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Clinical Certified Medical Assistant Instructor P/T

4/9/2025

 
Functional Job Title: CCMA Instructor 
Location: College of Staten Island
Department: Workforce Development and Innovation 
Status: P/T
Salary: $50.00 an hour 
General Description
Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. Drawing on the rich heritage of the City University of New York which has provided access to excellence in higher education since 1847, the College of Staten Island offers that same opportunity in New York City’s Borough of Staten Island. The College is dedicated to helping its students fulfill their creative, aesthetic, and educational aspirations through competitive and rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. We embrace the strength of our diversity, foster civic-mindedness, and nurture responsible citizens for 
our city, country, and the world.

The Office of Workforce Development and Innovation at the College of Staten Island is seeking an experienced and engaging Part-Time Healthcare Instructor to deliver hybrid evening classes in Clinical Certified Medical Assisting. The role involves teaching both theory and hands-on skills using a pre-approved curriculum to address critical workforce needs.

Core Responsibilities: 
  • Deliver a relevant and industry-standard curriculum that prepares learners to pass the NHA’s CCMA certification exam as well as secure sustainable employment. 
  • Effectively blend traditional classroom techniques with online learning tools to ensure a diverse group of adult learners are engaged and successful.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as needed, including engaging in outreach and  community events to drive program enrollment, as well as managing the inventory of program materials and equipment.

Qualifications: 
  • Active CCMA certification from a respected credentialing body, with a solid professional reputation.
  • Demonstrated success in healthcare training and instruction, with a passion for educating others.
  • Expert knowledge of medical assisting theory, industry best practices, and emerging employment trends.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and support a diverse group of adult learners.
  • Tech-savvy, proficient in Microsoft 365 and experienced with CRM platforms used by CUNY and Office.
  • Highly organized, reliable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

​Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their teaching philosophy and relevant experience to: [email protected] Subject Line: P/T CCMA Instructor Position

Phlebotomy Instructor P/T

1/29/2025

 
Functional Job Title: P/T Phlebotomy Instructor
Contract Title: Continuing Education Teacher (CET)
Location: College of Staten Island/Greenwich House
Department: Workforce Development and Innovation
Status: Temporary P/T / 10 hours per week
Salary: $55.00/hour

​General Description:
Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. Drawing on the rich heritage of the City University of New York that has provided access to excellence in higher education since 1847, the College of Staten Island offers that same opportunity in New York City’s Borough of Staten Island. The College is dedicated to helping its students fulfill their creative, aesthetic, and educational aspirations through competitive and rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. We embrace the strength of our diversity, foster civic mindedness, and nurture responsible citizens for our city, country, and the world.

The College of Staten Island’s Office of Workforce Development and Innovation is seeking a dynamic and compassionate part-time Phlebotomy Technician Instructor to work with a group of adult learners who identify as actively in recovery. This unique opportunity is part of an exciting pilot workforce development project developed in collaboration with Greenwich House and LabCorp. The initiative is dedicated to training, certifying, and preparing 30 individuals as Phlebotomy Technicians, offering them a transformative path toward stable employment in the healthcare sector.

