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ESOL Workforce Development Instructor P/T

7/14/2026

 
Riverside Immigrant Services & Empowerment (Riverside), an immigrant integration center in NYC, seeks an ESL Workforce Development Instructor. Riverside supports newly arrived immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers through free, full-time English instruction, case management, and workforce development.

The Instructor will design and facilitate ESL instruction focused on workplace communication, provide employment-focused coaching, and help participants build resumes, interview skills, and LinkedIn profiles. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance/progress records, collaborating with case managers and ESOL staff, and contributing to curriculum development.

Training runs in five-week cycles, minimum 5 teaching hours plus 4 hours of curriculum/coordination weekly, paid hourly up to 12 hours/week. In-person at 520 Eighth Avenue, New York.

Requirements: prior adult ESOL teaching experience (in-person and online), Bachelor's degree required, ESOL certification and curriculum development experience preferred.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

ABE/HSE Program Coordinator F/T

7/14/2026

 
Job Overview
  • Department: Education& Employment - ESOL
  • Work Schedule: 35 hours per week, Regular, Full Time, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
  • Pay: $60,000 to $65,000 annualized salary, non-exempt.
  • Anticipated start date: August 2026
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Organizational Overview: Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs. Building on its 125+year legacy of innovation and effective programming, Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York City’s largest social service agencies.

Program Overview:
Henry Street Settlement’s Education and Employment Division has programs to help individuals obtain the skills for lifelong economic self-sufficiency. The ABE/HSE Program helps more than 115 adult learners each year to prepare to take the GED exam. We currently provide three levels of instruction in each of the test’s five subject areas (Social Studies, Science, Reading, Writing and Math) for those with reading grade levels ranging from 4th through 12th. Each learner comes to the program with their own educational experiences and goals. They range in age from 18 to 60+, live across the five boroughs and include both native English speakers and English language learners. We work hard to be participant-focused in our approach and to help each student identify and work toward reaching their own learning goals.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
  • Two years' experience facilitating ABE, Pre-HSE and HSE level classes (preferred)
  • Superior teaching/facilitation skills and ability to build community in the classroom
  • Experience using Zoom, Smartboards and other technology in teaching (preferred)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, internet research and data entry
  • Sensitivity towards and ability to work with diverse populations
  • Good judgment, problem-solving ability and conflict resolution skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities:
  • Help teach classes and workshops
  • Provide direct supervision to instructors and program assistants
  • Develop and implement lesson plans focusing on concepts needed to pass the GED exam
  • Assist in developing and revising curriculum plans and identifying appropriate materials for classroom instruction
  • Participate in intake and assessment procedures (including administration of TABE exams)
  • Help students sign up for GED subject tests and help them monitor their progress
  • Monitor attendance, track student’s progress, and make appropriate case notes
  • Participate in staff meetings regarding program design and implementation
  • Monitor program outcomes and progress towards performance goals
  • Maintain internal and funder databases
  • Assist with data gathering for the completion of funder reports
  • Help lead recruitment for the program including attending community outreach events
  • Conduct surveys to collect feedback from participants
  • Complete other tasks as assigned or as needed

Essential Physical Job Functions
  • Ability to travel to classroom and office site in the neighborhood.

Data Manager F/T

7/6/2026

 
BMCC Adult Literacy Program seeks a full-time Data Manager 
The Adult Basic Education Program of the Borough of Manhattan Community College Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development is seeking a Data Manager to oversee data collection, documentation, and reporting for grant funded programs. 

Core Responsibilities
  • Oversee data entry and management for multiple WIOA and City Council funded programs
  • Set up program information in ASISTS for the fiscal year (ie PIF)
  • Set up program information in NYC RISE for the fiscal year. 
  • Generate ASISTS and NYC RISE Reports to evaluate program performance
  • Identify shortfalls and share it with those involved to have corrective actions
  • Complete Employment Survey for students who exited program
  • Review program reports for accuracy with data admins and/or Director
  • Enter/manage student outcomes 
  • Monitor program data and provide director with regular updates regarding data concerns
  • Manage data both in ASISTS and through use of internal spreadsheets and other relevant documents
  • Oversee maintenance of all required documentation and paperwork related to program data
  • Coordinate and work with case management, office, and teaching staff to ensure compliance with data requirements
  • Attend RAEN training as required by program funding
  • Assist with other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience with ASISTS preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other relevant programs
  • Ability to analyze data and problem solve; comfortable using spreadsheets and other data management and analysis systems
  • Ability to write data reports and create management systems and forms as needed to support the program
  • Detail oriented and precise
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team
Salary Range
$50,000 - 60,000

Application Instructions
Candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position to Rosa Ciudad at [email protected]. 

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