary Fundamentals, our award-winning culinary training program provides access to high-quality jobs for those starting their careers in the food industry. Our upskilling programs enable incumbent workers to gain further skills leading to higher wages and career advancement. We work diligently alongside our network of over 200 food employer partners and more than 250 nonprofit and government partners to ensure our graduates are set up for success both at home and in their careers.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Hot Bread Kitchen is seeking a dedicated instructor to teach a contextualized Culinary ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) curriculum as part of our 6-week Culinary Career Pathways for New New Yorkers program. This course is designed to equip participants—primarily native Spanish speakers—with the English language skills necessary to thrive in both Hot Bread Kitchen’s culinary training and in future roles in the food industry.
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The ESOL curriculum focuses on building English proficiency through the lens of culinary work, with an emphasis on creating a culturally and socially responsive learning environment. The instructor will play a key role in fostering an ecosystem of support that respects and reflects the backgrounds of our members, while also preparing them for meaningful careers in the culinary field.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implementing HBK ESOL curriculum and lesson plans, provide contextualized and differentiated ESOL instruction for approximately 25 students.
  • Develop activities to supplement existing curriculum.
  • Provide support to supplement NYC Food Protection course.
  • Document attendance and student’s progress.
  • Attend weekly meetings with program staff to review student progress and participation.
  • Provide one-on-one support to students, as needed.
  • Use allotted administrative hours to prepare for classes.

Desired Skills & Experience:
  • Passion for Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
  • TESOL certification.
  • Minimum 3 years teaching English as a Second Language to adult multilingual learners.
  • Spanish-speaking proficiency required and fluency preferred.
  • Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Strong communicator with ability to work with a diverse group of bi/multilingual adult learners.
  • Understanding of and experience with trauma informed practices.

Competencies
  • Facilitative communication - Uses language effectively to gather information and facilitate an exchange of ideas.  Encourages and engages in two-way dialogues.
  • Interpersonal relations - Exhibits respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships. Ensures trust and respect. Recognizes and owns the personal impact of their words and actions. 
  • Flexible - Be open to generating and expanding upon new ideas. Be able to change your mind and actions. Be mindful of blind spots and open to feedback. Adapts to changes while remaining focused on goals. Welcomes and works with changing environments.
  • Inclusive - Fosters a diverse and respectful workplace where team members are valued for who they are. Values divergent perspectives and regularly includes others in planning and decision-making. You build equity and inclusion into goals and plan for staff development, retention, strategy, and culture. Identifies potential for bias, holds one’s own values, judgements, prejudices and opinions and actively works to minimize inequities.

OUR VALUES
We are driven by a feeling of commitment to support our members, teammates, and partners as best as we can. Our culture of equity comes from the many cooks in our kitchen and the diversity of perspectives we each bring. We believe that respect goes a long way in making people feel welcome, accepted, and celebrated. We seek out opportunities for connection and become a stronger team by being in community and prioritizing candor over consensus. The pace of our work and velocity of change can be quick; our entrepreneurialism helps us take optimistic risks and pursue inventive solutions.

ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT TIME AND SCHEDULE:
  • 100 hrs per cohort including:
    • 80 hours of contextualized ESOL instruction for to up to 25 members enrolled in the Culinary Career Pathways for New New Yorkers Program (15 hrs/ week, less some weeks)
    • 25 hours of additional prep time  (approx. 4 hrs/week)
  • Classes are held in-person at Manny Cantor Center in the Lower East Side
  • Class schedule is Monday-Friday 1:45-4:45 pm
  • Program calendar:
  • Monday May 12, 2025 through Wednesday June 18, 2025  (No class on Monday, May 26th)
  • Friday June 16th (5pm-8pm)

Location and hours 
This position requires regular in-person attendance, 5 days a week, at Manny Cantor Center in the Lower East Side of Manhattan as well as occasional attendance at our headquarters in Chelsea Market . Class hours are 1:45-4:45 pm, five days per week for a six-week period, with the need for some flexibility in work hours.

Compensation (includes teaching and preparation time)
This is a 6-week position (approximately 15 teaching hours and 4 prep hours per week). The compensation will be $45-55 an hour and is commensurate with experience. This is a temporary position with some eligibility for benefits including paid prenatal leave, sick leave, and short-term disability.

