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ESOL Instructor P/T

3/22/2022

 
Position Filled

Adjunct Lecturer P/T

2/23/2022

 
Multiple Pathways to College (College Prep) Adjunct Lecturers P/T
Positions:  Math, Writing, Reading, and College Computer Skills Lecturers
Start Date:  March 14, 2022 to May 13, 2022
Salary:  Hourly Rate starts at PSC CUNY negotiated rate
 
SUNY Queens EOC (administered by York College, CUNY) seeks three part-time adjunct lecturers for Pathways to College to work remotely and eventually in person at its Jamaica location.  The Center serves an adult, diverse, multi-ethnic population of students.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required or Master’s degree preferred;
  • Proficiency in remote learning instruction;
  • Knowledge of Google Classroom and Zoom proficiency; as well as,
  • Experience working with adult learners and recognizing various learning styles.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct courses online during day hours;
  • Establish clear goals and expectations;
  • Develop lesson plans and maintain a cooperative learning environment;
  • Monitor students’ performance and attendance for required reporting systems;
  • Keep students and administrators informed of student progress by sharing collected data; and
  • Provide feedback to students during office hours.
 
To apply for this position, please send your resume, an updated application letter, and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to cblake2@york.cuny.edu.  

Learning Support Specialist P/T

1/26/2022

 
Department: Queens Public Library / Long Island City Adult Learning Center
Position Title: Part-Time Learning Support Specialist
Hiring Wage: $18 per/hour

SUMMARY
The Learning Support Specialist works as part of a Community Library team to provide direct public service. The Learning Support Specialist is responsible for delivering excellent customer service as well as routine administrative and clerical duties. Supports the Library’s mission, values and overall Strategic Plan.  Provides input to improve the customer experience as well as staff procedures and workflows. Provides assistance to customers in the use of self-service check in/out and multi-functional devices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide stellar customer service (in person & via phone)
  • Provide our teachers with administrative support however necessary
  • Assist with administering pre-/post testing
  • Assist with registration week of each semester by facilitating the completion of student documents and finalizing process of student enrollment
  • Assist with follow-up with students about a variety of topics: absences, lateness, incomplete documents, and reminders, etc.
  • Assist with maintaining internal databases
  • Follow-up with instructional staff about professional development, submitting their monthly reports, lesson plans, and quarterly lesson overviews
  • Input student contact hours, pre-/posttest and student outcomes
  • Assist center manager as needed

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to ebru.mestizoyenal@queenslibrary.org and reference “Part-Time Learning Support Specialist” in the subject line.

Educational Case Manager P/T

1/13/2022

 
General Description
LaGuardia Community College’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) seeks an Educational Case Manager (ECM).  Housed in LaGuardia’s Division of Adult & Continuing Education, CIET provides no-cost educational and training programs designed to assist low-income immigrant English language learners to advance on their educational and career pathways and to achieve their civic and parent engagement goals. 
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
  • Advising and motivating immigrant clients in developing and persisting in their educational and career pathways, both through in-class workshops and one-on-one follow-up sessions.
  • Designing and leading workshops on such topics as goal setting, US-style resume development and interviewing skills, managing test anxiety and stress, navigating systems, and self-care.
  • Coordinating outreach, recruitment, and pre-assessment sessions for new and wait-listed applicants.
  • Tracking student progress, attendance and satisfaction, while completing all data entry tasks as required by funders and the university, and observing established confidentiality measures.
  • Collaborating with ESOL instructors and staff members to monitor and document student and alumnae progress and outcomes, both during courses and after student exit.
  • Identifying and establishing joint referral relationships with relevant community-based organizations, social service agencies, and local immigrant organizations to meet client needs.
  • Providing crisis intervention, support, and referrals to social services for students.
  • Establishing and maintaining an active job-entry referral process with the NYC WorkForce1 system, the ACE Career Development Center, and employer partners for students with employment goals.
  • Participating in funder update and reporting activities, including the writing of monthly and quarterly reports on program and student outcomes using compiled data and student feedback.
Other Duties
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records, as appropriate;
  • Ability to respond calmly to emergencies and to fashion solutions to student, administrative, or technical problems; ability to seek assistance when needed;
  • Ability to establish community networks and deal effectively with community groups;
  • Ability to write clearly and produce/edit accurate, well-organized, and understandable reports;
  • Ability to communicate effectively; ability to listen and respond to the concerns/ideas of others;
  • Ability to work on a team, as well as work independently.​
Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references to Paula Michelin at pmichelin@lagcc.cuny.edu

ESOL Instructor P/T

1/13/2022

 
LaGuardia Community College’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) seeks dynamic and innovative part-time ESOL instructors for its ESOL evening program. Classes are remote.
 
