Program Manager – Inside Tutoring Programs at Rikers Island
The Petey Greene Program, New York

About Us:
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.

We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system. 

The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.

The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming. 

The Role: 
The Program Manager - Inside Tutoring Programs at Rikers Island will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality training and support for incarcerated tutors at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island. 

The Program Manager will collaborate with PGP colleagues and NYCDOC administrators to design and implement an Inside Tutor Program that empowers incarcerated individuals to serve as academic leaders and mentors for their peers, while providing high-quality and accessible tutoring support to students enrolled in educational programming at Rikers Island. The Program Manager will regularly facilitate the PGP’s Inside Tutor Training –  addressing tutoring methods, literacy and math pedagogy, as well as trauma-informed practice and educational ethics – to prepare incarcerated mentors to serve as peer tutors on Rikers Island. The Program Manager will also provide ongoing support for trained tutors, including leading follow-up trainings, facilitating regular meetings with inside tutors, and providing instructional coaching or other support as needed.

The Program Manager will regularly collaborate and coordinate with other PGP program managers focused on GED, ELL, college-readiness, and outside volunteer tutors to incorporate inside tutor support into PGP-led programming. The role will also monitor tutor and student engagement, ensure continuous program improvement, and utilize data to improve and report on student outcomes. Finally, the Program Manager will work closely with NYCDOC programs and education staff to ensure compliance with requirements related to operating programming across the Rikers Island complex. The Program Manager reports to the PGP’s Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and will collaborate closely with PGP national team members focused on PGP’s Inside Tutor Training Program.

Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Program Manager will be in-person at Rikers Island four days per week, along with one work-from-home day.

This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regional Programming Responsibilities
• Collaborates with New York and PGP national program staff to develop and implement a new PGP Inside Tutor Program at Rikers Island
• Oversees the week-to-week operations of PGP’s Inside Tutor Program at Rikers Island, monitoring high-level trends, and troubleshooting challenges
• In collaboration with the PGP’s Director of Curriculum and Training, adjust and adapt the program model as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with partner and student needs as well as to adapt to transient nature of the facility’s population
• Lead frequent on-unit Inside Tutor Trainings to prepare and continue to support incarcerated individuals serving as peer tutors
• Provide ongoing support to trained tutors at Rikers Island, including leading follow-up trainings, facilitating regular meetings and providing instructional coaching
• Collaborate with PGP colleagues to incorporate inside tutors into PGP-led educational programming to offer supplementary and 1-on-1 support to incarcerated students
• Conduct regular observations and monitor Inside Tutor Program data to ensure consistent implementation of processes and accurate data across programs, as well as timely collection, reporting, and sharing of data between the PGP and NYCDOC
• Works with the Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and PGP’s New York Program staff to track and collect programmatic data and provide reports to partners and funders
• Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
• Identify and share educational resources with soon-to-be-released inside tutors, to support in the continuation of their educational journey 
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space

National Organizational Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PGP’s Director of Curriculum and Training to document the Inside Tutor Program model at Rikers and advise on implementation of similar programming across the PGP's other regions
• Participates in and prepares for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct instruction, coaching, or training facilitation
• At least 3 years of related experience in educational program management
• Previous managerial experience, preferably managing teachers or tutors
• Experience in instructional coaching or facilitating professional development for educators
• Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs
• Familiarity with adult learning theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Exceptional facility, and proven track record, with interpreting programmatic data and implementing metrics-driven approaches to program management  
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt processes to meet program needs while remaining aligned with current organizational systems
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar  
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.
• Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience with blended learning programs or otherwise integrating online learning platforms with in-person instruction
• Ability to develop and adapt processes for low-tech/no-tech environments
• Experience working with or knowledge of the New York City Department of Corrections as an employee, partner, or a formerly incarcerated person.
• Experience leading educational programming in carceral environments 
• Experience working with New York City community-based organizations focused on supporting formerly incarcerated people
• Experience collaborating with higher education institutions
• An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies. 

The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.

We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.

Compensation:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $68,000-$72,000 

Benefits:

• The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year 
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
• Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Access to a local coworking space 

Application Deadlines:

• Preferred: May 10, 2026 (We encourage applicants to apply by this date for priority review)
• Final:  May 22, 2026

Anticipated Start: June 2026

How to apply
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Program Manager – Inside Tutoring Programs at Rikers Island” and the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

Program Manager – College Bridge Programs at Rikers Island
The Petey Greene Program, New York

About Us:
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.

We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system. 

The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.

The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming. 

The Role: 
The Program Manager - College Bridge Programs at Rikers Island will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality college-readiness programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island. 

