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Bilingual Spanish ESOL Instructor P/T

12/22/2022

Bi-lingual Spanish Evening ESL Instructor- Remote Instruction

The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced bi-lingual Spanish ESL instructor to teach a remote evening ESL class.
The class will “meet” 2 evenings per week from 6pm-9pm.
BA and excellent English written/oral skills required. Bi-lingual Spanish a must.
BEST Plus certification strongly preferred.

Resumes should be sent to r.berman@jccgci.org. Please indicate "Bi-lingual Spanish Evening ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

Lead Facilitator P/T

12/22/2022

OPPORTUNITY: Lead Facilitator for Young Adult Program
Status: Independent Contractor
Location: Bronx, New York (in-person)
Term: 16 weeks (February - May 2023) | 5-10 hours per week

Literacy Partners is seeking an experienced facilitator for young adults, who brings a trauma-informed, social justice oriented approach to teaching and learning.

WHO WE ARE: Literacy Partners strengthens families through a two-generation approach to education. With our free classes, community-based workshops, and educational media, low income parents develop the literacy and language skills they need to succeed in today’s world. Our research-based curriculum also incorporates child development and parenting support to help parents boost their children’s early reading, school readiness, and social emotional growth.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Our Leadership in Education and Parenting (LEAP) program supports young parents who are seeking to obtain their High School Equivalency diplomas (also known as GED, General Education Development test) and transition successfully into college. LEAP employs a two-generation approach that bolsters the responsive parenting strategies of young mothers and supports their achievement of meaningful academic success.

DELIVERABLES
Session Coordination and Facilitation

Lead twelve in-person two-hour sessions at Bronx Community College between March to May 2023.
With the Literacy Partners team, implement retention strategies to keep students engaged and in full attendance and convene integration activities (e.g. playdates, closing celebration)
Work in partnership with the GED program to further support students.
Cultivate a community of connection during and in between sessions.

Session Preparation

Communicate and coordinate with the Program Manager for logistical and operational needs, as well as matters related to the students.
Attend virtual weekly team meetings and prepare debriefing reports for each week.
Participate in orientation the week before the program starts and program debrief sessions one week after the program concludes.
Design and participate in the integration activities.

COMPENSATION: $4,000

APPLY: Send resume to Ebru Yenal ebruy@literacypartners.org

The LEAP facilitator will lead twelve weekly 2 hour sessions on topics related to intergenerational trauma, early child development, responsive parenting, and resilience strategies. The ideal candidate understands how systemic (and internalized) oppression shapes the experiences of young BIPOC adults, has a deep understanding of trauma-informed approaches to teaching/learning, and has experience cultivating an empowering space that centers the parent-scholars as agents of change in their communities.

ESOL Instructor F/T

12/22/2022

ESOL Instructor F/T

Hot Bread Kitchen seeks a full-time ESOL instructor to teach contextualized lessons to adult bi/multilingual learners and help them achieve their personal and career goals. Our ESOL program embraces translanguaging pedagogy and focuses on developing English language skills for the workforce, specifically in the food industry.
This position will report directly to the Bridge Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

Provide contextualized and differentiated ESOL instruction; the classes include integrated digital skills
Review and make revisions to our contextualized culinary ESOL curriculum to ensure members successfully complete the Culinary Training Program, get a job in the food industry, and pass the Food Protection Certificate course
Develop contextualized ESOL curriculum centered around the Culinary industry and job-readiness

Organize and administer assessments
Data and General Administration

Qualifications:

Passion for Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission
Master’s in TESOL
4+ years of experience in adult ESOL education
Experience with integrating digital literacy skills
Experience with contextualized curriculum development and differentiated instruction
Knowledge of translanguaging pedagogy
Best Plus Certified

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience.
Send a cover letter & resume to: hr@hotbreadkitchen.org. Include "ESOL Instructor F/T - Your Name" in the subject line.

