BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is for a goal oriented, highly energetic, outgoing "people" person who can engage people of different backgrounds. The ideal person will create and maintain positive working relationships with program participants. He/she must be a self-starter committed to the mission, values, beliefs of BronxWorks and the Workforce Development department.

• Under the direction of the Assistant Program Director to support the academic and workforce development goals of the EXCEL Adult Literacy and Workforce Development program.
• Provide basic education to adults and out-of-school youth while creating a nurturing and supportive environment
• Teach, develop, and help prepare adults to master subtests which consist of four sections of the GED Test which include, reading, writing and comprehension skills in the areas of: Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA*), Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies.
• Prepare lessons and instructional activities each day based on student interests, ability level, English proficiency, and other factors in the class
• Plan classwork and homework assignments to support students’ understanding of course objectives and basic skills for literacy
• Develop weekly class assessments to measure each student’s mastery level of benchmark skills and determine progress in the class
• Provide daily instruction to students using a variety of sound teaching methods, such as whole class instruction, collaborative practice, and independent task completion, while developing problem solving skills in adults
• Review progress with students throughout the year in individual meetings and discuss methods to help make improvements
• Create units of study based on common course objectives, best practices in education and tested skills on the GED assessment
• Maintain an orderly classroom during instruction and other times by establishing procedures for students and expectations for behavior
• Research, evaluate and assess adult literacy issues appropriate to adult literacy programs.
• Improvise their job opportunities
• Maintains confidentiality; have good time management & communication skills; have the ability to accept persons from differing backgrounds and economic situations; have patience; and basic Microsoft Office suite computer skills.
• Ensure stimulating creative classroom experiences to adults.
• Design and develop stimulating teaching material for adults.
• Evaluate and assess academic performance of each adult.
• Integrate role model experiences in adult literacy programs.
• Arrange workshops and other events to enhance confidence levels.
• Submit reports as required including monthly reports to supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager and leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in adult literacy, ESOL or education or equivalent experience
• Completion of an internship in adult literacy education
• Certified literacy teacher
• Ability to work weekends, weekdays, and flex schedule if needed
• Two or more years of experience working with adult learners

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field
• Proficiency in Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods. 
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. 
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork. 
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. 
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. 
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. 

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.

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