Literacy Coordinator

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• Manage a team of part-time 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.
• Assist in the recruitment of ESOL students by scheduling for Best Plus testing, document collection, and other needs assessments.
• Develop contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, hybrid, and in-person instructional tools.
• Teach and instruct classes for select beginner, intermediate and advanced-level classes at Commonpoint.
• Ensure all classes are implemented 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.
• Collaborate with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.
• Refer students to internal and external HSE programs and Adult Basic Education programs.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required, or equivalent of work experience in the ESOL and education field.
• 2+ years successful experience providing literacy and ESOL instruction.
• 1+ years of experience supervising instructional staff.
• Highly experienced with city, state, and local grants, such as DYCD, HRSA, and other funding sources.
• Demonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds. Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, or other language is a plus.