{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3fc647a3ea35b0024f620171","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3fc647a3ea35b0024f620171","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3fc647a3ea35b0024f620171","title":"Coordinator, Literacy","description":"ABOUT COMMONPOINT\nAt Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.\n\nABOUT THE ROLE\nTo continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring an Coordinator, Literacy situated within the Adult Workforce Department. The Adult Workforce Department plays a vital role in delivery of quality employment and training services to support equity of opportunity, which leads to economic self-sufficiency and mobility for community members. The individual hired as Coordinator, Literacy will provide team management, instruction, and operational support to the Adult Workforce Vocational Training and Educational Programs team.The goal is to create programming that will support educational gains and cohort mobility culminating in ESOL, HSE, and other educational related programs and training. The Literacy Coordinator will possess vast experience working with Adult Literacy, practicing differentiated and blended learning, test prepping, and managing educational administrative projects involving student records, diploma and certification attainments and various grants awarded by the city, state, and federal government. This role reports directly to the Education Manager.\n\nAcross the agency, Coordinator, Literacy are responsible for providing instruction and curriculum development to the Adult Workforce Vocational Training and Educational Programs team. Additionally, the position will also involve management and supervision of part-time instructors. The goal is to create programming that will support educational gains and cohort mobility culminating in timely ESOL, and other educational-related programs and trainings. Coordinator, Literacy will possess vast experience working with Adult literacy, practicing differentiated and blended learning, test prepping, and managing educational administrative projects involving student records, diploma and certification attainments and various grants awarded by the city, state, and federal government.\n\nROLE RESPONSIBILITIES\nLiteracy Responsibilities\n\nManage a team of part-time instructors (HSE, ESOL, and Digital Literacy) and provide education and curriculum support, weekly supervisions, and set deliverables and report updates to the Senior Director of Vocational and Educational Trainings.\n\nAssist in the recruitment of ESOL students by scheduling for Best Plus testing, document collection, and other needs assessments.\n\nDevelop contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, hybrid, and in-person instructional tools.\n\nTeach and instruct classes for select beginner, intermediate and advanced-level classes at Commonpoint.\n\nEnsure all classes are implemented in accordance with DYCD guidelines and requirements.\n\nResponsible for cohort and training outcomes and mobility: ESOL literacy and language improvement, and consistent attendance, retention, and engagement across all trainings and educational programs.\n\nDevelop and manage supplemental academic assessments, programmatic reports, and student service plans to ensure student success.\n\nCollaborate with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.\n\nRefer students to internal and external HSE programs and Adult Basic Education programs. Work closely with Commonpoint's Benefits team to refer clients to FairFare, SNAP, and other support services.\n\nManage and oversee class staffing in Career Readiness, ESOL, and HSE.\n\nAssist in the recruitment and retention of educational programs.\n\nDevelop workshops, partnerships, and field trips to enhance academic learning and cooperation.\n\nRepresent the agency and participate in funding programmatic meetings, as well as attend staff and agency meetings and initiatives.\n\nImpact & Data Management\n\nManage and oversee data entry for Commonpoint's internal Salesforce and the Department of Youth and Community Development's (DYCD) Participant Tracking System (PTS) in accordance with case notes, attendance, scheduling, and intake guidelines.\n\nHelp develop and maintain monthly and quarterly ESOL and other education class schedules in alignment with DYCD-approved program requirements and timelines.\n\nHelp create supplemental academic assessments, programmatic reports, and student service plans to ensure student success.\n\nAssist in developing contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, hybrid, and in person instructional tools.\n\nPartnerships & Internal-External Relations\n\nDevelop workshops, partnerships, and field trips to enhance academic learning and cooperation.\n\nRepresent the agency and participate in funding programmatic meetings, as well as attend staff and agency meetings and initiatives.\n\nCollaborate with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.\n\nAttend weekly Adult Workforce team meetings, DYCD provider calls, and other meetings as needed.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nBachelor's degree in Education or related field required, or equivalent of work experience in the ESOL and education field.\n\nTEFL or CELTA certification.\n\n2+ years successful experience providing literacy and ESOL instruction.\n\n1+ years of experience supervising instructional staff.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nHighly experienced with city, state, and local grants, such as DYCD, HRSA, and other funding sources.\n\nDemonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds. Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, or other language is a plus.\n\nKEY ATTRIBUTES FOR COORDINATOR ROLE:\n\nOrganized and detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.\n\nExcellent customer service and communication skills.\n\nProficiency with databases and google software.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively in team settings.\n\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:\nCommonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.\n\nTo maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.\n\nOur total rewards package reflects our dedication to employee well-being, growth, and recognition. Current benefits include:\n\nTiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.\n\nPension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.\n\nGenerous paid time off and family-supportive policies.\n\nProfessional development and education support to foster career growth.\n\nRecognition and\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Commonpoint Queens","rawCompany":"commonpoint queens","city":"Silver Spring","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T04:08:00.300Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-3011.00","title":"Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors","slug":"adult-basic-education-adult-secondary-education-and-english-as-a-second-language-instructors"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"25-9031.00","title":"Instructional Coordinators","slug":"instructional-coordinators"}],"industries":[{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Coordinator, Literacy","description":"ABOUT COMMONPOINT\nAt Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. 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Coordinator, Literacy will possess vast experience working with Adult literacy, practicing differentiated and blended learning, test prepping, and managing educational administrative projects involving student records, diploma and certification attainments and various grants awarded by the city, state, and federal government.\n\nROLE RESPONSIBILITIES\nLiteracy Responsibilities\n\nManage a team of part-time instructors (HSE, ESOL, and Digital Literacy) and provide education and curriculum support, weekly supervisions, and set deliverables and report updates to the Senior Director of Vocational and Educational Trainings.\n\nAssist in the recruitment of ESOL students by scheduling for Best Plus testing, document collection, and other needs assessments.\n\nDevelop contextualized curriculums, e-learning lessons, hybrid, and in-person instructional tools.\n\nTeach and instruct classes for select beginner, intermediate and advanced-level classes at Commonpoint.\n\nEnsure all classes are implemented in accordance with DYCD guidelines and requirements.\n\nResponsible for cohort and training outcomes and mobility: ESOL literacy and language improvement, and consistent attendance, retention, and engagement across all trainings and educational programs.\n\nDevelop and manage supplemental academic assessments, programmatic reports, and student service plans to ensure student success.\n\nCollaborate with support staff to meet participation and retention goals.\n\nRefer students to internal and external HSE programs and Adult Basic Education programs. 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Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, or other language is a plus.\n\nKEY ATTRIBUTES FOR COORDINATOR ROLE:\n\nOrganized and detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.\n\nExcellent customer service and communication skills.\n\nProficiency with databases and google software.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively in team settings.\n\nCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS:\nCommonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position’s scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.\n\nTo maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. 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