As a part-time instructor, you will be responsible for delivering 6 to 10 hours of weekly Phlebotomy training at the Greenwich House Lifelong Skills and Opportunity Center. Your role will be crucial in preparing students to successfully pass the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician certification exam (PBT). In addition to delivering high-quality, engaging instruction, you will work closely with the Greenwich House team, which provides career navigation and work readiness support, as well as coordinate with LabCorp for 120 hours of hands-on clinical experience across various LabCorp sites in the city.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in a health career training program, a commitment to supporting individuals in recovery, and the ability to foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment for students who may not have been in an academic setting for some time.
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This position reports to the Workforce Administrative Team and will work collaboratively on-site with Greenwich House’s program and case management team and LabCorp’s clinical placement team.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Deliver engaging, high-quality phlebotomy technician training through dynamic lectures and hands-on lab activities tailored to the needs of adult learners at the Greenwich House Lifelong Skills and Opportunity Center (Lower East Side, Manhattan).
  • Foster a positive, supportive, and safe learning environment that encourages student success, empowerment, and growth.
  • Develop and maintain individualized learner portfolios, closely tracking and reporting each student’s progress, achievements, and areas for improvement throughout their training journey.
  • Perform other job-related duties as required, ensuring a holistic and responsive approach to meeting the needs of students.
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a phlebotomist or related allied health position.
  • ASCP PBT certified and in good standing with professional affiliates.
  • Experience and demonstrated success in healthcare training and instruction.
  • Exceptional presentation, verbal, and interpersonal skills to successfully work with and present to diverse learners and audiences
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 with intermediate to advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
  • Highly organized, trustworthy and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to [email protected] using the following subject line: P/T Phlebotomy Instructor Position

CUNY Start Writing Assistant P/T

8/1/2024

 
Background
CUNY Start is an intensive pre-matriculation program that helps CUNY associate degree-seeking students increase their academic proficiency in English and mathematics. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, the University's community colleges, New York City College of Technology and the College of Staten Island work collaboratively to provide students with an innovative approach to developmental education. CUNY Start is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, ongoing professional development, and mentor- based training  model.

​CUNY Start’s English program is offered as part of CUNY Start’s full-time program or as a standalone English program, known as English Start, during the summer, winter, fall and spring semesters. Students in the CUNY Start English program are provided with specialized instruction and advisement that helps students develop their English skills, prepare for college-level English classes, and meet CUNY proficiency milestones.

Job Description
The CUNY Start Writing Assistant is a part-time College Assistant who will work as a member of the English team, supporting the work of the Core teacher in a CUNY Start classroom. The Writing Assistant reports to the CUNY Start Director at their appointed campus.

CUNY Start may deliver instruction in multiple formats: in-person, online or as hybrid classes that are both online and in-person. Online instruction may be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching that is determined at the discretion of program management. Online work may entail instruction on such platforms as Blackboard, Brightspace, Zoom, and other remote instructional tools that are available and approved by the University and which support the goals and practices of the program.

Responsibilities
  • Key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:
  • Read the CUNY Start English Curriculum closely, and become familiar with CUNY Start learning procedures, 
  • assignments, and goals;
  • Attend portions of the CUNY Start English class, and support the CUNY Start Core teacher as appropriate;
  • Respond in writing to student papers and essays;
  • Facilitate and/or support small groups including circulating throughout the class to observe and guide 
  • student discussions;
  • Tutor CUNY Start students individually and in small groups;
  • Participate in CUNY Start team meetings about students’ progress;
  • Participate in training activities led by the CUNY Start Professional Development team for English;
  • Perform duties assigned by the Core teacher, including taking attendance, tracking students’ assignments, and setting up online and in-person classrooms.

Requirements
  • The preferred candidate will possess the educational and professional qualifications as indicated below:
  • Experience responding to academic writing and working with non-traditional college students
  • Master’s Degree preferred
  • Ability to assist students and perform duties online

Employment
  • $25.51 per hour for approximately 20 hours a week for 12 weeks or 240 hours with the possibility of continued appointment in the spring based on available funding and program need.
  • Appointment period: Fall 2024 
  • Successful candidates have the potential for continued employment in spring 2024 pending funding availability and program need.

To apply, submit the following items to [email protected]
  • A cover letter and resume;
  • A copy of an English lesson plan that highlights your teaching and learning values.

CUNY Start is always looking for talented people of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions – so that our staff is a direct reflection of the people we serve. Additional information about CUNY Start can be found at www.cuny.edu/cunystart.

Digital Literacy & Navigation Instructors

1/11/2024

 
Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 27,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer), public education, health care access, and immigration reform. MRNY is a newly unionized workplace, currently negotiating its first Collective Bargaining Agreement.