The Program Manager will collaborate with PGP colleagues and NYCDOC administrators to adapt and implement the PGP’s College Bridge Program at Rikers Island to meet both the needs of interested students and comply with requirements related to operating programming across the Rikers Island complex.  The PGP’s College Program consists of a math course and a writing, reading, and critical thinking course aimed at helping students to develop the writing, reading, and numeracy skills necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence. Ultimately, the role will lead and manage a team of college bridge instructors who will be delivering small-group college-readiness instruction in math and writing to students on the unit. In addition, the Program Manager will monitor student engagement, incorporate PGP tutor support into the college bridge programming, ensure continuous program improvement, and utilize data to improve and report on student outcomes. 

The Program Manager will regularly collaborate and coordinate with other PGP program managers focused on GED, ELL, college-readiness, and tutoring support, in addition to Rikers Island programs and education staff and local higher education in prison programs. The Program Manager reports to the PGP’s Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and will collaborate closely with PGP’s national team members focused on the College Bridge Program.

Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Program Manager will be in-person at Rikers Island four days per week, along with one work-from-home day.

This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Regional Programming Responsibilities

• Collaborates with New York and PGP national program staff to adapt and implement the PGP’s College Bridge Program at Rikers Island
• Oversees the week-to-week operations of PGP’s college-readiness programming at Rikers Island, including course coordination as well as monitoring high-level trends, and troubleshooting challenges
• In collaboration with the PGP’s Higher Education Partnerships Manager, adjust the program model and College Bridge Program curriculum and materials as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with partner and student needs
• Lead and support a team of college bridge instructors, offering small-group on-unit college-readiness instruction to students in both writing and math
• Incorporate PGP’s traditional model of volunteer tutors into PGP’s College Bridge Program at Rikers Island to offer supplementary and 1-on-1 support to incarcerated students
• Regularly monitors College Bridge Program data to ensure consistent implementation of processes and accurate data across programs, as well as timely collection, reporting, and sharing of data between the PGP and NYCDOC
• Conduct regular teaching observations, review representative samples of student assignments and analyze student feedback to ensure program quality and consistency with national College Bridge model, in collaboration with the PGP’s Higher Education Partnerships Manager
• Support in hiring, onboarding, and scheduling instructors to lead PGP college-readiness programming in both math and writing at Rikers Island
• In collaboration with the PGP’s Higher Education Partnerships Manager, support professional development of instructional staff, including development of their own teaching practice as well as navigating daily work inside a carceral space
• Works with the Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and PGP’s New York Program staff to track and collect programmatic data and provide reports to partners and funders
• Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
• Fosters relationships with higher education in prison programs at Rikers Island, as well as higher education institutions in the community, to establish pipelines to college enrollment for program alumni
• Identify and maintain a list of higher education resources in the community to be shared with soon-to-be-released students to support in the continuation of their educational journey
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space

National Organizational Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PGP’s Higher Education Partnerships Manager to document the College Bridge Program model at Rikers and advise on implementation of similar programming across the PGP's other regions
• Participates in and prepares for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Mathematics, Education or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct student instruction in foundational math or writing at the college or AP-level
• Previous experience in curriculum development at the college or AP-level
• At least 3 years of related experience in academic program management, as a teaching team lead, or in a similar leadership role
• Previous managerial experience, preferably managing teachers, instructors, and/or educational staff
• Experience working in or collaborating with higher education institutions
• Familiarity with foundational rhetoric and composition and/or math pedagogy, adult learning theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Exceptional facility, and proven track record, with interpreting programmatic data and implementing metrics-driven approaches to program management  
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt processes to meet program needs while remaining aligned with current organizational systems
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar  
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.
• Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in English, Mathematics, Education or a related field
• Experience with blended learning programs or otherwise integrating online learning platforms with in-person instruction
• Ability to develop and adapt processes for low-tech/no-tech environments
• Experience in instructional coaching or facilitating professional development for educators
• Experience working with or knowledge of the New York City Department of Corrections as an employee, partner, or a formerly incarcerated person.
• Experience leading educational programming in carceral environments 
• Experience working with New York City community-based organizations focused on supporting formerly incarcerated people
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs and/or volunteer programs
• An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies. 

The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.

We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.

Compensation:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000-$72,000 

Benefits:
The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year 
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
• Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Access to a local coworking space 

Application Deadlines:
Preferred: May 10, 2026 (We encourage applicants to apply by this date for priority review)
Final:  May 22, 2026

Anticipated Start: June 2026

How to apply
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Program Manager – College Bridge Programs at Rikers Island” and the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

Program Manager – ELL Programs at Rikers Island
The Petey Greene Program, New York

About Us:
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.