Responsibilities of this position will include:
  • Teaching approximately 9 hours per week in the evening ESOL program 6:00 to 9:00 PM (M/T/W)
  • Creating a communicative online classroom environment for immigrant English language learner adults;
  • Leading students in contextualized ESOL lessons around such themes as college transition, civic engagement, career planning, job readiness, reading and writing skills.
  • Tracking student progress/ attendance and assisting the program with all required documentation;  
  • Other related tasks, as necessary.
  • This part-time position will be at an estimated salary of $38 per hour.
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree, plus a recognized TESOL certification or MA TESOL course work required.
  • Relevant and significant ESOL teaching experience required.
 
Please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references to Paula Michelin at pmichelin@lagcc.cuny.edu

ESOL/ABE/HSE Instructors P/T

12/30/2021

 
Queens Public Library / Long Island City Adult Learning Center 
Position Title:   Part-Time ESOL/ABE/Pre-HSE/HSE Teachers
Hiring Wage:  $38-S40 per/hour 

SUMMARY:
These part-time positions will provide instruction to our ESOL/ABE/Pre-HSE/HSE students at Queens Public Library’s (QPL) Long Island City / Adult Learning Center (LIC/ALC). The teacher will also provide educational guidance to students to ensure the quality of instruction, effective programming, and adequate documentation towards positive educational gain, per government and private foundation contractual requirements. Duties will include assisting in all aspects of lesson planning and teaching the above classes/students utilizing QPL’s Community Learning Program (CLP)-approved curricula and prescribed teaching methodology, including answering student inquiries and providing them instructional support. Also, including assisting LIC/ALC staff and volunteers during registration, pre-and post-testing, and data collection as it relates to class attendance and students’ educational goals & outcomes, as well as helping to track inventory including textbooks, BEST Plus & BEST Literacy test materials. Lastly, duties will include working with Lead Instructors to review and revise curricula and lesson plans prior to each semester, attending internal staff development training/meetings, and external conferences/training, as necessary.  Perform other duties as required.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Applies content knowledge and expertise in teaching to drive participant progress and outcomes.
  • Designs and implements lesson plans that ensure students make measurable skills gains.
  • Administers BEST Plus, Best Literacy, TABE, TASC Readiness, and other applicable testing instruments to assess participants’ measurable skills gains.
  • Refines lessons learned from professional development workshops to develop recommendations for students.
  • Collaborates with the administration to create lesson plans/curricula that allow for flexibility and encourage experimentation/innovation and digital literacy within the overall structure.
  • Facilitates the distribution of information gained through meetings and observations.
  • Leverages best practices in Adult Education principles and instruction to build upon the current curriculum.
  • Recommends appropriate materials and resources to participants, and provides access to computer-assisted instruction.
  • Collaborates in reviewing, editing, and revising curricula as needed.
  • Manages online communications and online support with students.
  • Establishes a clear pedagogy and set of goals/outcomes that guide the entire students.
  • Develops lesson plans sequences for ESOL, ABE, pre-HSE, and HSE resulting in coherent and well-articulated progression across NRS educational levels.
  • Outlines framework to informally assess students during the process of achieving program outcomes and objectives.
  • Incorporates interdisciplinary approaches within the curricula when appropriate.
  • Procures materials, and resources to implement into curricula.
 
The schedule for this position will include Saturdays and evenings as required.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education required. Evidence of mastery and application of adult education principles required.
  • Experience with integrating technology into classroom instruction and supplemental learning outside of a classroom setting required.
  • Strong facilitation, training, and professional development skills are required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment required.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills, exceptional attention to detail, and be highly organized. Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MA in TESOL or related field; also, adult education certification and/or 2-3 years experience teaching adults preferred, as well as TABE and/or BEST Plus/BEST ESOL certification.
  • Working knowledge of TASC/GED, TABE Assessment, Best Plus, and Best Literacy preferred. 
 
