Overview
The 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 & Certifications
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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
Core Values
All 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-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-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.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.
