Part-Time English Instructor, CAMBA Education Center

CAMBA•New York, NY

7d•$39 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community organization dedicated to building an inclusive New York City by providing comprehensive resources and support across various integrated programs including Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. The CAMBA Education Center (CEC) specifically offers ESOL classes to individuals aged 16 and older who are not enrolled in the NYC public school system and reside or work in the Flatbush/East Flatbush communities of Brooklyn. CEC serves over 1,000 individuals annually from diverse global backgrounds, providing educational, case management, career counseling, and technical services to help them achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Education or relevant field
One year of applicable/equivalent experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Bilingual in either French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian.

Responsibilities

Research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans.
Instruct adults in academic and/or nonacademic subjects.
Arrive at work on time regularly.
Research new level-appropriate materials and methods of instruction.
Teach students at their respective levels and provide sequential instruction to ensure standard educational gains.
Design daily lesson plans to meet core course objectives.
Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom/homework use.
Provide classroom instruction on the subject of the course.
Manage the classroom effectively to maximize student learning.
Review and discuss at-home assignments in class.
Help students identify and utilize supplemental media resources.
Prepare, distribute, and grade periodic written assessments of students’ progress.
Refer students to the program case manager if they exhibit barriers in achieving their personal goals.
Maintain daily student attendance records.
Contact students by phone, text, and/or email in the event of a class scheduling change or absence.
Prepare reports on students’ attendance and progress.
Implement an action plan to improve student class attendance if the rate falls below 70%.
Maintain and update students' individual learning plans and learning portfolios.
Organize and maintain the class area, including equipment and materials.
Coordinate with students’ assigned case manager regarding next steps in progress toward their goals.
Collaborate with appropriate case managers to help students achieve goals such as entering a training program, getting a job, becoming U.S. residents/citizens, earning a High School Equivalency diploma, or entering college.
Attend administration/norming workshops on BEST Plus or BEST Literacy as required.
Attend staff meetings and onsite professional development sessions.
Attend up to 20 hours of professional development training annually.
Read professional publications regularly to stay current with new teaching methods.
Submit required weekly attendance and service reports.