We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system. 

The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.

The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming. 

The Role: 
The Program Manager - English Language Learning Programs at Rikers Island will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality English Language Learning (ELL) programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island. 

The Program Manager will collaborate with PGP colleagues and NYCDOC administrators to design and implement an ELL program that meets both the needs of interested students and complies with requirements related to operating programming across the Rikers Island complex. Ultimately, the role will lead and manage a team of instructors who will be delivering small-group ELL instruction to students on the unit. In addition, the Program Manager will monitor student engagement, incorporate PGP tutor support into PGP-led programming, ensure continuous program improvement, and utilize data to improve and report on student outcomes. 

The Program Manager will regularly collaborate and coordinate with other PGP program managers focused on GED, college-readiness, and tutoring support, in addition to NYCDOC programs and education staff, and external education providers. The Program Manager reports to the PGP’s Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs.

Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Program Manager will be in-person at Rikers Island four days per week, along with one work-from-home day.

This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Regional Programming Responsibilities

• Collaborates with New York and PGP national program staff to develop and implement new PGP-led ELL programming at Rikers Island
• Oversees the week-to-week operations of PGP’s ELL programming at Rikers Island, monitoring high-level trends, and troubleshooting challenges
• Adjust and adapt the program model as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with partner and student needs
• Lead and support a team of ELL instructors, offering small-group on-unit ELL instruction to students
• Incorporate PGP’s traditional model of volunteer tutors into PGP’s ELL programming to offer supplementary and 1-on-1 support to incarcerated students
• Conduct regular teaching observations and monitor ELL program data to ensure consistent implementation of processes and accurate data across programs, as well as timely collection, reporting, and sharing of data between the PGP and NYCDOC
• Support in hiring, onboarding, and scheduling instructors to lead PGP ELL programming at Rikers Island
• Supports professional development of instructional staff, including development of their own teaching practice as well as navigating daily work inside a carceral space
• Works with the Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and PGP’s New York Program staff to track and collect programmatic data and provide reports to partners and funders
• Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
• Identify and maintain a list of ELL educational resources in the community to be shared with soon-to-be-released students to support in the continuation of their educational journey
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space

National Organizational Responsibilities

• Participates in and prepares for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field
• Certification in TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct student instruction in ELL
• At least 3 years of related experience in ELL program management, as a teaching team lead, or in a similar leadership role
• Previous managerial experience, preferably managing teachers, instructors, and/or educational staff
• Familiarity with adult learning theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Exceptional facility, and proven track record, with interpreting programmatic data and implementing metrics-driven approaches to program management  
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt processes to meet program needs while remaining aligned with current organizational systems
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar  
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.
• Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Adult Education, Education Leadership, TESOL/ESL/ELL, Special Education or a related field
• Previous or current state teaching certification or comparable credential
• Experience in instructional coaching or facilitating professional development for educators
• Experience with blended learning programs or otherwise integrating online learning platforms with in-person instruction
• Ability to develop and adapt processes for low-tech/no-tech environments
• Experience working with or knowledge of the New York City Department of Corrections as an employee, partner, or a formerly incarcerated person.
• Experience leading educational programming in carceral environments 
• Experience working with New York City community-based organizations focused on supporting formerly incarcerated people
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs and/or volunteer programs
• Experience collaborating with higher education institutions
• An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies. 

The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.

We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.

Compensation:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000-$72,000 

Benefits:

• The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year 
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
• Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Access to a local coworking space 

Application Deadlines:
Preferred: May 10, 2026 (We encourage applicants to apply by this date for priority review)
Final:  May 22, 2026

Anticipated Start: June 2026

How to apply:
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Program Manager - ELL Programs at Rikers Island” and the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

Program Manager - GED Programs at Rikers Island
The Petey Greene Program, New York

About Us:
The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.

We envision a world in which all incarcerated people have access to high-quality academic programs and we strive to inspire our alumni - both students and tutors - to become advocates, and to take on leadership roles that reimagine the criminal legal system. 

The PGP operates the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve served over 21,000 students across more than 140 programming sites—including correctional and reentry programs—placed over 9,000 volunteers, and partnered with 40+ universities in seven states and Washington, D.C.

The PGP is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, but the majority of our 40 employees are based across the Northeast in regions where the PGP holds programming. 

The Role: 
The Program Manager - GED Programs at Rikers Island will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality GED programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island. 

The Program Manager will collaborate with PGP colleagues and NYCDOC administrators to design and implement a GED program that meets both the needs of interested students and complies with requirements related to operating programming across the Rikers Island complex. Ultimately, the role will lead a team of instructors who will be delivering small-group GED instruction to students on the unit. In addition, the Program Manager will monitor student engagement, incorporate PGP tutor support into PGP-led programming, ensure continuous program improvement, and utilize data to improve and report on student outcomes. 