MRNY is a multi-service organization.  Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more.

The Adult Education team is composed of instructors, admin staff, data staff, case managers and program managers.  We run classes in all 5 of MRNY’s locations and our Queens office is the location where the largest number of ESOL and Civics classes are offered.  Our team collaborates often with other MRNY teams to ensure that the students in our classes get the educational services that they need as well as other information and opportunities to engage in community life. 

Current Opening:
The Role(s): Make the Road New York (MRNY) is looking for temporary digital literacy & navigation instructors who can deliver in-person instruction to immigrants with low digital literacy levels seeking to develop basic skills with which to use digital tools and programs in their daily lives. The instructors will be using a combination of Northstar, MRNY, and Google Applied skills materials which they will adapt to respond to each group’s evolving needs. All courses will be held in Spanish.
  
Length of position: Each instructor will work from mid January to late May or June. Depending on funding, the position may be able to continue beyond then. Each instructor will teach classes for one 8 week cycle in February and March and another 8 week cycle in April and May. 

Locations/class schedules: (All offices are MTA accessible.) 

Position 1: Jackson Heights/Corona Queens and Bushwick Brooklyn
Brooklyn class: Bushwick, Brooklyn - Monday & Friday from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Queens class: Jackson Heights/Corona, Queens - Wednesday & Thursday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm  
Position 2: Port Richmond, SI
Staten Island class: Port Richmond, Staten Island -  Tuesdays 6-10pm
Hours/wk: 
Position 1: 18 hrs/wk
Position 2: 9 hrs/wk

***NOTE: We are also open to hiring one person for all 3 classes. If one person takes all 3 classes the position will be for a total of 26 hours/wk.  

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
  • Plan and deliver  digital literacy instruction to Spanish speaking, adult immigrants with low digital literacy. 
  • Adapt and develop curricular materials to fulfill class evolving needs
  • provide in-person support to students 
  • Keep student attendance and contact students with chronic absences and latenesses to encourage participation.
  • Enter class data make progress notes on Salesforce as well as in other databases
  • Properly archive class materials
Requirements:
  • Eligible to work in the US
  • Required to be fully vaccinated with and FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior first day of employment
  • Bilingual: Spanish/English
  • Candidates should have intermediate to advanced computer skills including high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Email, and a strong understanding of the essential digital literacy skills.
  • At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating digital literacy classes for groups of students /Proven track record of coaching and/or teaching adults 
  • High school diploma required
  • Enthusiasm for working with adult learners
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment

Job Competencies:
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work under pressure required.
  • Strong communication skills- including listening skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational skills including: an attention to detail and ability to multitask and manage disparate projects and tasks within set timeframes
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Strong self awareness and emotional intelligence
  • High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole
Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education. MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $24.32 to $32.77.


How to Apply
Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York 
career center.
For external applicants, please click here.

Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

ESOL Instructor P/T

3/15/2023

 
P/T ESOL Instructor
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) 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 such as English conversation and citizenship preparation groups, AELL has taken on the charge to expand ESOL programming in the Library through both in-person and online instruction.

Key Responsibilities:
Working with the Associate Director and the Hub Manager, hourly instructors will:
  • Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
  • Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language  teaching environment during class-time.
  • Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals.
  • Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit and maintain students and student records
  • Maintain daily attendance records
  • Prepare weekly lesson plans for each session based on the curriculum.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise
  • Bachelor’s degree required, with training and/or experience in ESOL
  • Experience teaching adults both in-person and online
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with a variety of people, in a multicultural setting, involving a variety of team situations
  • Experience administering standardized assessments
  • Successfully demonstrated knowledge of technology-assisted learning, instructional software, video, audio and distance learning
  • Successfully demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom

Schedule/Anticipated Vacancies:
Bronx:
Allerton Library: Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-8:30pm
Jerome Park Library: Monday/Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm
To apply for Bronx positions, visit:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/2cc76db3-79d9-41ad-8a38-551f43a57876

