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Job Title: ABE TEACHER
Job Location: NY: New York City
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-15

Company Name: Research Foundation City University of N
Contact: Recruiter
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: ABE TEACHER Department:BEGIN Managed Programs Location:RFCO Issue Date:Tuesday, September 02, 2008 PVN Number:RIS-788

General Description: BEGIN Manhattan Employment PLUS Program Mid-Manhattan

Evenings hours and Saturdays Monday-Off, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday -12pm to 8pm. Friday 9am to 4pm, and Saturday 9 am to 3pm

BEGINs ME-PLUS Program is an evening and weekend model for low- income working adults and former Public Assistance recipients who have gained employment. Employment Plus provides services to help participants retain their current jobs and improve their prospects for upward mobility. Students participate in a comprehensive program model of education, job preparedness and counseling support. ME Plus offers Basic Education instruction for all literacy levels up to and including GED. Participants increase reading, writing, math and critical thinking skills through work-based and employment-focused curricula integrated with the students job interests. Basic Education students acquire marketable skills for employment: they demonstrate improvement in their basic literacy skills and self- image and are able to articulate their abilities with confidence. Other Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Education Manager, the ABE instructor will:

• Prepare lessons and enhancement activities to address skill development in reading, writing and math. Become familiar with available print resources and develop curriculum and lessons in a work-based context. • In conjunction with site computer lab instructor, augment and classroom curriculum through technology-based instruction. Explore site resources for computer assisted learning and develop utilizing available educational software, the Internet and word processing programs. • Participate in staff development conferences, workshops, seminars, institutes, etc. offered by the BEGIN Staff Development Unit as well as by other organizations such as the Literacy Assistance Center. Liaison and share effective strategies and methodologies with other BEGIN program sites. Attend site-based staff meetings, program-wide committee meetings and other instructional meetings. Participate in teacher-led workshops on professional topics, sharing knowledge gained from professional practice. • Participate in citywide and program wide events such as the Adult Basic Education Conference and the BEGIN EXPO. • Assess student progress and maintain documentation of progress, demonstrating academic improvement, social growth and job readiness and including student history. Incorporate alternative assessment instruments to evaluate progress. Submit periodically updated theme- based contextualized curriculum for each class with outlines including topics and materials. • Complete roster and student attendance forms. Participate in conferences with larger Employment Plus staff on student attendance and progress. Provide support documentation for conciliation conferences when needed. Conduct attendance conferences with students. • Research and recommend educational materials appropriate for the target population for purchase.Salary:$ 38,000 Core Competencies/Qualifications: BA minimum (preferably in Education or related field). MA preferred. Must have a minimum of two years teaching experience with adults in basic education. Computer literate, excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be able to demonstrate classroom management skills and lesson planning preparation. Must be able to work in a team-base environment, be flexible and open to further professional development and growth. Applications must meet the minimum requirements in terms of education and experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwire. Please enclose your reusem and cover letter. EOE/AA Position will remain open until filled.

Please refer to Job code rfcuny-RIS788 when responding to this ad.

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