Category: Queens

ESOL Instructor P/T

10/16/2019

ESL Instructor- Evening class in Jamaica, Queens
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL Instructor to provide Workplace Literacy/ESL instruction to adults in Jamaica, Queens. Class will meet 2 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 strongly preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org.
Please indicate "Jamaica ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

Program Assistant P/T

9/18/2019

SEEKING: TEMPORARY EVENING/WEEKEND PART-TIME ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM ASSISTANTS FOR QUEENS and BROOKLYN
Make the Road New York (www.maketheroadny.org) is a non-profit organization that builds the power of Latino and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. We have 23,000 members and operate community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and Westchester.
Current Opening:

MRNY’s Adult Literacy Department seeks two highly motivated, organized, dedicated, and responsible temp/part-time Adult Literacy Administrative Program Assistants to support the adult literacy program with administrative work during a number of high intensity weeks over the course of every school year.

We need individuals willing to work flexible hours on and off throughout the entire year.

During the work weeks, temporary staff will work around 15-25 hours a week, more or less, depending on need.

These are the windows of time during the year when temporary staff need to be available to work:
9/16/19-10/5/19
11/11/19-1/10/20
3/16/19-4/10/16
6/15/20-7/10/20
8/27/20-9/7/20

Temp/part time staff need to be available to work primarily in the later afternoons and evenings and/or weekends during most of all these intense administrative work weeks.

The Program Assistant will, among other things:

Book intake appointments for classes
Test students’ English language skills using Best Plus software
Enroll & re-enroll students in classes
Enter student and program data into Salesforce
Communicate with other staff including teachers and volunteers
Review students’ records & email staff with different requests
Help fill out any forms needed, answer and make phones calls, & do photocopying, faxing, filing, typing, & updating of waiting lists
Attend trainings and meetings as needed
Complete other tasks, as needed, to support the department

Requirements:
Must be:

fully bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written), and comfortable conducting outreach, intake, and phone calls in Spanish
available to provide support in Queens &/ or Brooklyn
efficient, communicative, a team player who works well under pressure and a a fast learner who takes initiative and works independently and maintains high standards

Must have:

An Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or other relevant subject or at least a High School degree or HSE with at least 2 years previous experience working in an office setting.
strong computer and administrative skills

flexibility and the ability to multi-task.
the ability to type at least 35 wpm and have demonstrated computer experience in office programs including Salesforce,Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.

Compensation: $15.76/hr

How to Apply: Please email résumé and cover letter ASAP to Adultedadminjobs@maketheroadny.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviews will likely be held the week of September 16th and week of September 23rd

MRNY is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ, and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.

Educational Case Manager P/T

9/18/2019

Job title: Part-time Educational Case Manager (ECM)
The Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) at LaGuardia Community College, has an employment opening for a Part-time/Temporary Educational Case Manager (ECM).

The primary responsibilities of the position will be:

Counsel and advise clients on all career, academic and social service needs
Summarize student intake forms to assess student needs, coordinate appropriate
referrals/events, and incorporate guest speakers for informative workshops
Conduct college and career workshops for student clients
Assist students with completing education and employment plans
Attend 15 hours of RAEN Professional Development
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a social work, counseling or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
Relevant experience in counseling individuals and/or leading workshops
Strong awareness of the barriers facing immigrants looking to integrate into the US workforce
and academic environment
Some weekday evening hours required (approximately 5-8 pm)
Seeking a professional individual familiar with strengths-based, culturally competent approaches

This part-time, grant-funded position will be scheduled for approximately 19 hours a week at an estimated salary of $38.00 an hour.

Please send resume and cover letter to Paula Michelin at pmichelin@lagcc.cuny.edu

The Center for Immigrant Education and Training offers free and low-cost English classes in the context of specific careers and job training programs, along with career counseling and case management services to low-income immigrant adults. Our goal is to support students in becoming life-long learners and independent, contributing citizens of New York.