Manhattan:
Hudson Park Library: Monday/Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library: Monday/Wednesday 6:00-8:30pm
Washington Heights Library: Saturday 10:00-2:00pm 
Washington Heights Library: Monday/Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm (2 positions)
To apply for Manhattan positions, visit:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/93a85d97-7a53-4c4f-8482-f810a2549fc4

Staten Island:
Great Kills Library: Saturday 10:00-2:00pm
To apply for Staten Island positions, visit:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/dfcf2c9f-3a38-426e-96d8-5e26cea1c6ef

Employer Engagement Specialist P/T

2/22/2023

 
The Office of Workforce Development and Innovation at CUNY’s College of Staten Island, develops and offers workforce training programs designed to address critical skill gaps in high growth industries. The Workforce Development team seeks a P/T employer engagement specialist to serve as a liaison for CSI’s Cloud Academy AWS certification students and employment or internship opportunities in the cloud computing IT field. 

The P/T Employer Engagement Specialist’ responsibilities will center namely around employer engagement, recruitment, and hiring strategies; resulting in the creation of a robust pipeline of trained Cloud Academy graduates to high-quality, paid employment opportunities. The Engagement Specialist will work collaboratively with CSI’s Office of Workforce Development and Innovation team and Cloud Academy’s AWS instructors to design and provide learner-centered, career readiness activities, and facilitate networking events in response to demand for AWS certified employees. The Employer Engagement Specialist will report to the Senior Advisor in the Office of Workforce Development.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and collect IT job market trends to determine current market conditions and talent needs. 
  • Develop and sustain employer relationships in the IT career sector. 
  • Establish a pipeline of employment and internship opportunities for AWS participants and oversee the recruitment/placement process. 
  • Work with the business community to increase their participation in campus career readiness activities such as virtual or in-person career exploration events, professional panels, etc. 
  • Track and collect data around employer partners, internship and job opportunities.
  • Responsible for data entry for monthly progress reports.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3+ years of relevant experience in workforce development, particularly in the IT sector. 
  • Strong knowledge of hiring practices, entry-level talent needs, and paid internship/job opportunities.
  • Solutions-oriented, strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to meet established targets and deadlines. 
  • Tech savvy and comfortable using a variety of technology tools and software. 
  • A natural relationship builder and demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty, students, and employers in promoting a diverse, equitable, 
  • and inclusive workforce/academic environment. 
  • Highly organized and able to work both independently and as part of a team. 
  • Attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. 

Schedule: 19 hours a week
Compensation: $35.00 per hour 

Interested candidates should apply: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=SI2301-00532

ESOL Instructor P/T

1/18/2023

 
​P/T ESOL Instructor
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) 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 such as English conversation and citizenship preparation groups, AELL has taken on the charge to expand ESOL programming in the Library through both in-person and online instruction.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with the Associate Director and the Hub Manager, hourly instructors will:
  • Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
  • Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language  teaching environment during class-time.
  • Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals.
  • Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit and maintain students and student records
  • Maintain daily attendance records
  • Prepare weekly lesson plans for each session based on the curriculum.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise
  • Bachelor’s degree required, with training and/or experience in ESOL
  • Experience teaching adults both in-person and online
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with a variety of people, in a multicultural setting, involving a variety of team situations
  • Experience administering standardized assessments
  • Successfully demonstrated knowledge of technology-assisted learning, instructional software, video, audio and distance learning
  • Successfully demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom

Schedule/Anticipated Vacancies at Staten Island:
Monday/Wednesday 4:00pm-6:00pm Great Kills Library -In Person

To apply for Staten Island positions, visit:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/61165

Adult Ed Admin Coordinator F/T

11/29/2022

 
Adult Ed Admin Coordinator
Full-Time Non-Exempt Bklyn/SI, NY, US

Salary Range: $51,859.00 To 61,859.00 Annually- dependent on relevant experience (NOTE: The salary will be higher in FY 23 due to a  8.7% COLA raise that will be added for 1/1/23.)

