Category: Manhattan

High Level/Business ESOL Instructor P/T

2/13/2019

Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking for an experienced High Level/Business ESL Instructor to provide ESL instruction to adult jobseekers in Manhattan. Classes are scheduled to meet Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Duties include: assessing/testing students, providing appropriate instruction etc. BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. Bi-lingual Spanish and BEST Plus certification preferred.

Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org .

Please indicate "Business ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

Workforce Development Instructor F/T

1/30/2019

ORGANIZATION: The Doe Fund, Inc.
POSITION TITLE: Workforce Development Instructor

This is a full-time position with benefits.

For full job description and to apply, click here.

The Doe Fund is a leading New York City non-profit organization that operates the enormously visible Ready, Willing & Able program, whose participants clean over 160 miles of streets and sidewalk every day. With a $50 million budget, 400 staff members and 46,000 individual donors, The Doe Fund is nationally acclaimed as a work-based model for solving homelessness and criminal recidivism. We empower people to break the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency, substance abuse, and incarceration through innovative work and housing programs.

Teaching

Teaches one 5-week Computer Skills Class
Teaches a 5-week Adult Basic Education (ABE) Class
Conducts individual tutoring sessions as needed for low literacy, vocational training, pre-ABE, or HSE
Coordinates with Adult Education Manager in regards to High School Equivalency candidates

Administrative

Provides career, vocational, and educational counseling by determining trainees’ educational and professional qualifications and transferable skills through completing Education and Training intakes with trainees

Facilitates monthly Education and Training orientations as needed
Participates in a workforce development sector team
Attends departmental and facility meetings
Performs other duties related to the goals of the Education and Training Team as assigned

Qualifications:

Commitment to The Doe Fund’s mission, purpose, and values
Bachelor’s degree required
Must be able to teach 4 evenings per week from 6-9pm
Must be willing to travel to all residential facilities (namely Bushwick, Harlem)
6 months-1 year of experience teaching adults in a non-traditional setting, preferably including teaching computer skills (e.g. browsers, gmail, Word, Excel, etc.) and/or Adult Basic Education

This is a shortened job description. For full job description and to apply, click here.

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/6/2018

ESOL INSTRUCTOR

AGENCY BACKGROUND:
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health.
Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs.
Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.

Job Title: ESOL Instructor
Department: Education & Career Services
Reports To: Academic Coordinator
Location: Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033
(Or 515 West 182nd St., NY, NY 10033 or 2183 Amsterdam Ave., NY, NY 10032)
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor is responsible for teaching English to students in NMIC’s adult education program in a way that is dynamic and contextualized for students’ practical use. In addition, the instructor will develop and submit regular lesson logs, write student case notes, provide insight on the existing curriculum and meet professional development requirements. This is a part time role with availability in the mornings (Monday-Friday, 9-1) or evenings (Monday-Thursday, 5:40-9).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and deliver daily lesson plans and educational activities for students in ESOL programming.
Administer assessment tests and track results.
Monitor students’ educational progress and liaise with staff members provide feedback and establish educational plans.
Complete and submit weekly lesson logs and bimonthly student case notes.
Maintain attendance records, ensure accuracy of completion and submit them to program staff.
Attend professional development sessions according to city and state standards.
Attend and participate in regular program meetings.
Initiate and participate in case conferencing as needed.
Work with Academic Coordinator to integrate technology into class work.

Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS in relevant subject required; MA in education or TESOL preferred
Minimum two years of ESOL instructional experience, preferably with adults
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

TO APPLY:
Please submit the following to Jason Bocko, Academic Coordinator, at jasonbocko@nmic.org with the job title in the subject line:

Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample (one page or less)

All attachments should be in Word or PDF form. No phone calls, please.

Spanish ABE/HSE Instructor

11/21/2018

Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.uninonsettlement.org.

Position: Adult Basic Education (ABE)/ High School Equivalency (HSE) Teacher (Spanish)
Days: Evenings 6p to 9pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays); Saturdays 9a - 2p; with two and half (2.5) hours of prep per week.
Department: Adult Education
Reports to: Director of Adult Education

Position Summary:
The Spanish Adult Basic Education / High School Equivalency Teacher is a part-time position that includes teaching Academics and Test Taking Skills to adults in preparation to take the HSE Exam.