To Apply
  • Please include a cover letter and experience-aligned resume including your pronouns. 
  • Apply here at Hot Bread Kitchen’s Applicant Tracking System.

Due to the volume of applications, only complete applications sent on Hot Bread Kitchen’s Applicant Tracking System  will be considered. Applications sent via LinkedIn or other third party sites will not be accepted or reviewed.
Hot Bread Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.

HSE Instructor F/T

1/8/2025

 
Job Title: HSE Teacher
Job Summary:
CASES is seeking a dedicated and experienced HSE (High School Equivalency) Teacher to join our Education, Career and Enrichment department. The HSE Teacher will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality instruction to help students prepare for and pass the HSE exam. This position requires strong teaching skills, a passion for adult education, and the ability to create an engaging and supportive learning environment. 

Shift Hours: The HSE Teacher is full-time Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 9:30 am-5:30 pm.
Location Address: 4 West 125th Street 3rd Floor New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.
Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid.
Salary: The salary for the HSE Teacher role is $52,488 per year.

What you will be doing: 
  • Provide a safe learning environment for students, filled with opportunities to experience success, academic advancement, and support.
  • Teach all subjects of the GED test: Math, Science, Writing, Reading, and Social Studies.
  • Develop curriculum maps and level-appropriate lesson plans that promote balanced literacy and student-centered instruction, addressing multiple learning styles.
  • Lead educational field trips and contribute to planning of events and celebrations.
  • Administer the TABE assessment for new students.
  • Teach customized classes to those who have passed some subjects of the GED.
  • Plan and facilitate weekly Education enrichment group open to all CASES youth.
  • Maintain and enter attendance in databases.
  • Write progress notes for every student, with attention to those who are mandated to services.
  • Communicate with other staff about participants’ progress and challenges and collaborate to create success plans for students experiencing difficulties.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings.
  • Provide tutoring to active participants as well as graduates, as time allows.
  • Assist with external education referrals to appropriate settings and providers.
  • Assist with development of and/or facilitate a Project-Based learning group for 14- and 15-year-olds during SYEP.
  • In cases of inclement weather: provide instruction in virtual settings, including synchronous video classes and asynchronous assignments.
  • Other duties as assigned by Team Leader or Director.
What we are looking for: 
  • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent (GED, TASC) along with a demonstration of academic capacity to meet the needs of the position - Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts.
  • Experience with academic instruction teaching youth/young adults.
  • Familiarity with all subjects on the GED.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage, support and motivate disconnected youth.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students and staff;
  • Classroom management practices rooted in positive youth development principles.
  • Willingness to participate in professional development both internally and externally.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Commitment to developing a safe learning environment. 
  • Open to working in a collaborative environment.

Employee Benefits:
CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:  
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
  • Employee Referral Program
Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES
Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.  

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.

Please apply online:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=566efbd3-0446-4f82-a192-39a723b842bb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=531834&lang=en_US

ESOL Instructor P/T

9/26/2024

 
Harlem Works is the job readiness component of the Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership (NMPP), a community-based, maternal and child health organization. Harlem Works aims to support NMPP’s target population with knowledge and skills that will aid them in obtaining gainful employment.

We seek to hire an experienced adult ESL instructor/ consultant to conduct ESL classes for our Spanish and West African program participants.

Responsibilities:
  • Assess/test program participants
  • Provide ESL Instruction
  • Track participants’ attendance/progress
  • Manage classroom dynamics

Requirements:
  • BA and excellent English language skills are required.
  • BEST Plus or a recognized TESOL certification preferred.
  • BEST Plus or ESOL teaching experience is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds is strongly preferred.
  • Fluency in Spanish or French is desired.
Hours: Wednesday or Thursday: 11am to 1pm (day /time is negotiable).
Salary $50 per hour.
Please send resume & cover letter to: [email protected]  

New Americans Initiative Coordinator F/T

7/14/2024

 
New Americans Initiative Coordinator (F/T; $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly)

The YMCA of Greater NY is seeking two (2) New Americans Initiative Coordinators for the Flatbush YMCA and the Harlem YMCA. The NAI Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the New Americans Initiative with the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the New Americans Initiative programs and services.