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/22/2022

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:
Instructional hours, plus prep time, with occasional onsite meetings and training required

Manhattan:
Chatham Square Library: Tuesday/Thursday 10:00-12:00 ONLINE
Jefferson Market Library: Saturday 10:00-2:00 In-person
Riverside Library: Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-8:00 In-person
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library: Monday/Wednesday 6:00-8:30, Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7:30 In-person
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library: Saturday 10:00-2:00 In-person
Tompkins Square Library: Monday/Wednesday 6:00-8:30 In-person
Washington Heights Library: Monday/Wednesday 4:00-6:00, Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-8:00 In-person

To apply for Manhattan positions, visit:
https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/jobs/61167

Program Director F/T

12/22/2022

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) is looking to hire a dynamic director for our Adult Education and Literacy Department! Please see the link and position summary below.

Position Summary:
The Adult Education and Literacy (AELP) department provides English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) courses, citizenship preparation classes, computer literacy classes, and GED preparation for youth and adults 18+. AELP programs incorporates full wrap around services including job readiness, job placement, and college preparation. The goal of the program is to help youth and adults improve their English language proficiency, enhance literacy skills, gain citizenship, obtain their GED, and obtain or improve employment. The Adult Education and Literacy Director will be a hands-on leader and responsible for implementing and maintaining all the adult education programs and services in compliance with our contract guidelines, overseeing recruitment and enrollment, directing the development and evaluation of adult education curriculum, course evaluation and scheduling, budget preparation, fiscal management, supervision and staff development, record keeping, and reporting to funding agencies. The Director is a member of the agency’s senior management team and serves as a strategic partner in planning and implementing the future vision for the agency.

Read more and apply here.

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/8/2022

ESL Instructor- morning class in the Brooklyn (Gravesend/Bensonhurst)

The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL Instructor to provide ESL instruction to adults in Brooklyn.

Class will meet 2 mornings per week.

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 "Brooklyn ESL Instructor" in the subject line.

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/8/2022

ESL Instructor- Evening class in the Bronx
The Jewish Community Council of GCI is looking to hire an experienced Adult ESL instructor to provide ESL instruction to adults in the Bronx.

Class will meet Monday and Wednesday evenings 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.

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/2/2022

ESOL P/T Instructors

The Lehman Adult Learning Center seeks dynamic ESOL teachers for part-time employment starting
January 2023.

Teacher will provide ESOL instruction to adults. Must be creative, organized, and committed to learner-centered, participatory education.

Duties include:

Create and implement student-centered lessons with a thematic focus;
Assess students’ work and provide feedback on an ongoing basis;
Maintain attendance records;
Attend staff meetings;
Participate in program-wide events and activities;
Attend Professional Development workshops as required;
Administer BEST Plus test, and participate in registration and orientation;
Work collaboratively with all ESOL teachers to share curriculum ideas, lesson plans, and classroom management strategies.

Core Competencies/Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have prior experience teaching in Adult ESOL classrooms, both in person and on Zoom. Bachelor's degree and ESOL teaching certification preferred. Must be creative, organized, and committed to learner-centered, participatory education.
Compensation: $37/hr.
Please send cover letter and resume to LehmanALCjobsearch@gmail.com

ESOL Instructor P/T

12/2/2022

English Instructors Needed
CAMBA needs ESOL instructors to teach part-time in person and on site at its Education Center, located at 955 Flatbush Avenue – Brooklyn, N.Y.

There are 4 open positions: two morning (9 am to 12 noon) and two evening (5:30 to 8:30 pm), Monday through Thursday.

The salary for each position is $34 per hour for up to 24 hours biweekly.

Classes for these open positions are scheduled to begin on Monday, January 9th, 2023.

It is required that candidates have at least a BA/BS in education or a related field and at least 2 years of experience as an ESOL instructor; MA/MS preferred. Candidates must be familiar with Internet resources of relevance to English learners and be able to integrate technology and workplace skills into classroom instruction.

Applicants who are BEST Plus Administrators, who have experience in computer-assisted instruction, who are self-starters, and who are highly organized are preferred. In order to be hired, applicants will need to submit contact information for 3 current/former work supervisors whom a CAMBA staff will contact for professional/objective reference purposes.

CAMBA does not accept references from family members, friends, relatives, or colleagues.

Applicants will also need to do a 45-to-60-minute teaching demonstration in one of our ESOL classes.

