Education Manager, Adult Workforce

Education Manager, Adult Workforce (Full-Time)

Location : Position available at Commonpoint Jack and Shirley Silver Hub

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY :

Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, Jamaica, and Crotona (Bronx), as well as 80 additional sites throughout the community. These sites provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

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 an Education Manager who will provide teaching, team management 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 HSE, ESOL, and other educational-related programs and trainings. The Education 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 :

The Education Coordinator will :

• Manage a team of 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.
• Oversee a weekly ESOL / job readiness course for Commonpoint’s adult literacy training participants; approve weekly lesson plans, and aim to improve students’ overall English proficiency in health-related topics.
• Assist in the recruitment of ESOL students for both of Commonpoint’s Elmhurst and Bronx locations. Develop a schedule for Best Plus testing, document collection, and otherneeds assessments.
• Develop contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, hybrid, and in-person instructional tools.
• Teach and instruct classes as needed for select beginner, intermediate and advanced-level classes at Commonpoint; oversee ESOL classes on a weekly basis, 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.
• Develop and implement instructor trainings, provide educational and professional development opportunities.
• 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 :

To apply : Send resume and cover letter to drodgers@commonpoint.org

Schedule :

Salary : $60,000