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.
Responsibilities, 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.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week). Salary range is $48,801.48 -
$53, 807.00 with full benefits. Some evenings and weekends required.
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.