Responsibilities:

Teach Spanish Adult Basic Education / High School Equivalency class.
Collaborate with teaching staff regarding lesson plans, etc.
Take daily attendance and maintain minimum student attendance as outlined by contracting agency or funder.
Complete in-take forms and create a file for each student.
Maintain Monthly Progress reports for all students.
Administer TABE and TASC Readiness Exam for students in each class.
Maintain communication with Adult Education Program Director about class activities and progress.
Submit student attendance, in-take forms, monthly progress reports, and testing information to Office Manager by established deadlines.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
At minimum two years’ experience teaching Spanish ABE/HSE and/or GED is required.
Knowledge of the TASC Exam
Bilingual (English /Spanish)
Experience working with urban adults and immigrants.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, verbal, and written skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.

To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: hcortes@unionsettlement.org
Please indicate Spanish ABE/HSE Teacher in subject of e-mail.
UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Educational Specialist

11/21/2018

Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.uninonsettlement.org.

The Educational Specialist has the overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the academic curriculum, program compliance and quality assurance for the ESOL CIVICS Program at Union Settlement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Design, implement and recommend academic curriculum needs for students.
Meet with Program Director to establish and review the academic learning curriculum of the program.
Provide Intake, Assessment and Orientation for each enrollee.
Research and develop new resources and materials to enhance the teaching curricula.
Provide class instruction in ESL.
Administer BEST PLUS tests at intake and regularly thereafter to monitor and document enrollee progress.
Maintain Milestone performance files for each enrollee.
Maintain and submit daily enrollee attendance. Follow-up with enrollees as needed to ensure their continued participation. Maintain office hours.
Meet with students individually each cycle to review progress and need for additional help.
Prepare and submit monthly reports on the enrollees and the classes.
Prepare, Review, coordinate, and submit weekly Educational Lesson Plans.
Make educational referrals.
Provide progress reports as needed
Attend Staff development training, program meetings and related conferences.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist students with their academic projects, homework and provide enrichment programming services.
Assist Program Coordinator and Program Director as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Master Degree in any relevant subject with minimum three year teaching experience or BA/BS and minimum three years educational teaching experience.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience working in classroom setting.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience with leading large and small group instruction.
Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office.
Experience in developing and implementing curricula preferred.
Classroom management and overall strong organizational skills preferred.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, & sit.
Able to climb stairs if necessary.
Able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse & office equipment.
Ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
Able to travel to multiple locations as needed.

Resume and cover letter to be submitted via email to hcortes@unionsettlement.org

Position Filled

10/10/2018

ESOL Teaching Position
PT teaching position open at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC).
Classes are 16 hours a week: M-Th from 9-1 pm.
Intermediate level.
Teacher should be familiar with thematic and content based instruction.
Familiarity with technology and CUNY curricula preferred.
Teacher will work as part of collaborative team.
Some flexibility and additional hours required for assessment, intake, and professional development.
Position is open immediately for fall classes, with the possibility of extension into the spring of next year.
$32/hr.
BA required.
Inquiries and resumes should be addressed to mlance@bmcc.cuny.edu.

HSE Instructor F/T

10/10/2018

High School Equivalency Teacher (Full-time)
Friends of Island Academy has an immediate opening for an educator, passionate about creating a classroom environment where young people engage, thrive and experience academic and personal success.

Essential Responsibilities
Create a pathway for Friends’ youth members to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma

Create and lead a dynamic classroom which provides safe and engaging learning environment for students primarily ages 17 to 21 involved in the NYC justice system;
Provide instruction in Social Studies, Science, English Language Arts, Math, and Writing preparing students to pass the 5 subparts of TASC in a setting with a wide range of student abilities;
Support students’ development as readers and writers; teach reading strategies and provide regular, meaningful writing activities;
Develop learner-centered, participatory lessons, using relevant materials and a project-based approach;
Create engaging instructional strategies and lesson plans in both math and/or literacy, including group instruction and one-on-one tutoring;
Evaluate student progress using standardized assessment tools and in-class assessment.

