Part-Time EYALP English Language Arts/Social Studies Instructor

at  Brooklyn Public Library

Overview:
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provides nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and around the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.
Brooklyn Public Library’s Enhanced Young Adult Learning Program (EYALP), designed especially for 17 to 24 years of age, who would like to earn a high school equivalency diploma and move ahead into higher ed, job training, or the workplace of their dreams. Our goal is to apply the primary-person approach in helping achievers plan for their career and learning goals. The mission of EYALP is to partner with young adults to cultivate literacy and numeracy foundations, move towards high school equivalency, and contextualize learning in growth industries – ranging from construction to entrepreneurship – to propel EYALP achievers towards satisfying and successful careers.
EYALP is seeking a dedicated and skilled instructor that provides English Language Arts and Social Studies instruction to achievers ages 17 to 24 and not enrolled in school. This Instructor will work under the supervision of the EYALP Coordinator to organize, schedule, and instruct in the City University of New York HSE Curriculum Framework. The instructor will need to be able to review and evaluate participant’s TABE analysis to craft lessons based on their needs. These courses are designed to be flexible to the needs and expectations of the diverse community and participants we serve. The ability to develop lessons using extensive writing and reading practice in the content areas of language arts, social studies, and public speaking. The instructor will create a supportive collaborative environment for achievers where they can ask questions and have discussions about historical events and contexts. The instructor will help mold achievers to be strong critical thinkers through the mastery of the CUNY curriculum and further the ability to not only answer the questions but understand why they are being asked. The instructor should be able to integrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed instruction using different modalities with interactive small group learning activities, videos, and some non- traditional classroom curriculum. We are seeking someone who is passionate about making a difference in the community by supporting young adults to their fullest potential through classroom conversations and exercises that will reinforce real world and industry applications consistently.

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