Programmatic:
  • Provide ongoing support and trauma-informed case management services to participants and community members including providing and documenting social service referrals and outcomes, as per program standards and funder expectations.
  • Understand, articulate, and support participants with issues related to program eligibility and ensure participants understand and adhere to program philosophy, standards, rules, and regulations.
  • Support recruitment, registration, authentic assessment, and orientation for new students. In partnership with the NAI Director, ensuring consistent community outreach, retention, and recruitment within local communities.
  • Provide outstanding hospitality to all participants, members, and guests. Outstanding hospitality is acting as a proactive agent - initiating a professional relationship with the participants regarding their needs, concerns, and questions, and acting as an agent to accommodate the participant’s needs/concerns.
  • Assist with the management of programs to maximize participant satisfaction, revenue, and compliance with the YMCA and funder standards.
  • Provide participants with opportunities that will increase their involvement, sense of belonging, and ownership of the YMCA and their growth and development.
  • Maintain internal case files and support the NAI Data Manager, ensuring timely data entry into government and internal databases or any other database assigned to the Initiative, including but not limited to intake, goals, and outcomes, pre and post-testing, attendance, case notes and ensuring that supporting documentation is complete.
  • Maintain up-to-date referral network and linkage agreements, and ensure that workshop instructors deliver contextualized, community-driven workshops that integrate technology, family, health, immigration, legal, and financial literacy.
  • Assist with reporting to government and private funders, tracking and reporting student data and achievement results, and coordinating the operational aspects of the New Americans Initiative.

Supervisory:
  • Assist in the recruiting, scheduling, supervising, and evaluations of program staff, volunteers, and interns displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication, and being clear about roles and relationships.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
  • This position supports all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
  • Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
  • Actively participate in professional development, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate and requested.

Desired Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, mental health, or a relevant field is required. Or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of related experience required.
  • Bilingual required: Spanish/English or Mandarin/English.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy and civic education, immigration legal services, and case management.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
  • Knowledge of Windows-based computer applications and database management.
  • Ability to articulate immigration issues, trends, and advocacy efforts at the local, city, and state levels.
  • Ability to read, translate, collate, and report raw data.
  • Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
  • Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
  • Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.
  • Must work a minimum of two (2) evenings per week.

Benefits: Click here for more information. Apply here: Harlem online application or Flatbush online application

Program Director F/T

6/7/2024

 
​General Description
The Borough of Manhattan Community College seeks an experienced and resourceful Program Director for the BMCC Adult Basic Education Programs. The Program Director will work closely with the Education Director and the BMCC educational leadership team to continue the BMCC tradition as one the most progressive and innovative literacy programs in New York City. 

The Director will be centrally responsible for developing and managing the programs’ fiscal resources including grant proposals and reports. Adult Basic Education Programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), and three Literacy Zones.

​The BMCC Adult Education Programs serve over 1000 students and community members annually. The Director is responsible to ensure accountability in all areas of the program and to meet the requirements as detailed in funding award contracts.

Other Duties
  • Provide leadership and implement strategic planning that support collaboration and continuous improvement to achieve instructional excellence, innovation, and professional development
  • Develop grant-funded and private-sector proposals to maintain programs and expand instructional and case-management services
  • Develop and manage multiple budgets over varying grant contract timelines
  • Work with the College’s Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants and the Research Foundation of The City University of New York to ensure budget and reporting requirements are met and are in compliance with each grant contract’s requirements
  • Remain up-to-date on the regulations, rules, budgets, reporting and compliance requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
  • Oversee data systems, ensuring all participants are accurately documented and in compliance with grant contracts
  • Submit interim and final report to all required entities
  • Network with public and private entities to maintain established partnerships and develop new programming opportunities
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with the New York City literacy community, New York State Education Department Division of Adult Education Programs & Policy, NYC Regional Adult Education Network, and community-based organizations
  • Oversee program accountability for ASISTS and the National Reporting System for Adult Education data collection and analysis of performance
  • Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position and as assigned.

Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of progressive educational leadership and managerial experience at the program manager or assistant director level preferred
  • Successful grant writing and program development experience
  • Prior experience in recruiting, developing, supervising, managing, and evaluating personnel
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them within tight deadlines
  • Prior experience working in an urban, culturally sensitive adult literacy program serving students from diverse backgrounds
  • Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and time management skills
  • Knowledgeable about current trends in adult learning pedagogy, including ESL methodology, theme-based and contextualized instruction, and project-based learning
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop strategies, goals, and procedures
  • Knowledge of current workforce trends related to education and training options
  • Proven ability to get results within a team environment and to develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Annual Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Closing Date: Jun 15, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Apply here: 
https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=BM-2405-006275 

About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ESOL Workforce Development Instructor F/T

6/7/2024

 
ESOL-Workforce Development Instructor- FT

The International Center provides educational programming for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. Working in the Bridge to Healthcare Program, the incumbent will develop, design, and deliver thoughtful and effective contextualized ESOL and healthcare classes for learners at our main Center. Upon completion of the ESOL classes, participants would be prepared and eligible to enroll in a Home Health Aide training course to prepare for the Home Health Aide competency evaluation.

Responsibilities include:
Curriculum Development and Instruction: In coordination with the Director of Programs, design and deliver nine-week contextualized healthcare and ESOL courses focused on the English needed to work as a Home Health Attendant. Create thorough and well-developed class curricula focusing on healthcare content and communicative competence for caregivers.

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.

Training and Staff Development: Actively participate in professional development, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate and requested.

Monitoring and evaluation: Track and analyze attendance, learner feedback, class surveys/needs assessments, qualitative narrative evaluation, and assist with reporting for grants/funders.

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; classes are held from 6-9:30pm. Weekend hours may be required to meet student needs.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESOL or related field; Masters preferred
  • Experience working with multi-level adult ESOL learners in various contexts and familiarity with an array of pedagogical approaches to second language acquisition.
  • Experience and facility with digital instruction including digital skills, familiarity with remote and
  • hybrid learning platforms, and knowledge of online resources.
  • Experience with BEST Plus preferred.
  • Previous experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Experience with community outreach a plus.

Compensation: 55-65k

To apply: Email a resume and cover letter to: Elaine Roberts, Director of Programs, International Center at [email protected]

Workforce Project Manager F/T

6/7/2024

 
​Workforce Project Manager- FT

The International Center of Catholic Charities Community Services provides educational programming for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with the goal of improving learners’ English proficiency and communication skills. The Center’s Workforce Project Manager will build and develop the department’s new Bridge to Healthcare Program. This program will provide access to ESOL training, funding, support, and job placement assistance for students preparing to work as Home Health Aides (HHA). The position includes program design, coordination and implementation of services, supervision of program staff, and oversight of their work. Responsibilities include:

Develop and manage workforce programming: identify and address community needs; conduct outreach to potential employers and potential participants, make presentations, develop curricula and resources for programs; coordinate quarterly meetings for staff.

Supervise program staff, including an employment specialist, a case manager/supportive services coordinator, and an ESOL instructor, to ensure timely and comprehensive training and employment services provided to students using a strengths-based approach.

Manage and support student participants: conduct participant intake, assess language proficiency, identify goals, connect with additional CCCS services; provide ongoing support to promote learning, engagement, and retention; advocate for students’ employment-based rights and work with employers to resolve issues; work one-on-one with participants as needed.

Monitoring and evaluation: assess and monitor student progress to ensure achievement of departmental and programmatic goals. Track/analyze attendance, learner feedback, instructor feedback, community surveys/needs assessments, MSC/qualitative narrative evaluation. Compile monthly statistics and reports, including reports to funders and other internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related or relevant field; or 3+ years of related experience in the field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of work experience with immigrant populations.
  • Experience working with adult learners.
  • Previous experience working with diverse, vulnerable populations.
  • Experience with community outreach.

​Compensation: 70-80k

To apply: Email a resume and cover letter to: Elaine Roberts, Director of Programs, International Center at [email protected]

Language Lab Assistant P/T

5/9/2024

 
Hot Bread Kitchen seeks a part-time temporary Language Lab Assistant for our New New Yorkers program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide classroom support to ESOL instructor in carrying out daily lesson plans to a class of 20-25 students.
  • Ensure that the classroom is organized.
  • Maintain a supportive and respectful learning environment conducive to language practice and skill development.
  • Monitor and facilitate interactive language activities and conversational workshops.
  • Assist students in navigating language learning materials and resources. Offer guidance on effective language learning strategies and techniques.
  • Review and grade class assignments.
  • Work with ESOL instructor and other program staff in assessing student progress.
  • Attend regular staff meetings to report on student issues and progress.
  • Use allotted administrative hours to prepare for classes.