Engage in collaborative approaches to support student success

Work with students, families and advocacy staff to view HSE diploma as a stepping stone to further academic and personal growth;
Collaborate with Friends’ staff and youth/peer leaders to establish a culture of high expectations for student engagement, attendance, and achievement;
Collaborate with Education team and youth/families to conduct assessments for prospective students and to consider and identify best and most promising educational options;
Maintain attendance and assessment data in Friends’ agency-wide database; enter regular notes on student progress;
Collaborate with colleagues to plan/participate in student orientations, field trips, and on-going educational planning and development;
Engage in professional development opportunities and participate in weekly Education team meetings, and other agency activities;
Create opportunities to engage student families/significant others to support student success;
Develop collaborative relationships with referring agents, Probation Officers, other youth serving organizations and Department of Education to support and promote student success.

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree required; Masters in Education is preferred;
Demonstrated experience in creating a collaborative classroom environment which engages and motivates young people;
Minimum three years’ experience teaching literacy/HSE classes, preferably with vulnerable and high risk youth and young adults;
Demonstrated ability to manage classrooms through practices rooted in youth development and asset-based learning;
Commitment to and passion for our youth members and a belief in their ability to advance and thrive.

To apply, please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) as two separate attachments in an email to glee@friendsny.org.

NYPL Adult Learning Center Hub Manager F/T

9/26/2018

NYPL Adult Learning Center Hub Manager
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

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

Academic Writing Tutor P/T

9/18/2018

Position: Academic Writing Tutor for the Borough of Manhattan Community College CLIP (CUNY Language Immersion Program). Fall 2018 semester.
CLIP is an intensive ESL program for adult immigrants already accepted to a CUNY college but who need to improve academic English skills to prepare for credit-bearing courses.

Duties: Under the direction of class teachers, work with individuals or small group tutorials assisting students with writing assignments, mostly in the computer lab. Focus on essay content, organization and grammar. Help students with research projects and presentations. 20 hours a week maximum.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Good knowledge of grammar instruction, essay structure and writing strategies. Experience with ESL adult students of diverse backgrounds.

Able to work during our morning program, 9am to 2:30pm.
Pay starts at $16 an hour
Send resume with two references to Tyshelle Smalls: tsmalls@bmcc.cuny.edu

ESOL Instructor P/T

9/18/2018

ESOL INSTRUCTOR

AGENCY BACKGROUND:
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979 that has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 100 staff serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their crises resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

Our Legal Services, Social Services, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including housing, income, nutrition and health.

Our Community Organizing program empowers groups of residents to collectively secure longer term and larger scale improvements to their own basic needs.

Our Education & Career Services program imparts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.

Job Title: ESOL Instructor
Department: Education & Career Services
Reports To: Academic Coordinator
Location: Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033
(Or 515 West 182nd St., NY, NY 10033 or 2183 Amsterdam Ave., NY, NY 10032)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor is responsible for teaching English to students in NMIC’s adult education program in a way that is dynamic and contextualized for students’ practical use. In addition, the instructor will develop and submit regular lesson logs, write student case notes, provide insight on the existing curriculum and meet professional development requirements. This is a part time role with availability in the mornings (Monday-Friday, 9-1) or evenings (Tuesday-Thursday, 5:40-9).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and deliver daily lesson plans and educational activities for students in ESOL programming.
Administer assessment tests and track results.
Monitor students’ educational progress and liaise with staff members provide feedback and establish educational plans.
Complete and submit weekly lesson logs and bimonthly student case notes.
Maintain attendance records, ensure accuracy of completion and submit them to program staff.
Attend professional development sessions according to city and state standards.
Attend and participate in regular program meetings.
Initiate and participate in case conferencing as needed.
Work with Academic Coordinator to integrate technology into class work.

Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS in relevant subject required; MA in education or TESOL preferred
Minimum two years of ESOL instructional experience, preferably with adults
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

TO APPLY:
Please submit the following to Jason Bocko, Academic Coordinator, at jasonbocko@nmic.org with the job title in the subject line:

Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample (one page or less)

All attachments should be in Word or PDF form. No phone calls, please.

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