Posted on November 3, 2009

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English Language and Literacy Coordinator

The Literacy for Life Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating English language instruction, cultural orientation activities and vocational services for newly-arrived adult refugees.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee all Literacy for Life program activities, including on-site classes, the Lifelong Learning program, the Home Tutoring program and the Integrated Social Adjustment Program (ISAP)
• Recruit, train, coordinate and supervise Literacy for Life interns and volunteers.
• Keep thorough and complete class attendance records, monitor client progress and communicate necessary information to case management staff.
• Enhance and continuously update Literacy for Life program curricula.
• Coordinate, administer and co-facilitate the ISAP program. Responsibilities include: recruiting recently arrived adult clients for the program, recruiting and training volunteers, administering appropriate assessments, maintaining accurate attendance records, procuring all supplies / materials, managing budget and overseeing sub-grantee.
• Complete all narrative and statistical reporting as required by program grants.
• Attend regular resettlement staff meetings and facilitate quarterly meetings for Literacy for Life staff.

This position reports to Executive Director, NY Regional Office. This position manages a staff of 2 (1 intern and 1 sub-grantee personnel).

Requirements

• Master's degree in education or related field required; specialization in TESOL, ESOL, education or related discipline highly desirable.
• Knowledge of adult student characteristics and adult basic education content areas required.
• Minimum one year of work experience teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages to adult learners required.
• Experience working with refugee populations in a resettlement context required.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office, file management, and e-mail required.
• Experience designing engaging, creative, student-centered, thematic-based curriculum.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and stay on task in a fast paced environment.
• Must be comfortable interacting with refugees from a variety of cultural backgrounds and work as part of a team to ensure proactive, quality services to clients.
• Bilingual/bicultural in a refugee language/culture is highly desirable (Arabic, Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Nepali or Hindi preferred).
• Trained in administering the BEST Test.

To Apply: Please apply online at the Web site linked below.

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Job Type: Education/Teaching
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organizations