The Program Manager will regularly collaborate and coordinate with other PGP program managers focused on ELL, college-readiness, and tutoring support, in addition to NYC DOC programs and education staff, and/or subcontracted education providers. The Program Manager reports to the PGP’s Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs.

Candidates will reside in the greater New York City area. The role is primarily on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the Program Manager will be in-person at Rikers Island four days per week, along with one work-from-home day.

This position is grant-funded through December 2028, with the possibility of renewal dependent on renewal of funding. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Regional Programming Responsibilities

• Collaborates with New York and PGP national program staff to develop and implement new PGP-led GED programming at Rikers Island
• Oversees the week-to-week operations of PGP’s GED programming at Rikers Island, monitoring high-level trends, and troubleshooting challenges
• Adjust and adapt the program model as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with partner and student needs
• Lead and support a team of GED instructors, offering small-group on-unit GED instruction to students
• Incorporate PGP’s traditional model of volunteer tutors into PGP’s GED programming to offer supplementary and 1-on-1 support to incarcerated students
• Conduct regular teaching observations and monitor GED program data to ensure consistent implementation of processes and accurate data across programs, as well as timely collection, reporting, and sharing of data between the PGP and NYCDOC
• Support in hiring, onboarding, and scheduling instructors and/or external educational providers to lead PGP GED programming at Rikers Island
• Supports professional development of instructional staff, including development of their own teaching practice as well as navigating daily work inside a carceral space
• Works with the Associate Director of Rikers Island Programs and PGP’s New York Program staff to track and collect programmatic data and provide reports to partners and funders
• Builds and maintains relationships with NYCDOC stakeholders, including programs and education teams
• Identify and maintain a list of GED educational resources in the community to be shared with soon-to-be-released students to support in the continuation of their educational journey
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space
  

National Organizational Responsibilities

• Participates in and prepares for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct GED instruction
• At least 3 years of related experience in GED program management, as a teaching team lead, or in a similar leadership role
• Previous managerial experience, preferably managing teachers, instructors, and/or educational staff
• Familiarity with adult learning theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Exceptional facility, and proven track record, with interpreting programmatic data and implementing metrics-driven approaches to program management  
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt processes to meet program needs while remaining aligned with current organizational systems
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar  
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns.
• Must be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities (if you have concerns about this requirement, we encourage you to still submit an application or reach out to us so we can discuss further)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Adult Education, Education Leadership, Special Education or a related field
• Previous or current state teaching certification or comparable credential
• Experience in instructional coaching or facilitating professional development for educators
• Experience with blended learning programs or otherwise integrating online learning platforms with in-person instruction
• Ability to develop and adapt processes for low-tech/no-tech environments
• Experience working with or knowledge of the New York City Department of Corrections as an employee, partner, or a formerly incarcerated person.
• Experience leading educational programming in carceral environments 
• Experience working with New York City community-based organizations focused on supporting formerly incarcerated people
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Experience with and knowledge of tutor-centric educational programs and/or volunteer programs
• Experience collaborating with higher education institutions
• An understanding of the US criminal legal system and local policies. 

The Petey Greene Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its personnel decisions based on race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/domestic partner status, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or former incarceration status.

We are committed to ongoing learning and reflection and we are continuously working to ensure that the Petey Greene Program is welcoming and supportive of staff members of all identities, including system-impacted people, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ people. We also believe that this work should be led by system-impacted people, whose perspectives and direct knowledge of the problems are necessary to achieving freedom and educational justice.

Compensation:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000-$72,000 

Benefits:

• The Petey Greene Program’s staff make our work possible and we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support employee’s well-being and professional growth. These benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with the PGP covering 60% (dental and vision) to 82% (medical) of premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan with 1% employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year 
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August
• Dedicated funds for employees to use towards professional development each year
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Access to a local coworking space 

Application Deadlines:
Preferred: May 10, 2026 (We encourage applicants to apply by this date for priority review)
Final:  May 22, 2026

Anticipated Start: June 2026

How to apply
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Program Manager - GED Programs at Rikers Island” and the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

​Manager - Community Education

About RaisingHealth (formerly Academy of Medical & Public Health Services)
RaisingHealth Partners (formerly known as Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS)) is a Brooklyn-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to accessing healthcare for immigrants and other under-served communities in NYC. Every year, we proudly serve and connect more than 20,000 New Yorkers to healthcare systems. Our programs equip immigrant populations with the knowledge to help them navigate the complexities of living in a new city and transition into post-secondary education and/or employment opportunities. At the same time, we also educate community members on their immigrant rights, healthy living, nutrition and health access, and create space for civic engagement.

