​ESOL Instructor (Hourly) - St. George Library Center (Staten Island)

Overview
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for The New York Public Library (NYPL). Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level in both in-person and online classes. Instruction is offered in three, 10-week cycles and one, 4-week summer cycle.

Must be able to work:
St. George Library (Staten Island): Saturdays from 10am-2pm

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency and digital literacy for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
• Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language teaching environment during class-time
• Submit lesson plans that demonstrate communicative language teaching in alignment with the prescribed curriculum
• 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 students and maintain student records
• Participate in prescribed professional development pertaining to adult basic education and Library strategic priorities

Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of experience teaching adults in both in-person and online settings
• Experience creating lesson plans using a backward design approach
• Experience administering standardized assessments
• Required Skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to meet deadlines for administrative tasks
• Strong computer skills including using Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Zoom
• Knowledge of technology-assisted learning, instructional software, video, audio and distance learning

Core Values

• All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

• Public library setting
• Classroom setting within 1 of 9 Adult Learning Centers

5 hours per week
Saturdays from 10am-2pm with 1 hour of paid prep time per week
This position works on a cycle basis (Three 10-week instructional cycles in the fall, winter, spring and one 4 week summer cycle)
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This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

Apply here: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/7bef3de1-63cf-49eb-8a32-31803cb93bc2

About The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at
www.nypl.org.

Job Summary
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) provides ESOL and adult literacy instruction across The New York Public Library (NYPL). Professional teachers deliver free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level. The Specialist II/Lead Instructor is responsible for delivering formal classes in ESOL/Literacy and specialized workshops necessary to increase instructional intensity and student persistence. The Specialist II is responsible for entering and maintaining student data related to this instruction. This position also contributes to the student intake, registration, and assessment of students which happens between each cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Teach formal classes in ESOL and basic literacy in both in-person and online formats to assist adult ESOL/Literacy students in improving their English skills (50%)
• Provide specialized workshops (citizenship, conversation, numeracy, etc.) that promote language and literacy acquisition at various levels. (10%)
• Prepare lesson plans that align with the curriculum. (20%)
• Work as part of the student intake team at system-wide student information sessions and registrations. (10%)
• Maintain program information using ASISTS database (student attendance, assessment, demographics, etc.) (10%)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Education and Certifications

• Master’s Degree in TESOL, Education, English, or a related field

Required Experience

• Experience teaching ESOL/literacy to adults at a basic literacy level, who have limited English proficiency (LEP)
• Experience providing online synchronous instruction utilizing Google Meet, Zoom or a similar platform

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate simply and courteously with limited English proficient library users
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to organize and execute large student registration events and instructional opportunities across three boroughs
• Ability to incorporate instructional software and technology into instruction
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of focus, and ability to meet deadlines

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A

NYPL Core Values:  
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work
• Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

• Public library setting

Physical Duties

• Lifting/moving laptops and textbooks weighing up to 25 pounds required
• May require travel within NYC

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

• No

Schedule

• 35 hours per week with 2 evenings required (12pm-8pm) and Saturdays as needed
• Schedules are subject to change.

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
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​Salary is $70,393 plus benefits. 
Apply at this link:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/postings/02243e3c-6c85-4bb0-b7fe-9103199b436c

Position Filled

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

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.

​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