To apply, please send an updated and MS-Word formatted cover letter and resume as attachments to judep@camba.org. Please indicate whether the application is for a morning or an evening position.

CUNY Start Cooperating English Teacher P/T

11/29/2022

CUNY Start Cooperating English Teacher
Teacher Training Position
(Continuing Education Teacher– Hourly)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CUNY Start is an intensive pre-matriculation program that helps CUNY associate degree-seeking students with significant remedial needs increase their academic proficiency in English and/or in mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. CUNY Start is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, ongoing professional development, and mentor-based training model. CUNY Start programs are currently located on eight CUNY campuses: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, College of Staten Island, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, New York City College of Technology, and Queensborough Community College.

CUNY Start’s English program offers semester-based and shorter term course offerings that helps students develop their English skills, prepare for college-level English classes, and meet CUNY proficiency milestones.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The CUNY Start Cooperating English Teacher position (“Cooperating English Teacher”) is a paid training opportunity to learn to use a successful, student-centered approach and curriculum with CUNY students who have significant remedial English needs. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Cooperating English Teacher is responsible for learning and/or supporting the work of an experienced CUNY Start Instructor in implementing the CUNY Start English curriculum.

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, Zoom, and other remote instructional tools that are available and approved by the University and which support the goals and practices of the program. During periods of remote teaching, CUNY Start Teachers remain responsible for maintaining high-levels of student engagement and enacting the CUNY Start curriculum with fidelity to the program model.

Responsibilities:

Key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:
Work under the guidance and leadership of the Lead Teacher;
Study lesson plans thoroughly in advance of all classes;
Observe classes and assist the Lead Teacher in and outside of the classroom;
Assist students as they plan, revise, and edit essays, and respond to writing with suggestions for revision;
Facilitate student group work and guide group interactions;
Lead classroom activities of increasing length over the course of the training semester;
Attend and participate in regular professional development meetings;
Assist in student conferences, orientation, testing, and recruitment;
Attend and participate in team meetings with advisors and teachers;
Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
The preferred candidate will possess the educational and professional qualifications appropriate to the teaching assignment as indicated below:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred;
CUNY Start Cooperating English Teacher Job Description rev. 11/7/2022
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among out protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Four years of teaching experience in adult education, developmental skills, or related discipline strongly preferred;
Experience working with diverse learners;
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills;
Proactive and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and team member;
Ability to receive and incorporate feedback quickly;
Computer proficiency using standard academic, administrative, and office software programs/applications;
Experience with online instruction via MS 365, Blackboard, or other collaborative online platforms; comfortable with both online and in-person teaching modalities;
Willingness to travel to multiple campuses after the initial training semester and to train both in person and online.

Please note: all employees are expected to adhere to the COVID-19 vaccination guidelines as required by the City University of New York. For more information, visit https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/faculty-and-staff-vaccination-faq/

Employment
$40.45 per hour as a Continuing Education Teacher (CET). Please note that the CET rate is subject to future collective bargaining increases;
Approximately 25 hours per week, depending on holidays and campus calendar; Monday-Friday in daytime programs; Monday-Thursday in afternoon/evening programs.

Appointment period: approximately six (6) months from appointment date; a maximum of 530 hours for a full six-month appointment.

Positions available at multiple campuses. Campuses with priority hiring needs are currently the College of Staten Island and Kingsborough Community College.
Cooperating English Teachers who successfully complete at least one semester of service in the CUNY Start program are eligible to apply for appointments as a Core or Support Teacher in CUNY Start, to the extent vacancies are available. Summer teaching may be required.

To apply, email all of the following items to cunystart@cuny.edu:
A cover letter and current resume;
A copy of an English lesson plan that reveals some element of your teaching and learning values;

A list of all CUNY Start campuses where you are willing to work and whether you prefer either a daytime or afternoon/evening schedule or could work either schedule. On your list, please indicate your top 3 choices for campus placement.
Please note that we cannot guarantee an applicant’s preferred campus or schedule, but we try to accommodate an applicant’s request whenever possible in alignment with program needs. Schedule options are subject to change.

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.

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