Literacy Coordinator

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); Bronx (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) seeks a Literacy Coordinator to lead the Adult Workforce program in the Bronx. You will teach, develop curricula, and supervise part-time instructors to advance HSE, ESOL, and digital literacy outcomes.

The role entails curriculum design, blended learning, and managing grants and student services to improve educational gains and mobility for adults in our community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; equivalent work experience in ESOL/education.
• 2+ years of literacy and ESOL instruction experience.
• 1+ year supervising instructional staff.
• Experience with city/state/federal grants (DYCD/HRSA) and other funding sources.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Russian or another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of part-time instructors (HSE, ESOL, Digital Literacy) with weekly supervision, deliverables, and updates to leadership.
• Assist in recruitment of ESOL students by scheduling Best Plus testing and assessments.
• Develop contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, and blended/in-person instructional tools.
• Teach and instruct beginner to advanced classes at Commonpoint.
• Ensure all classes comply with DYCD guidelines and requirements.
• Develop program outcomes, assessments, and student services plans to support success.

Skills

Literacy instruction

ESOL instruction

Staff supervision

Grants management

Cultural competency

Bilingual helpful

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Literacy Coordinator, Adult Workforce– Full Time

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:

• 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.

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 Bronx Hub & Silver Hub Commonpoint Queens is a community-centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences though every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to succeed. Originally founded in Queens in the early 1960s, we are guided by values of service and justice as we meet the evolving needs of 80,000 people through our wide-ranging dynamic programs at over 75 locations, including flagship sites in Little Neck, Forest Hills and Elmhurst. And with an inclusive, personalized approach, our exceptional services reflect, nurture, and embrace the breadth of lives we serve across New York and beyond. At every stage and every age, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.