Category: Manhattan

ESOL Workplace Literacy Instructor P/T

3/4/2020

ESL/Workplace Literacy Instructor- Evening class in Washington Heights (Manhattan)

The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL/Workplace Literacy Instructor to provide ESL/Workplace Literacy instruction to adults in Washington Heights. Class will meet 3 evenings per week from 6-9pm. Duties include: assessing/testing students, providing appropriate instruction etc. BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. BEST Plus certification and experience teaching workplace literacy strongly preferred. Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate "Washington Heights ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

Spanish English Bilingual Tutor P/T

3/4/2020

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: prosenstein@ywashhts.org

Adult Programs Coordinator F/T

3/4/2020

Community Impact is seeking an Adult Programs Coordinator

Basic Duties and Functions:
Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the Program Coordinator will oversee comprehensive support services for Community Impact’s network of adult education and workforce programs and coordinate new initiatives in Upper Manhattan.

Coordinate administrative, programmatic and tracking activities for College Road, Job Road and Social Services

Plan, implement and promote satellite programs such as CAFÉ Prep and Harlem Youth Opportunity Hub
Develop and supervise data collection and tracking systems for wrap around services
Assist with the writing and editing of grant proposals and funding reports; draft and design newsletters, and outreach materials
Oversee grant deliverables at selected neighborhood partner sites
Train and coordinate the work of 20-25 student workers who assist with administrative and programmatic tasks
Network with neighborhood agencies for cross referrals to promote more holistic service delivery for community members; maintain and expand community partnerships
Maintain program records including evaluation results
Coordinate professional development activities including tracking to ensure that staff members and student workers attend required and appropriate training
Develop and maintain relationships with University departments to secure rooms and identify campus resources and opportunities
Set up and oversee all Annex office systems including communication, space and lab usage, data management, and information storage
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
MSW degree and/or equivalent with a minimum three years’ related social service experience required. Strong computer proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Suite) and database management skills required. Strong administrative and organizational skills and ability to work independently and to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a busy environment necessary. Experience in adult education, workforce development, and program evaluation preferred.

How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to SANDY HELLING, Director of Adult Programs, sh18@columbia.edu.

ESOL Citizenship Instructor F/T

1/29/2020

Position filled

Adult Literacy Zone Counselor P/T

1/29/2020

As the first settlement house in the nation and for over 130 years, University Settlement has been empowering New York residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to improve the community as a whole.

The Adult Literacy Program provides ESOL and Technology classes to immigrant adults in New York City. As the Adult Literacy Zone Counselor, you will support learners by providing counseling, case management and connecting them to different partner agencies so they will be successful in their career and educational goals.

You will:

Assess needs and develop students’ individual education plans
Work with colleagues to ensure that students meet program requirements
Help students prepare and polish resumes
Assist students in developing workplace “soft skills”
Promote learning in the home and so students become more involved in their children’s education
Communicate with students and members of the community to help understand our program
Enter data into database and assist in data collection and analysis
Maintain attendance and performance records for students and track their progress
Attend training, conferences, and professional development
Network with Literacy Zone collaborators to ensure that Literacy Zone objectives are met

For more information and how to apply click here

HSE Instructor P/T

1/8/2020

Friends of Island Academy (Friends) was founded in 1990 to anchor, support and develop capacity among young people newly released from jail in New York City. Friends is seeking an educator who is passionate about creating a classroom environment where young people engage, thrive, and experience academic and personal growth. The part-time instructor will be responsible for eight hours of instruction at the Friends Harlem site, as well as an additional seven to twelve hours per week of lesson prep, tutoring as needed, and administrative tasks. This is a day-time position.

Essential Responsibilities:

Teach HSE-level class for 17-24-year-olds who have had criminal justice involvement.
Provide instruction in Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing in preparation for the TASC.
Develop learner-centered, participatory lessons, using relevant materials and a project-based approach.
Create and implement engaging lesson plans and instructional strategies, including group instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
Evaluate student progress using standardized assessment tools and in-class assessment, both formative and summative.
In weekly team meetings, provide student progress updates and contribute to collaborative student action plans.
Maintain attendance and assessment data in Friends’ agency-wide database; enter regular notes on student progress.
Cultivate authentic bonds of respect amongst and with the students.