Skills & Experience:
  • Passion for Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
  • Minimum 1 year teaching or teaching assistant experience in ESOL setting.
  • Spanish-speaking and/or French-speaking proficiency required and fluency preferred.
  • Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Strong communicator with ability to work with a diverse group of bi/multilingual adult learners.

Schedule and Compensation:
  • Compensation: $20/hour
  • Approximately 79  hrs/cohort including:
  • Assisting ESOL Instructor with approximately 75 hours of contextualized ESOL instruction to up to 25 members enrolled in the Culinary Training Program (15 hrs/week, less some weeks)
  • Classes are held in-person at the Manny Cantor Center in Manhattan
  • Monday-Friday 1:45pm - 4:45 pm
  • Program calendar:
    • June 17th - July 23rd (1:45pm - 4:45pm)
    • July 24th - July 26th (1pm-2:45pm)
    • Holidays (no class): June 19, June 27,  July 4 and July 5 

Location and hours 
This position requires regular in-person attendance at City Harvest in Brooklyn starting on June 17, 2024. The class hours are 1:15-4:45pm, five days per week for a six-week period, with the need for some flexibility in work hours. We follow New York City and State guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination and masking.

Compensation (teaching and prep time)
This is a 6-week position (approximately 15 hours per week) . The compensation will be $20 an hour. This is a temporary position and is not eligible for health benefits or holiday pay. 

To Apply:
Applications must include a cover letter & resume and should be sent to: [email protected]

ESOL Instructor P/T

3/2/2024

 
Harlem Works is the job readiness component of the Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership (NMPP), a community-based, maternal and child health organization. Harlem Works aims to support NMPP’s target population with knowledge and skills that will aid them in obtaining gainful employment.

We seek to hire an experienced adult ESL instructor/ consultant to conduct ESL classes for our Spanish and West African program participants.
Responsibilities:
  • Assess/test program participants
  • Provide ESL Instruction
  • Track participants’ attendance/progress
  • Manage classroom dynamics
Requirements:
  • BA and excellent English language skills are required.
  • BEST Plus or a recognized TESOL certification preferred.
  • BEST Plus or ESOL teaching experience is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds is strongly preferred.
  • Fluency in Spanish or French is desired.
Hours: Wednesday or Thursday: 11am to 1pm (day /time is negotiable).
Salary $50 per hour.
Please send resume & cover letter to: [email protected]

New Americans Initiative Administrative Assistant P/T

2/6/2024

 
Employment Type:  Part-Time
Borough:  Manhattan
Location:  Chinatown YMCA
SALARY: $19.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Chinatown YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Administrative Assistant. The New Americans Initiative Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative and general office functions, to support the quality and functionality of the New American Initiative programs and services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the functionality of the NAI office, maintaining effective filing and administrative systems, managing office inventory and purchases, managing participant use of laptops and ensuring daily inventory conducted; preparing internal and external reports, and updating documents as necessary.
  • Maintain up to date program flyers, marketing materials, class schedules, and New Americans Initiative Website.
  • Maintain internal case files, including but not limited to intake, goals and outcomes, pre and post testing, attendance, case notes and ensuring that supporting documentation is scanned and uploaded into the appropriate data portals.
  • Support with data input in all data systems, including ASISTS (Adult Student Information and Technical Assistance), DYCD Connect, AS400 and/or Salesforce and use databases to prepare program reports for internal, city and state use.
  • Communicate with participants, including providing program information, scheduling appointments, and drafting letters and other correspondence, as necessary.
  • Assist with the recruitment and support of volunteers.
  • Assist with reporting to government and private funders; tracking and reporting student data and achievement results.
  • Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
  • This position supports all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
  • Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
  • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
Desired Skills:
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators and partnerships.
  • Minimum two years of experience in administration.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, mental health, or a relevant field is preferred.
  • Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy and civic education, immigration legal services and case management, preferred.
  • Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient and able to work well with others.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
  • Knowledge of Windows based computer applications and database management.
Benefits
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here
 for more information.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. 

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