Hub Manager, Adult English Language and LiteracyDepartment: Branch Services & Programs
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington Heights Library
Reporting To: Steven Mahoney
Compensation: $90,885 / year
DescriptionOverviewThe Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) department is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for the New York Public Library (NYPL). The AELL department uses professional teachers to offer free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level. Through formal classes in language and literacy, as well as elective offerings in digital literacy, numeracy, and career development, AELL is charged with expanding ESOL and adult literacy instruction in the Library. The Hub Manager is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, and professional development needed to ensure existing and new staff have the skills to deliver instruction according to the prescribed curricula throughout an AELL hub, both in-person and online.
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Responsibilities- Ensure AELL classes within the hub are fully enrolled and sufficient outreach and registration events are scheduled and staffed
- Oversee the data and reporting necessary to assure program goals are carried out
- Implement new program initiatives, with a special focus on staff development appropriate for improving English language and literacy proficiency and basic numeracy instruction
- Maintain connections with branch library site staff and leadership
- Contribute to the development of a curriculum scope and sequence, and a training and support plan necessary to insure its implementation
- Schedule classes, teacher schedules, and informal session times
- Work directly with NYPL staff and students, promoting and modeling effective instructional strategies, methods, and materials use, in a collaborative learning environment
- Perform other related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & SkillsRequired Education & Certifications- Master's Degree in TESOL, Adult Literacy, Linguistics, English, or other Education related field
Required Experience- Experience leading staff development related to teaching and learning strategies that integrate computer-assisted instruction and multimedia into the adult literacy and/or ESOL curriculum
- Experience providing team leadership and supervision
- Experience utilizing databases to track student information and progress
Required Skills- Demonstrated knowledge of research-based English Language and literacy instruction for adults in the early stages of language acquisition and literacy development in both in-person and online formats
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal standards for student achievement (NRS) and the standardized testing (Best Plus and TABE) necessary to document student gains
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of systematic intensive alphabetics and balanced literacy instruction
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities- 1 full time Lead Instructor (Specialist II position)
- 8-10 hourly ESOL Instructors
- 2 hourly Student Mentors
More...Core ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
- Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
- Be Resourceful in solving problems
- Be Curious in all aspects of your work
- Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment- Office setting
- Public library setting
Physical Duties- Limited physical effort is required
- Lifting/moving laptops and other equipment up to 20 lbs required
- Travel within NYC required
Pre-PlacementPhysical Required?No
Union/Non Union Local 1930
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Schedule- Fully onsite 5 days per week
- 35 hours per week; requires 2 late nights per week and Saturdays as required.
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