ESOL Instructor P/T

9/6/2019

ORGANIZATION: Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (KCS)
POSITION TITLE: ESOL Instructor (Part Time)
DEPARTMENT: Education
REPORTS TO: Education Director

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Founded in 1973 as the first community-based social service agency targeting the Korean population, The Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (KCS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) multi-social service organization supported by government agencies, foundations, corporations and concerned individuals. The objectives of KCS are to develop and deliver a broad range of social service programs to meet the various needs of the community. In order to achieve these objectives, KCS provides various professional community service programs in the areas of Community, Aging, Workforce Development and Public Health.

ABOUT THE POSITION: KCS is seeking a part-time dynamic individual to instruct and train adult immigrants and New American students within KCS’ Education department. Our Adult ESOL Program is funded by New York City’s Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) by contractual agreement. All ESOL instructors will be paid only the instructional hours he/she teaches under the contract requirements.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Planning, preparing and delivering ESOL training to adult immigrant and New American students through the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCDManaging classroom paperwork – including student attendance sheets, progress notes, student works, make-up session schedules, etc.
Assisting the Program Coordinator with student recruitment events
Working with volunteers and teaching assistants for in-class support and supplemental learning opportunities
Attending professional development sessions and monthly staff meetings
Other duties as assigned by the Education Director

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field, with a certificate in TEFL, TESOL,
or related English field or Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 1 year teaching/classroom experience
BEST Plus Test Administration Certificate preferred
Experience with the immigrant community and adult students useful

COMPENSATION:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to tbaik@kcsny.org for more information about KCS, please visit www.kcsny.org.

ESOL Instructor P/T (multiple openings)

8/14/2019

ESL Instructor- Evening class in Washington Heights (Manhattan)
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL Instructor to provide Workplace Literacy/ESL instruction to adults in Washington Heights. Classes will meet 2 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, experience teaching vocational ESL, and experience teaching digital literacy strongly preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred. Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate "Washington Heights ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

ESL Instructor- Evening class in the Bronx
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL instructor to provide Workplace Literacy/ESL instruction to adults in the Bronx. Classes will meet 2 evenings a week from 6-9pm. Duties include: assessing/testing students, providing appropriate instruction etc. BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. Bi-lingual Spanish and BEST Plus certification strongly preferred. Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate " Bronx Evening ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

ESL Instructor- Evening class in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL Instructor to provide ESL instruction to adults in Brooklyn (Sunset Park). Classes will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9pm. Duties include: assessing/testing students, providing appropriate instruction etc. BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. BEST Plus certification and bi-lingual Spanish strongly preferred. Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate "Sunset Park ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

ESL Instructor- Evening class in Jamaica, Queens
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL Instructor to provide Workplace Literacy/ESL instruction to adults in Jamaica, Queens . Classes will meet 2 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 strongly preferred. Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate "Queens ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

Bi-lingual Mandarin ESL Instructors- Brooklyn and Queens
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire experienced bi-lingual Mandarin ESL instructors for evening classes in Brooklyn and Queens. BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. BEST Plus certification strongly preferred. Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate "Bi-lingual Mandarin ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

Literacy Coordinator F/T

7/30/2019

Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site, multi-service settlement house that serves the diverse population of Queens through a broad network of programs and services for children and youth, adults, and families and older Adults. We are a modern interpretation of the traditional settlement house, bringing to our work current best practices, cost-effective management, innovative leadership and a passion for social and economic justice.

The Literacy Coordinator is responsible for identifying suitable age-appropriate curricula, helping staff create age and developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans, and overseeing implementation of program activities. The Coordinator will also have a key role in coaching and developing staff to foster continuous quality improvement (e.g., through data-informed decision-making, effective supervision and professional development).

Responsibilities:

Work with our 15 school and center-based sites to create and develop a coordinated family literacy approach and activities for QCH.
Work with QCH leadership to construct a long-term plan for fully embedding and sustaining literacy as an agency-wide focus.
Work with the citywide campaign to expand family literacy programming and establish partnerships with literacy organizations.
Work with and train the Education Specialists at each of the school and center-based sites to review all lesson plans and ensure proper alignment to Family Literacy best practices around family literacy and DOE standards.
Assist participants in actively achieving increased comprehension and retention of specific subject material, and improve academic skills in designated areas.
Support staff in execution of lesson plans, academic activities, and give constructive feedback. Provide coaching on classroom management and other areas.
Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Education; teaching credentials a plus.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with youth in a teaching, group work, or session facilitation capacity.
Knowledge of NYS Common Core Standards; experience in curriculum development and implementation in secondary education.
Exceptional coaching and problem solving skills that will support, develop, and evaluate staff.