Make the Road New York builds the power of Latino and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road NY operates neighborhood-based community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island, Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester. With a membership of more than 24,000 low-income New Yorkers, Make the Road tackles the critical issues facing our community: workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant rights, language-access, LGBTQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform.

The Department:
One-third of adult New Yorkers– over two million people– lack either English proficiency or a high school diploma, but inadequate funding means that just 3% of New Yorkers have access to critical classes. Make the Road New York’s Adult Education team helps meet this need by providing English, tech, citizenship preparation, Bridge to Health Careers, and Community Health Worker classes to over 1,300 adults annually and by working in coalition with other providers across the city and state to push for better funding for adult education classes for all New Yorkers.

The Role:
The Adult Education Admin Coordinator at Make the Road NY designs and carries out the outreach, orientation/testing, intake and post testing for the adult education classes including ESOL, Civics, Food Handlers Certification and Health Job Training Program. This position is based in Bushwick because the classes are offered in Bushwick. This position will be carried out in coordination with MRNY staff from our Health, Admin, Adult Ed, Volunteer Management, Communications teams and others. The person in this position will also work closely with the outreach specialist and other members of the admin leadership team in order to strategize on and implement outreach and other more general admin work work to keep the Ad Ed classes filled and running smoothly.

Responsible for the coordination of: intake, enrollment, attendance, data collection, post-testing, re-enrollment, data gathering and reporting for classes in SI and Brooklyn.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Intake for Adult Education Classes (ESOL, Civics and ESOL/Food Protection classes):
  • Staff, organize, and run intake events three times per year, drawing hundreds of interested community members into MRNY’s BK and SI offices for information, orientation, testing, and enrollment.
  • Serve as central program contact for teachers, students, and management during class cycles.
  • Ensure proper collection and submission of student attendance and testing data by setting and enforcing deadlines, entering program data into Salesforce and the appropriate databases, and instituting quality control measures.
  • Support retention goals by tracking student absenteeism, calling absent students to remind them of class and encouraging their return, and flagging related issues to teachers and management.
  • Support teachers and admin decision making by providing periodic reports and updates regarding student progress, attendance, and other measures.
  • Provide teachers and admin staff with training on program processes such as outreach, intake, re-enrollment, data entry in Salesforce, retention activities, etc.
  • Ensure student and program records are complete and accurate in advance of grantor site visits, prepare presentation materials, attend to grantor needs and requests during site visits.
  • Fulfill Senior Grant Manager requests for information and reports; execute tasks as directed.
  • Support and supervise staff and interns.
  • Represent Make the Road at grantor informational meetings, software and testing training events, and other functions.
Oversee/Supervise Health training class Recruitment (Bridge and CHW)
  • Working in coordination with outreach specialist--- as part of that, set outreach/intake weekly goals and send updates to interested stakeholders weekly
  • Communicating directly with individuals, agency partners, and others across the city to promote the programs;
  • Updating and distributing outreach materials via email, social media, mailings, street flyering and agency drop offs as needed.
Oversee Orientation/ Testing and Enrollment process (Bridge and CHW):
  • Ensure enrollment numbers of 22-30 students per class:
  • Making and tracking of orientation/testing/ interview appointments for trainings
  • Orienting potential candidates about the programs
  • Assessing students to determine eligibility
  • Enrolling students in classes using an in house Salesforce Database
  • Maintaining data related to outreach and intake in a specialized Google database for this purpose as well as SF if/as necessary
Other administrative responsibilities:
  • Enable the organization and department to attract and keep funders, and assess and improve our work - by maintaining registration, attendance, and other necessary data in Salesforce, and collecting other information as decided by the department or mandated by funders-ie- intake data, testing data, work authorization and educational level documentation, survey data, etc
  • Filling out any forms needed, answering and making phone calls, photocopying, faxing, filing, typing, updating waiting lists.
  • Read and respond to MRNY emails
  • Support with other organizational and adult education department projects as needed
Supervising direct reporting staff and volunteers regularly: to move the work forward and to check in on the status of work toward our goals
  • Managing two 40 hour/week admin assistants as well as one 30 hour/week PT admin assistant who will support the project work during intensive summer and late Fall/Winter intake periods (6-7 mouths/yr for June-mid Sept, mid-Oct-early Jan), and working with our volunteer management team to leverage volunteer support
  • Provide direct supervision to admin staff in a manner that promotes monthly growth and development in skills and potential by:
  • Holding 1 on 1s to review work plans for any health training outreach/intake support staff
  • Calling/facilitating health training team meetings as needed with adult ed, health and volunteer partners
  • Scheduling and preparing agendas for those meetings
  • Participate fully in supervisory, department, all-staff and cross-department meetings and retreats as well as professional development trainings quarterly
Team/Org Communication:
  • Attend all team, leadership team, MRNY staff, and other meetings as needed
  • Stay on top of all emails relevant to job description and organizational needs
  • Maintain communication with HR and IT/tech support for any needs that arise
  • Identify communicate program needs to the Program Director
  • Assist in program development by participating in on-going reflection and change making process
Qualifications:
  • Eligible to work in the US
  • Must be fully vaccinated with and FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to first day of employment
  • BA, case management experience- minimum 3 years
  • Bilingual Spanish English
Preferred Skills/experience:
experience working in immigrant services and/or community-based social justice organizations,   experience engaging in collaborative project development and educational programming/human services delivery with team members
Salary and Benefits:  Starting salary is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education. MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $51,859 - $61,859  (NOTE: The salary will be higher in FY 23 due to a  8.7% COLA raise that will be added for 1/1/23.)