Qualifications:

Three to five years’ experience teaching in adult literacy/HSE education.
Experience working with at-risk youth or justice-involved youth.
A sense of humor, integrity, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.
An understanding of and belief in strengths-based youth development philosophy, and a profound commitment to the youth we serve.
Individuals with prior criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send your cover letter and résumé to Tina Lee, Director of Education, at tlee@friendsny.org. Résumés without a cover letter will not be considered.

Volunteer ESOL Instructor P/T

1/2/2020

Community Impact, Columbia University is currently recruiting volunteer teachers for our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program.

The Spring program runs February 3rd - May 7th. The New Teacher Initial Meeting is scheduled for January 24th, with flexible training options during that week.

Teachers may volunteer as little as one day a week or up to fours days a week and teach English to adult immigrants. Experience is preferred. If you are new to teaching, we'll pair you with an experienced co-teacher.

Classes run Monday through Thursdays at the following times:

10-12pm
12-2pm
4-6pm
6-8pm

If you are interested, please send your resume to ciesolteachers@gmail.com and indicate the day and schedule that would interest you.

HOW TO APPLY
ciesolteachers@gmail.com
Please include your resume!

BENEFITS
Helping the community of NYC immigrants
Training Provided

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/23/2019

Inwood Community Services, located in Northern Manhattan, is seeking part-time, experienced ESOL instructors for Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 – 9:15 PM classes, to start the last week in January and run through June.
We seek:

Experienced, passionate teachers with good interpersonal skills committed to empowering adult immigrant students through English language education
Applicants with 3 plus years-experience teaching English as a Second Language
Best-Plus Test Certified instructors or willing to become certified through training within the first semester of hire

Responsibilities:

Provide ESOL Instruction for beginning or intermediate-level adult students (depending on class) to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing
Develop and implement student-centered lesson plans based on student need that engage students and assist them in navigating the activities of their lives
Administer Best Plus Post- test
Maintain records of student attendance and progress; produce progress reports as needed
Participate in professional development and staff meetings and work as a team member with Counselors and Program staff to deliver effective programming that motivates students to persist and succeed in the program
report to the ICS Director of Adult Literacy and Education

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Certificate or Master’s degree in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages preferred.
Certified administrator of Best Plus test or willing to become certified.
Ability to connect with our immigrant / adult learning population.

Compensation: based on experience.

ICS is a community-based not-for-profit with a 30 year Adult Literacy program and a long-tenured staff. We seek teachers who live in the local area as well as those living out of the neighborhood who are committed to teaching ESOL.

Send resumes with cover letters to cindya@inwoodcs.org. Thanks; looking forward to talking with you.

ESOL Job-Readiness Employment Coordinator F/T

12/4/2019

ESOL Job-Readiness Employment Coordinator (Full Time)

Henry Street Settlement
Founded in 1893 by social work and public health pioneer Lillian Wald and based on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service, arts and health care programs to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year.

As Employment Coordinator, much of your time will be spent teaching contextualized English and Job Readiness skills to groups of wonderfully diverse ESOL students and providing 1-on-1 coaching to help them successfully obtain and maintain viable long-lasting employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years relevant experience teaching adults in an ESOL classroom and/or workforce development setting
TESOL and BEST Plus Test certified preferred

Responsibilities:

Teach ESOL/Job Readiness classes
Provide vocational counseling, career readiness, assistance with job search and job retention to participants that results in meeting monthly job placement and retention targets
Assist participants in removing barriers to employment by making connections and identifying potential training programs/partners
Participate fully in program design development and case management
Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences as needed

Please visit www.henrystreet.org/employment to view the full job description and to apply.

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/4/2019

ESOL Instructor – Part Time (10 hours per week - Tuesday & Thursday afternoons)
Henry Street Settlement
Founded in 1893 by social work and public health pioneer Lillian Wald and based on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Henry Street Settlement delivers a wide range of social service, arts and health care programs to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year.

Responsibilities:

Work with intermediate-level students (Best Plus Levels 3 and 4), to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Assist students in navigating the activities of daily life.
Encourage teachers to develop creative and engaging lessons.
Develop curriculum for 23-week intermediate-level ESOL class.
Teach intermediate-level ESOL class two days per week.
Provide additional one-on-one or small-group assistance one day per week.
Administer Best Plus test as needed.
Maintain records of student attendance and progress; produce reports as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required; Certificate or Master’s degree in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages preferred.

One year experience teaching English to adult speakers of other languages.
Certified administrator of Best Plus test.
Ability to connect with a diverse immigrant / adult learning population.

Please visit www.henrystreet.org/employment to view the full job description and to apply.

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