Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.0.Beta5/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id KAA22265; Mon, 14 Dec 1998 10:15:31 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 10:15:31 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <c8529034.36752590@aol.com> Errors-To: azaheer@famlit.org Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: MMLukes@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:1815] Associate Director of Education Position X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: AOL 2.5 for Windows Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS Associate Director for Instructional Programs MISSION: For 25 years Literacy Partners has been teaching adults to read, write and do math in tutorial and family literacy programs staffed by professionals and volunteers. Currently over 120 volunteer tutors work with our teachers and 400 students in six different locations in Manhattan. The Director of Education is responsible for managing all educational programs of Literacy Partners, Inc. The Associate Director for Instructional Programs is responsible for managing the instructional programs of Literacy Partners, Inc. The position reports to Director of Education. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Direct educational programs: Manage student instructional programs, including tutorial, ABE and family literacy, new programs, learner assessment, and teaching. Provide department fiscal and administrative management. Provide a mechanism for ongoing staff dialogue/discussion to advance program plans and strategies. Supervise tutorial, ABE and family literacy staff and volunteers. Organize staff development activities including guest speakers, meetings dealing with educational issues and participation in outside workshops and conferences. Work with staff to improve and maintain quality instruction.. Develop curriculum and training for staff/tutors for diverse student populations. 2. Participate as management staff: Keep current with existing research on adult literacy students’ learning and participate in/conduct research, when appropriate. Collaborate with the Director of Development, the Director of Finance and Administration and program staff to develop funding proposals and reports to public and private funders. Prepare reports for the Board of Directors. Participate in and manage projects to implement LPI’s long range strategic plan. QUALIFICATIONS: Primary interest in education with a focus on adult learning and instructional techniques. Prior experience with adult literacy education programs as well as management of staff and skill in building a team to produce an effective learning community. Ability to be flexible, test assumptions, engage in dialogue about instructional models and develop programs of excellence and substance. Should possess the ability to write well and handle fiscal accountability for educational programs. Person should work well with a diverse group, including staff, board, students, and volunteers. Advanced degree in Education and/or at least a BA plus 6 years of equivalent additional experience. Salary competitive, plus excellent benefits. DEADLINE AND APPLICATION: Applicants should send a letter of application which relates the applicant’s experience and education to the responsibilities and qualification listed above, together with a resume or curricula vitae to: Chair, Search Committee Literacy Partners, Inc. 30 E. 33rd Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10016 Fax # (212) 725-0414 Screening begins December 11, 1998, and continues through interviewing. Anticipated appointment mid-January 1999. Literacy Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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