New American Initiative Instructor P/T

The YMCA of Greater New York reaches half a million New Yorkers through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New American Initiative Instructor, who will be responsible for developing curricula that is aligned with adult learning principals and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes, evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative.  

Responsibilities:

• Develop and / or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally / culturally appropriate ways.
• Maintain up-to-date hard and soft copies of lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts. 
• Teach ESOL, HSE / ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned class, in a manner which builds student skill level and confidence.
• Complete student assessments each cycle, within the communicated timeline of the Center. 
• Maintain accurate and timely student files, including students’ work, documentation of skill development, test results, and case notes, as appropriate. 
• Support with classroom administration, including ordering supplies as appropriate. 
• Manage attendance regularly, including documenting classroom and submitting attendance for each class. 
• Ensure timely data entry into databases (Collaborate, ASISTS, Capricorn), as needed.
• Pre and post-test students using Best Plus standardized testing or alternative assessment tools. 
• Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture. 
• Support all aspects of programming, including but not limited to community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach. 
• Work enthusiastically as part of a team and establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators and partnerships.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience teaching English.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy, preparing lesson plans, syllabi and curricula, conducting and preparing assessment tools, civic education, immigration legal services and case management, Best Plus Testing, Microsoft Office, including Excel, and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient and able to work well with others.
• Bilingual required.
• Strong hospitality skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture 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 Instructor” to [email protected] or to:
Flushing YMCA
Attn.:   Michelle Lam
138-46 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11354