Additional Details:
SALARY: Mid-$50K range, commensurate with experience;
excellent benefits
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 11A-7P, with flexibility for meetings, special events, and school schedules

Application Method:
Please send a resume and a cover letter that highlights your experience and interest related to this role, with subject line “Family Literacy Coordinator” to recruitment@qchnyc.org .

HSE Instructor P/T

7/30/2019

JOB TITLE: High School Equivalency Teacher – Adult Education
REPORTS TO: Rochdale Adult Learning Center Manager
JOB LOCATION: Queens Library Rochdale Adult Learning Center 169-09 137th Ave., Jamaica NY 11434

Job Summary:
Rochdale Adult Learning Center seeks Part-Time Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency Teachers to teach 4-5 subjects (Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Math and Science) to adult students in the Adult Education Program, and prepare students for the TASC exam. The position requires creative and dedicated instructors particularly experienced with teaching adults. We have immediate openings for the Fall 2019 Semester; Monday & Thursdays from 4-8pm. Starting pay is $38 per hour.
Responsibilities:

Manage a classroom of up to 15-25 adults over the age of 18+.
Help students prepare for the TASC exam and improve their literacy level.
Develop daily lesson plans aligned with curriculum.
Review assessments tests and monitor students’ educational progress and liaise with staff members. Provide feedback and establish education plans
Report attendance for each session.
Demonstrate ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in using technology in the classroom.
Knowledge of MS Office and google drive.
Provide tutoring services to students

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and minimum 3+ years’ experience teaching Adult Basic Education.
Experienced teachers with good interpersonal skills who enjoy working in diverse cultural settings.
Passionate teachers looking to empower underserved communities through Adult Basic education.
Excellent communication, organizational, verbal and written skills.
Experience with TABE testing preferred.
Knowledge of Common Core Basics and College and Career Readiness Standards preferred.
Knowledge of the New York State TASC exam preferred.

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to lrodriguez@queenslibrary.org with “HSE Teacher” in the subject line.
Queens Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESOL Instructors P/T

7/30/2019

Make the Road New York is hiring 3 PT ESOL teachers to assess students, build community and confidence in the classroom, and design/organize and deliver ESOL instruction that is level appropriate and thematically relevant to immigrant community residents seeking to improve their English skills and their lives and circumstances. Classes are afternoon and evening in Jackson Heights.
Requirements: BA, 3 yrs. ESOL teaching experience, preferably teaching adults. Must be creative, organized, and committed to thematic instruction and learner-centered, participatory education; able to speak some Spanish with students, sense of humor, good team player, tech savvy and BEST Plus certification.

Strongly Preferred: Teaching Certification or Masters in TESOL; experience in community based social justice organizations; interest in collaboration and professional development with team members.

Read full job descriptions here

Please send resumes and cover letters to Adulteducationjobs@maketheroadny.org Please put your name, the position and date of initial inquiry in the email’s subject line. Ex.- Subject: Jaime Smith-Qns ESOL Teacher-7.11

Interviews will be the weeks of Aug 5 and 12th and training/onboarding will begin soon afterward.

Director of Adult Learning F/T

7/3/2019

Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. We transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of offering pioneering programs and services to the most diverse county in the United States. Queens Public Library is a private, non-profit corporation with 1,700 employees serving 65 locations.

Within the larger scope of formal and informal learning of the Programs & Services Department (PSD) and reporting to the Vice President of Programs and Services, the Director of Adult Learning develops, leads, manages and coordinates all aspects of formal and informal learning programs and services for adults and young adults delivered by Queens Public Library (QPL). The Director of Adult Learning’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the supervision of five areas providing adult literacy programs including ESOL; Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency instruction; Digital Inclusion and technology training initiatives; Career Pathways and Entrepreneurial training and services; and programs and services to meet the needs of new immigrants.

