New Americans Initiative Instructor (Flushing YMCA)

YMCA of the USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor to develop curricula aligned with adult learning principles and to facilitate ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology, and other classes. The role includes evaluating progress and supporting program services within the New American Initiative.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, at least one year of English teaching experience, and preference for bilingual applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education preferred.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience teaching English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be a team player and able to build relationships with participants and partners.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of adult literacy principles and practices.
• Experience in preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
• Knowledge of Best Plus testing is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and utilize lesson plans for ESOL, HSE/ABE, Citizenship, Technology, and related classes.
• Maintain up-to-date lesson plans, syllabi, curricula, and handouts.
• Teach assigned classes to build student skills and confidence.
• Complete student assessments each cycle and maintain student files.
• Support classroom administration and ordering supplies as needed.
• Manage attendance and data entry into DYCD Connect, ASISTS, Salesforce, etc.
• Pre- and post-test students using Best Plus testing.
• Model hospitality and contribute to community outreach and events.

Skills

ESOL instruction

Adult literacy

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Civic education knowledge

Immigration services knowledge

Patient and organized

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree in Education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Best Plus Testing

Job description

Job Description

The Flushing YMCA is seeking a New Americans Initiative Instructor who will be responsible for developing curricula that are aligned with adult learning principles and the necessary educational gains, facilitating assigned classes (in ESOL, HSE/ ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned classes), evaluating students’ progress, and supporting the programs and services within the New American Initiative.

Salary

Salary: $35.00 Hourly

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. A Master’s Degree in Education is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience teaching English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy.
• Knowledge in preparing lesson plans, syllabi, and curricula.
• Knowledge in conducting and preparing assessment tools.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Knowledge of civic education, immigration legal services, and case management, is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Plus Testing is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.

Essential Functions

Curriculum Development

• Develop and/or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach read ing, 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.

Facilitation And Classroom Administration

• Teach ESOL, HSE/ ABE, Citizenship, Technology, Foreign Language, or other assigned classes in a manner that 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 (DYCD Connect, ASISTS, Salesforce, and others as assigned), as needed.

Pre And Post-Testing

• Pre and post-test students using Best Plus standardized testing.

Additional Responsibilities

• Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
• This position supports all aspects of programming, including, but not limited to, community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
• Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.