Greenhope: Services for Women, Inc.

Job Description

Title: Teacher

About the Organization:
Greenhope Services for Women, Inc. was established in 1975 in a convent that was transformed into a comprehensive residential treatment program for formerly incarcerated women. Over the years, it has developed formal relationships with the criminal justice system and has expanded its work to include services for women on parole and those referred by the courts as an alternative to incarceration (ATI).

Located in East Harlem, Greenhope’s commitment to providing quality services to predominantly poor African American and Latina ex-offenders has made it a leader in working with women to address the problems that lead to a life of drugs and crime. It is one of the few woman-centered facilities operating in New York State, which serves both parolees and ATI clients.

Supervised to: Director of Vocational Services

Supervises: May supervise educational volunteer

General Responsibilities:

• Instructs adults in academic courses
  
• Prepares outline of instructional program and studies and assemble material to be presented
  
• Presents lectures and discussions to group to increase students’ knowledge and academic competencies
  
• Tests and grades students on achievement in class
  
• Maintains records and reports
  
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team

Specific Responsibilities:

• Instructs adults in academic courses
  • Teach academic subjects such as Math, Science, Literature & the Arts, Social Studies, and Writing Skills
  • Adapt curriculum to meet individual needs utilizing PLATO Education System
  • Conduct basic computer instruction in word processing and the Internet

• Prepares outline of instructional program and studies and assemble material to be presented
  • Develop and plan lesson that encourages progress
  • Responsible for the preparation and review of lesson plan; plan class sessions on a weekly basis to ensue continuity
  • Implement an individualized instructional structure in the classroom in order to adjust to each student’s needs
  • Maintain a progress plan of each student to measure growth among the different competencies
  • Plan educational trips and school projects

• Presents lectures and discussions to group to increase students’ knowledge and academic competencies
  • Recognize special learning problems, develop and employ appropriate remedial materials
  • Structure classroom setting to make an appropriate learning environment
  • Utilize techniques to enhance students learning

• Tests and grades students on achievement in class
  • Interpret and evaluate State Standardized Test required by the State Education Department (TABE test), DVE results, and comprehensive overview of lesson plans or individual education counseling
  • Instruct students to become efficient in taking exams
  • Instruct students in study skills

• Maintains records and reports
  • Maintain attendance and retention records to determine if appropriate attendance is being maintained.
  • Prepare required reports such as quarterly reports
  • Counsel/tutor students regarding off-site assignments and/or educational problems and maintain a record of these interactions
  • Participate in the development plan of the students in a vocational and clinical manner to obtain the goals and objectives of each client

• Communicate with interdisciplinary team
  • Communicates students’ progress to supervisor, vocational and substance abuse counselor
  • Attend staff development training

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications: M.A. or M.Ed; Three (3) years related experience.

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How to Apply

Interested applicants can mail, fax or email resumes:

Mail
Mail cover letter and resume to the attention of Human Resources, Greenhope Services for Women, Inc., Administrative Office, 23 West 123rd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10027, E-mail to jobs@greenhope.org, or fax to 212-996-8638.