Director of Education

Department overview: The Opportunity Youth Programs at Commonpoint provide services to out of school and out of work youth, ages 16-24. Opportunity Youth Programs include GED classes, Vocational Training Classes, Internship, and Employment Assistance. We serve youth who have dropped out of high school, are pregnant or parenting, receiving foster care services, are engaged with the juvenile justice system, experiencing homelessness, had an IEP in high school, reside in high poverty areas, or who are unemployed.

Program Overview: The goal of the Opportunity Youth Programs at Commonpoint is to provide a career pathway for opportunity youth through a continuum of services including literacy and math instruction, HSE test preparation, work readiness training, college and career exploration, paid work experience, advanced occupational training and industry credential attainment. The programs support opportunity youth at any educational level, providing on-ramps at various levels through three program components, each supported by case management and wrap-around services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Coordinator will:

• Lead and supervise Pre-HSE, HSE, and Career Readiness Facilitators in curriculum development and lesson planning targeted to the young adult/opportunity youth population.
• Assist with GED applications, including Age Eligibility Forms, Attachment-R forms, and GED Works Registration.
• Develop curricula on areas including but not limited to: HSE, Pre-HSE, TABE and GED test preparation.
• Develop contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, blended learning, distance learning, and online instructional tools.
• Responsible for cohort outcomes and mobility: HSE diploma achievement, literacy and math level gains, consistent attendance, retention, and engagement.
• Develop and manage supplemental academic assessments, programmatic reports, and student service plans to ensure student success.
• Collaborating with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.
• Develop and implement instructor training, provide educational and professional development opportunities.
• Instruct classes in Career Readiness, Pre-HSE, and HSE when needed.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of PreHSE and HSE participants
• 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Masters degree in Education or related field preferred, Bachelors degree required.
• 3+ years successful experience providing literacy and/or numeracy instruction and selecting/adapting curricula resources for opportunity youth and managing performance-based contracts.
• 3+ years of experience supervising instructional staff.
• Highly experienced with Young Adult Education and program administration, including NY State Ed initiatives.
• Demonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel to multiple service sites within the agency.

• • Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, In-person

Location: 1665 Hoe Avenue, Bronx NY 10460

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

To apply: send resume and cover letter to Jacqueline De La Cruz, Program Director, jdelacruz@commonpoint.org