Literacy Coordinator, Adult Workforce

About the Job

Literacy Coordinator, Adult Workforce– Full Time

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:
Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, Jamaica, and Crotona (Bronx), as well as 80 additional sites throughout the community. These sites provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

Department Overview:
Commonpoint Adult Workforce Department is focused on the delivery of quality employment and training services to support equity of opportunity, that leads to economic self-sufficiency and mobility for community members. The Department works with industry partners to identify, develop, and procure high-quality training delivered directly to job seekers so that they can obtain the skills needed for jobs in high demand and provide wrap-around services to clients. The Department supports businesses in NYC by offering training opportunities for new and current employees and by sourcing candidates for job openings.

Position Overview:
Commonpoint is seeking to hire a Literacy Coordinator who will provide teaching and curriculum development to the Adult Workforce Vocational Training and Educational Programs team. Additionally, the position will also involve management and supervision to part-time instructors. The goal is to create programming that will support educational gains and cohort mobility culminating in timely HSE, ESOL, and other educational- related programs and trainings. The Literacy Coordinator will possess vast experience working with Adult literacy, practicing differentiated and blended learning, test prepping, and managing educational administrative projects involving student records, diploma and certification attainments and various grants awarded by the city, state, and federal government.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Literacy Coordinator will:

• Manage a team of part-time instructors (HSE, ESOL, and Digital Literacy) and provide education and curriculum support, weekly supervisions, and set deliverables and report updates to the Senior Director of Vocational and Educational Trainings.
• Assist in the recruitment of ESOL students by scheduling for Best Plus testing, document collection, and other needs assessments.
• Develop contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, hybrid, and in-person instructional tools.
• Teach and instruct classes for select beginner, intermediate and advanced-level classes at Commonpoint.
• Ensure all classes are implemented in accordance with DYCD guidelines and requirements.
• Responsible for cohort and training outcomes and mobility: ESOL literacy and language improvement, and consistent attendance, retention, and engagement across all trainings and educational programs.
• Develop and manage supplemental academic assessments, programmatic reports, and student service plans to ensure student success.
• Collaborate with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.
• Refer students to internal and external HSE programs and Adult Basic Education programs.
• Manage and oversee class staffing in Career Readiness, ESOL, and HSE.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of educational programs.
• Develop workshops, partnerships, and field trips to enhance academic learning and cooperation.
• Represent the agency and participate in funding programmatic meetings, as well as attend staff and agency meetings and initiatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required, or equivalent of work experience in the ESOL and education field.
• 2+ years successful experience providing literacy and ESOL instruction.
• 1+ years of experience supervising instructional staff.
• Highly experienced with city, state, and local grants, such as DYCD, HRSA, and other funding sources.
• Demonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds. Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, or other language is a plus.

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Schedule: Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, depending on student and instructor needs. Some days require evening availability and occasional weekends

Salary: $55,000

Locations: Commonpoint Silver Hub