TO APPLY:  Please send your resume and cover letter to ebru.mestizoyenal@queenslibrary.org and reference “ESOL/ABE/Pre-HSE/HSE Teacher” in the subject line. 

Adult Literacy Counselor P/T Filled

12/30/2021

 

Intake Clerk P/T

10/20/2021

 
HANAC, INC. seeks an Intake Clerk for George T. Douris site
Start Date: November 1st, 2021
Hourly pay: $18.45 
Monday through Wednesday Evenings from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. & Saturdays from: 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM                               
Summary:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Pre-Test and Post-Test students using BEST Plus 2.0                                       
  • Places students according to English Proficiency Level          
  • Assists students in filling out enrolment forms        
  • Enters information in ASISTS and DYCD Connect data bases on a weekly  basis     
  • Enters data on Google docs on a daily basis
  • Checks data base for accuracy and consistency on a bi-weekly basis
  • Attends BEST Plus 2.0 refresher workshops or recertification workshops
  • Provides information about the program to potential students and organizations
  • Assists with registration and outreach for the program
  • Contacts students who stop coming for more than two sessions
  • Creates folders for all enrolled students, verifies that folders contain all required forms, and verifies that the information is written correctly on the forms.
  • Ensures that each student who has achieved the bench mark hours have a portfolio.
  • Provides teachers with programmatic support like: placing students in different levels or schedules upon conferencing with the teacher.  Provides teachers/instructors with teaching materials like markers, erasers, pencils, calculators, etc.
  • Other duties as required by the program

​Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be BEST Plus 2.0 certified and have experience working in the ASISTS Data Base and DYCD Connect database. Candidates must be flexible and willing to learn programs procedures quickly. Candidates must be able to work independently, have good communication skills, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Docs.

Education and/or Experience required:
High School Diploma Required, Associates Degree preferred and at least one year of experience working with ASISTS data base and DYCD Connect and experience in administering BEST PLUS 2.0

Language Skills: 
Candidate must be Bilingual in English-Spanish to be able to interact with students in both languages. 

Applicant needs to furnish three letters of reference. Submit your resume to the Program Director, Evthoxia Panos at epanos@hanac.org

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Program Assistant P/T

9/15/2021

 
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is currently in search of a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Program Assistant to support our evening ESOL program at I.S. 126 in Astoria.
 
The Program Assistant will be on site three evenings per week - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5-9pm - to ensure the smooth daily operation of English classes for our adult immigrant students. They will assist with student intake and testing, collect and record daily attendance, conduct follow up with students regarding attendance, refer students to receive additional support services, and perform data entry in appropriate databases. 
 
Successful candidates should be bilingual in English and Spanish and have a high school diploma. Prior experience in adult education and/or working with immigrant communities is preferred but not required.
 
If you know someone who might be interested in applying, you can view the full job description and application link here: https://apply.workable.com/jacob-a-riis-neighborhood-settlement/j/32ED6D77B1/

 

Multiple HSE Adjunct Lecturers P/T

8/25/2021

 
Multiple HSE Adjunct Lecturers P/T
Positions:  Math, Science, and Social Studies HSE Lecturers
Start Date:  September 9, 2021
Salary:  Hourly Rate starts at PSC CUNY negotiated rate
 
SUNY Queens EOC (administered by York College, CUNY) seeks three part-time adjunct lecturers for HSE Math, Science, and Social Studies to work remotely and eventually in person at its Jamaica location.  The Center serves an adult, diverse, multi-ethnic population of students.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required or Master’s degree preferred;
  • Knowledge of high school equivalency curriculum and TASC testing requirements;
  • Proficiency in remote learning instruction. Knowledge of Google Classroom and Zoom proficiency a plus; and
  • Experience working with adult learners and recognizing various learning styles.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct courses online;
  • Establish clear goals and expectations;
  • Develop lesson plans and maintain a cooperative learning environment;
  • Monitor students’ performance and attendance for required reporting systems;
  • Keep students and administrators informed of student progress by sharing collected data; and
  • Provide feedback to students during office hours.
 
To apply for this position, please send your resume, an updated application letter, and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to cblake2@york.cuny.edu.  
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