Adult Education Coordinator - Hartford Public Library. Summary:
The Adult Education Site Coordinator is responsible for the
coordination, oversight, and evaluation of adult basic education, with
primary focus on ESL (English as a Second Language) and Citizenship
instructional services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to
scheduling, outreach, assessment and testing, staff/volunteer training,
and other instruction. This position ensures the highest level of
service is provided by staff to all customers.
About Hartford:
Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, is home to the nation’s oldest
public art museum and oldest Public Park. The City is proud of its
innovative iQuilt project, a culture-based urban design plan for
Downtown Hartford—a compact historic district with more than 45 cultural
assets and destinations (including the Library) accessible through a
pedestrian network. Its centerpiece is the GreenWalk, a one mile chain
of parks and plazas connecting the Capitol to the Connecticut River
waterfront. The City’s goals include a more walkable, sustainable, and
welcoming downtown, an improved cultural network, and a stronger economy
and workforce. Hartford is a city of 17 diverse neighborhoods—each one
possessing its own history, diverse cultures and distinct architectural
charm, which makes Hartford a premier destination to live, work, play
and raise a family.
Responsibilities:
Education
Planning/Support and Instruction: • Plans and implements adult basic
education (English as a Second Language and Citizenship education) in
accordance with library, funding, and partnership guidelines. Assures
appropriate curriculum is in place including integration of library
resources/services, technology, contextual experiences, field trips,
guest speakers, etc. Proposes instructional staffing requirements,
schedule of classes, space, and other logistics that align to classes. •
Coordinates all outreach, recruitment, enrollment and retention
activities. Register and administers pre and post-test adult literacy
students and document progress; provide educational support material and
recommend library related programs; make referrals to outside agencies.
Monitors student attendance, identifies student barriers and develops
and implements retention strategies. Prepares and processes
instructional consultant contracts; obtains and processes invoices and
coordinates related issues with Human Resources and/or Finance. •
Through group or individual instruction, designs and implements
workshops and informational sessions which optimize the use of library
technologies and online courses, for career development and personal
growth, both for internal and external customers. Includes developing
user guidelines and visual aids; digital and print.
Supervision
and Data Collection: • Provides oversight for teachers and other
instructional staff (volunteers, contractors and interns); monitors
performance and assures instruction adheres to curriculum guidelines.
Orients teaching staff to library procedures and instructional
resources, as appropriate. • Collects and maintains records as required.
Responsible for timely and accurate data collection including
enrollment, attendance, testing results, retention rates, instructor
evaluations, and other programming data required by funding guidelines,
input and monthly reporting; maintains and updates accurate program and
other work related records.
Required: Bachelor's Degree in
Education required. TESOL or ESL Certification. Degree/Certification can
be in process. Two years demonstrated experience in the instructional
use of technology is required. A minimum of two years of experience
teaching adults English as a Second language. Minimum of one year's
experience overseeing contracted instructional staff, interns, and/or
volunteers. Demonstrated knowledge of adult basic education - theory,
practice and assessment.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Education
or Library Science preferred. Previous Library experience highly
desirable. Second language skills preferred.
Apply: To start the application process, log onto the Hartford Public Library website for the link to apply online. Interested candidates must complete an on-line application, attach a cover letter, and resume.