How to Apply: 

Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center here
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MRNY is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse staff. Women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities 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, genetic information, disability or marital status.

Curriculum Developer P/T

10/6/2022

 
P/T Curriculum Developer
The Office of Workforce Development and Innovation at CUNY’s College of Staten Island, develops and offers workforce training programs designed to address critical skill gaps in high growth industries.

The Workforce Development team seeks a P/T curriculum developer who will be responsible for designing cutting-edge workforce training programs spanning diverse industries including; technology, healthcare, business administration and clean energy. The curriculum developer will report to the Director of Workforce Development.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross departmental stakeholders in the conceptualization and design of top tier workforce training modules and curricula.
  • Build and design learning metrics, rubrics, and outcomes in conjunction with curricula.
  • Update training materials when applicable, including assessments that can be used effectively by Workforce’s trainers and instructors.
  • Design supplemental study materials and assessments, which will enhance trainees’ experiences and that are reflective of best practices in adult learning.
  • Work collaboratively with the Workforce Director and other team members to develop and submit grant proposals.
  • Work effectively in a fast paced environment with minimal guidance.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred).
  • At least five years’ experience designing and writing workforce training curricula.
  • Experience designing learning modules for virtual, hybrid and in person settings.
  • Versed in andragogy and learner centered instructional approaches.
  • Knowledge of learning management systems.
Schedule: 19 hours a week
Compensation: $50.00 an hour
Interested candidates should apply: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=SI-2208-005023

ESOL Literacy Instructor P/T

9/1/2022

 
Make the Road New York is hiring an instructor for an in-person Adult Literacy ESOL class for the Sept-June school year at our Port Richmond, SI office. 

We offer paid prep time, meeting time, and holiday time, the option of summer work and a strong culture of support and collaboration.  

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of Latino and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates neighborhood-based community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; and Brentwood, Long Island. With a membership of over 24,000 low-income New Yorkers, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our community: workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant civil rights, language-access, LGBTQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform.