Description
Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS) d/b/a is a Brooklyn-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to accessing healthcare for immigrants and other underserved communities in NYC. Every year, we proudly serve and connect more than 20,000 New Yorkers to healthcare systems. Our education programs equip immigrant populations with the knowledge to help them navigate the complexities of living in a new city and transition into post-secondary education and/or employment opportunities.

The Manager of Community Education is responsible for organizing strategies and managing learning resources for all RaisingHealth educational offerings. This includes, but is not limited to, curricula oversight for English as a Second Language (ESOL) courses, Mental Health First Aid, workshops and trainings on immigrant rights, civics, health access and literacy and other adult courses.
Duties:

• Develops and executes a comprehensive community education plan, aligned with RaisingHealth’s mission, to increase understanding and achievement of learning objectives with adult learning participants. This will include specific objectives and strategies to identify, cultivate, and engage with clients RaisingHealth supports.
• Provides oversight of RaisingHealth educational programming including ESOL courses, Mental Health First Aid, CPR and other educational workshops and event outreach activities and experiences, including special events that AMPHS hosts and community events in which RaisingHealth participates. Responsibilities include curricula development oversight, educational activities, and related learning materials.
• Develops, supervises, and supports Community Education Partners, Instructors, and other program staff as needed. Projects a positive image of all aspects of RaisingHealth to achieve trust and respect from the community as well as staff.
• Partners with social workers and instructors to identify and address barriers to adult student learning.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5 years of experience of demonstrated proficiency developing lessons, curriculum and facilitating experiential educational programming for adult learners. Demonstrated knowledge and skill of adult learning principles required. Program evaluation experience highly preferred.
• 2 years experience in staff supervision, professional development, training, mentoring and supporting staff one-on-one to meet programmatic goals. Prior experience as an ESOL Instructor highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Training, or related field or a comparable combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Language - Bi-lingual language skills in Spanish and/or Mandarin highly preferred.
• BestPLUScertification preferred. Certification is required once established in Manager of Community Education role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large projects, special events, and meetings. Community outreach, public engagement, cultural competency work, planning and/or conducting educational or recreational programs experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to empathize, advocate, and represent the needs of the community served by RaisingHealth. Prior experience supporting the population served is highly preferred.
• Computer literate. Excellent command of MS Office Suite especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization. If you are passionate about improving community education outcomes and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for the

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Salary
$64,000 - $65,000 per year

Apply here: ​https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/raisinghealth-formerly-academy-of-medical-public-health-services-manager-of-community-education-9e0608f8-9cf0-4c27-9fe5-339158882d36

Hub Manager- St. George Library Center (Full Time)
​Overview
The Adult English Language and Literacy department is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for the New York Public Library.  They use professional teachers to offer free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level. Through formal classes in language and literacy, as well as elective offerings in digital literacy, numeracy, and career development, such as English conversation and citizenship preparation groups, and informal conversation programming, AELL is  charged with the goal of expanding ESOL and adult literacy instruction in the Library. https://www.nypl.org/events/classes/english
 
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Director, the Hub Manager:

• Provides leadership at a hub, supervision, and professional development needed to ensure existing and new staff have the skills to deliver instruction according to the prescribed curricula.
• Is responsible for the data and reporting necessary to assure program goals are carried out.
• Implements new program initiatives, with a special focus on staff development appropriate for improving English language and literacy proficiency and basic numeracy instruction
•  Maintains connections with St. George Library site staff and leadership
•  Contributes to the development of a curriculum scope and sequence, and a training and support plan necessary to insure its implementation
•  Schedules classes, teacher schedules, and informal session times
• Works directly with NYPL staff and students, promoting and modeling effective instructional strategies, methods, and materials use, in a collaborative learning environment

Required Education & Experience

• Master's Degree in TESOL, Adult Literacy, Linguistics, English, or other Education related focus
• 5 years experience leading staff development related to teaching and learning strategies that integrate computer-assisted instruction and multimedia into the curriculum

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of research-based English Language and literacy instruction for adults in the early stages of language acquisition and literacy development
• Demonstrated experience providing team leadership and supervision
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal standards for student achievement (NRS) and the standardized testing (Best Plus and TABE) necessary to document student gains
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience in teaching basic math and knowledge of systematic intensive alphabetics instruction preferred
• Demonstrated experience utilizing databases to track student information and progress

Preferred Qualifications
Multilingual candidates preferred (Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, etc)
 
To apply, go to: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/37897