Literacy Coordinator, Adult Workforce

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan / 403(b)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Commonpoint is seeking a Literacy Coordinator to lead the Adult Workforce team and deliver ESOL and literacy instruction across multiple sites in Queens, with reporting to the Education Manager. You will supervise part-time instructors, develop curricula, and ensure DYCD compliance.

You will manage student records, scheduling, and grant-related reporting while coordinating with Benefits for client referrals. The role requires strong collaboration and program leadership in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• TEFL or CELTA certification is required/preferred.
• 2+ years of literacy and ESOL instruction experience.
• 1+ years supervising instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of part-time instructors in HSE, ESOL, and Digital Literacy, with weekly supervision and reports to the Senior Director of Vocational and Educational Trainings.
• Recruit ESOL students, coordinate testing, document collection, and needs assessments.
• Develop contextualized curriculums, e-learning, and hybrid/in-person instructional tools.
• Teach and co-teach beginner to advanced ESOL and literacy classes.
• Ensure classes comply with DYCD guidelines and requirements.
• Drive student outcomes, attendance, retention, and program engagement across trainings.
• Create assessments, programmatic reports, and student service plans to support success.
• Collaborate with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.

Skills

Team management

Instruction

Curriculum development

Data management

Differentiated learning

Blended learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

TEFL or CELTA certification

Tools

Salesforce

DYCD PTS / data systems

Job description

ABOUT COMMONPOINT

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring an Literacy Coordinator situated within the Adult Workforce Department. The Adult Workforce Department plays a vital role in delivery of quality employment and training services to support equity of opportunity, which leads to economic self-sufficiency and mobility for community members. The individual hired as Literacy Coordinator will provide team management, instruction, and operational support to the Adult Workforce Vocational Training and Educational Programs team.

The goal is to create programming that will support educational gains and cohort mobility culminating in ESOL, HSE, and other educational related programs and training. 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. This role reports directly to the Education Manager.

Across the agency, Literacy Coordinators are responsible for providing instruction and curriculum development to the Adult Workforce Vocational Training and Educational Programs team. Additionally, the position will also involve management and supervision of part-time instructors. The goal is to create programming that will support educational gains and cohort mobility culminating in timely 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.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, depending on student and instructor needs. Mondays and Fridays are 9:00am - 5:00pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are 12:00pm - 8:00pm.

This position may require future Saturday instruction, in which case, your hours will be adjusted accordingly.

This position is based in Elmhurst with occasional instruction in Forest Hills, Queens. Flexibility is required as occasional travel to other agency locations in Queens and The Bronx may be necessary based on programming needs.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Literacy 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. Work closely with Commonpoint’s Benefits team to refer clients to FairFare, SNAP, and other support services.
• 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.

Impact & Data Management:

• Manage and oversee data entry for Commonpoint’s internal Salesforce and the Department of Youth and Community Development’s (DYCD) Participant Tracking System (PTS) in accordance with case notes, attendance, scheduling, and intake guidelines.
• Help develop and maintain monthly and quarterly ESOL and other education class schedules in alignment with DYCD-approved program requirements and timelines.
• Help create supplemental academic assessments, programmatic reports, and student service plans to ensure student success.
• Assist in developing contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, hybrid, and in person instructional tools.

Partnerships & Internal-External Relations:

• 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.
• Collaborate with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.
• Attend weekly Adult Workforce team meetings, DYCD provider calls, and other meetings as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required, or equivalent of work experience in the ESOL and education field.
• TEFL or CELTA certification.
• 2+ years successful experience providing literacy and ESOL instruction.
• 1+ years of experience supervising instructional staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR COORDINATOR ROLE:

• Organized and detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency with databases and google software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.

To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.

Our total rewards package reflects our dedication to employee well-being, growth, and recognition. Current benefits include:

• Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
• Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
• Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
• Employee discounts on programs and services.
• Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
• Long-service severance upon retirement.