Make the Road New York  https://maketheroadny.org/ is a multi-service organization. Our Education Department offers English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, health job training classes and in-school and after-school youth programs. Our Community Organizing Projects help New Yorkers to implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. And our Departments of Legal, Health & Support Services provides direct legal representation, case management, and facilitated enrollment into public health insurance programs, training, and strategic support for members and organizing campaigns. Our attorneys and advocates specialize in labor and employment law, public benefits, disability benefits, housing law, healthcare and health insurance access, immigration, public education, domestic violence, and LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) civil rights issues.

All candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID.  Classes will run until the end of June 2023 and summer work time will be available after that if/as teachers are interested.  

Office Location: Port Richmond Staten Island
Days of Wk: T-W-Th
Time class runs / (hrs): 6-9pm  (9 hrs/wk)
type/level of class: ESOL high beginning/ low inter-mediate
Hope to have teachers start on this date: ASAP- class will ideally start 9/13 (or soon after)
Total average hrs of work a week  you’ll be paid: 16 hrs/wk
 
*In addition to class time, teachers are paid a .5 hrs/prep for every teaching hour, 1 hr a week to communicate with students outside of class, and 1 hr a week for meetings with supervisors/other teachers.  

Teachers are also paid for occasional required professional development and meeting time and are expected to help with attendance, as well as post testing and re-enrollment at the end of the cycle. Teachers are also supported and paid to write monthly progress notes. (Training on any of the related admin tasks will be provided as well regular support on curricular and student related issues/questions.)
Teachers’ responsibilities include: 
  • Curricular design work- Hand in course outlines, unit and lesson plans and related materials in the requested format by the deadlines that are set and agreed to. Maintain all of that in the Google drive, and integrate certain thematic content and materials into lessons as required by funders or decided by the team;   
  • Student Assessment- combine BEST Plus initial assessments with original reading and writing assessments at the beginning of the cycle and continue to assess students in an intentional and structured way throughout the cycle
  • Instruction- Deliver content material in ways that take into account students’ levels and learning styles, the need to pace and scaffold information, and the need to balance the 4 skills + vocabulary development and grammar skill development
  • Communication with and support of students - Call absent students every day and document calls; make referrals to MRNY’s case manager as needed
  • Related admin/grant related tasks- in addition to tracking attendance, help with post testing, grading of samples of students’ work, and writing monthly progress notes for a portion of students in the class, as funders require
  • Participate in meetings and trainings- attend external professional development according to funders’ requirements, as well as 1 on 1 support meetings, team and staff meetings

Strongly Preferred:  At least 3 yrs. ESOL teaching experience preferably to adults in community based settings.

Job Requirements:
  • Eligible to work in the US 
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Teaching Certification or Masters in TESOL
  • BEST Plus certification (ESOL)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enough Spanish to communicate with students outside of class if not occasionally within class
  • Very strong facility with most or all of these: GSuite, Microsoft Office, Zoom
  • Commitment to thematic instruction and learner-centered, participatory education
  • Required by New York City mandate to show vaccination proof

Job Competencies:
  • Interest in collaboration and professional development with team members
  • Creativity and dedication
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Comfort integrating digital literacy tools and activities into classes
  • Job preferences:
  • Experience working in immigrant services and/or community-based social justice organizations
  • Experience developing original thematic, engaging curricular materials

Salary & Benefits
Starting salary is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education. MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including access to health insurance, & 401K to staff with over 20 hrs a week, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days and paid holidays. The salary range for this position is from $45,099 -$61,859 when the position is FT and the hourly rate is between $25-30/hr, depending on experience.

Please note, MRNY staff are currently working both remotely and in-person through 2022, though this class will be delivered in person. This position will be based at our SI office and will continue to require a mix of remote non instructional work and in person instructional and assessment related work in 2023. Hybrid work schedules for these positions which identify when work will be based in the office and when outside of the office will be created and then adjusted when needed  in consultation with the supervisors of those we hire. 

How to Apply: Please click here: External Candidates

MRNY is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse staff. Women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.
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