The Director assists library leadership in articulating the Library’s vision for success in serving the varied and changing educational needs of our customers. The Director is responsible for ensuring that Queens Public Library continues to be a national leader in the provision of adult education. In collaboration with staff, Vice President of PSD and Chief Librarian the Director of Adult Learning:

Creates comprehensive service plans and strategic initiatives to enhance and expand adult learning opportunities system wide.
Identifies new programmatic needs and funding opportunities.
Assists in preparing grant requests and contracts as needed.
Oversees major grant funded initiatives, ensuring the library’s full compliance with all aspects of the grants including service goals, procurement and budgetary requirements.
Serves as the primary programmatic liaison to all funders.
Creates, oversees, and monitors Adult Learning’s operating, government grants, and private funding budgets to ensure equitable and effective services across the five areas.
Ensures that all staff are using provided tools to track and assess program effectiveness including:
Creation of individual service strategies.
Documentation of case notes and interactions.
Tracking and assessment of individual participants’ progress.
Tracking internal and external referrals.
Anticipates program related and financial problems. Reports these issues to the Vice President in a timely manner.
Represents Queens Public Library at meetings of NYC, NYS, Federal and international literacy and workforce providers at conferences and interagency meetings.
Maintains effective programmatic partnerships and referral networks.
Performs other duties as assigned.

The Director is responsible for recruiting, training, mentoring, managing, providing appropriate professional development to, and assessing the performance of a large and diverse staff of full-time and part-time professionals and paraprofessionals at locations throughout Queens. The Director works with other Library departments to:

Locate or relocate program staff and other materials in a timely manner.
Ensure that customers have adequate space and environmental supports needed to pursue their learning activities.
Perform regular site visits.
Ensure compliance with library policies, procedures and best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Education, Adult Education or a related field required.
At least 7 years of experience managing adult learning services required. Experience in a nonprofit work environment preferred.
At least 5 years of experience designing, developing, implementing, and sustaining large-scale educational programs required.
Experienced with the implementation and management of complex government and private grants required.
Must be detail oriented with the ability to work with diverse populations and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Experience working with and developing new trends in adult learning instruction.
Must have experience in managing and supervising staff.
Excellent organizational skills required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Understanding of and experience in preparing financial/budget reports.
Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel; experience with other MS Office applications preferred.
Experience working in a library setting is preferred.

TO APPLY: Please email your resume and cover letter to: QLcareers@queenslibrary.org and reference “Director of Adult Learning - EXTERNAL” in the subject line. Resumes will only be accepted by email.
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The Queens Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

New American Initiative Coordinator F/T

4/10/2019

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New American Initiative Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the Director with the strategy, implementation, fidelity, and quality of the New Americans Initiative programs and services.
Responsibilities:

Provide ongoing support and case management to participants and community members including providing and documenting referrals as per program standards.
Handle all issues related to program eligibility and ensure participants understand and adhere to program philosophy, standards, rules and regulations
Oversee registration, authentic assessment and orientation for new students. Ensuring consistent retention.
Maintain internal case files and ensure timely data entry into the Collaborate, ASISTS, Capricorn and or any other database assigned to the branch, including but not limited to intake, goals and outcomes, pre and post testing, attendance, case notes and insuring that supporting documentation is scanned and uploaded into the database.
Maintain up to date referral network and linkage agreements, ensure that workshop instructors deliver contextualized, community-driven workshops that integrates technology, family, health, and financial literacy.
Assist with reporting to government and private funders; tracking and reporting student data and achievement results and coordinating the operational aspects of the New Americans Welcome Center.
Recruit, on-board and supervise volunteers and interns by articulating expectations, displaying model behavior, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and relationships.
Organize and manage Instructor and Intern / Volunteer schedules
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Mental Health or a related field; related experience preferred.
Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy and civic education, immigration legal services and case management.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient and able to work well with others, and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators and partnerships.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite; Window based computer applications and database management.
Bilingual (Mandarin) preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please forward your cover letter and resume with subject line “New American Initiative Coordinator” to lblancaflor@ymcanyc.org or to:

Flushing YMCA
Attn.: Lorna Blancaflor
138-46 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11354

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