Microsoft Office Specialist Instructor Morning Shift
Microsoft Office Specialist Instructor Morning Shift
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Microsoft Office Specialist Instructor (Morning Shift)
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Organizational Summary
Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children youth families and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the everchanging East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs New Yorkers gain opportunities develop skills and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Today Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlements current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education Youth Development & Opportunity (including after school programs) Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network) the East Harlem Community Partnership Adult Education Comprehensive Mental & Emotional Healthcare (Mental Health Services) Aging Health & Wellness Services (Older Adult Centers) and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10000 individuals and nearly 1000 businesses every year.
Strengthened by a dynamic diverse and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees Union Settlement also serves as a connector convener and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement visit
Position:Microsoft Office Specialist Instructor (Morning Shift)
Department:Adult Education
Reports to:Director of Adult Education
Hours:PartTime; Morning Shift 9am 3pm); M/W T/TH
Salary:$45.00 per hour
FLSA:NonExempt
Location:Onsite
Positions Reporting to this Role:None
PositionSummary:
Union settlement Adult Education is seeking a Microsoft Office Specialist Instructor (Mornings) to provide in person support that reports to the Adult Education Director. The Education Specialist has the overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the academic curriculum program compliance and quality assurance. The agency has embraced the concept of a fully integrated system of care for all consumers of service. This requires that all Agency staff assess the clients needs holistically and see it as their responsibility to connect the client with services need internal or external to the agency regardless of the door through which the consumer enters the system. The ideal candidate will be a hardworking professional able to undertake a variety of teaching approaches. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.
Responsible for teaching students in our training programs in classroom and handson management of the Hawks Nest Caf at the Lanza Center. The instructor is responsible for sound educational practices and the academic development of each student. The instructor will also manage their classroom environment and promote a positive and engaging learning experience provide support tutoring and other assistance to students as needed implement Instructors are to model the professional behaviors language and activities of a Chef/food service professional as well the expected behaviors of youth throughout our programs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement academic curriculum for students seeking to improve his/her academic/social performance.
- Assess the educational needs of the students.
- Research and develop new resources and materials to enhance the teaching curricula.
- Review the academic learning curriculum of the program with Program Director.
- Maintain class attendance records and student participation.
- Design and recommend individualized curriculum need for students.
- Meet with students to review progress and need for additional help.
- Identify program needs to the Program Director.
- Review and coordinate Educational Lesson Plans.
- Provide monthly narrative progress reports for participants.
- Attend Staff development training program meetings and related conferences.
- Assist with client follow up.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must well organized.
- Develop and / or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach reading writing grammar listening speaking and technology skills in thematically organized and developmentally / culturally appropriate ways.
- Develop and / or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach Microsoft Applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Access) and Google Suite Applications geared towards entry level employment position in an office environment.
- Develop and / or utilize lesson plans that reflect an understanding of how best to teach concepts geared towards Microsoft Certification.
- Must be comfortable speaking in front of an audience.
- Must present material to students each day in an engaging and easy to understand manner.
- Ability to build an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for adult learners
- Must implement a variety of instructional delivery methods including group or individualized instructions
- Ability to instruct in a manner that develops confidence and encourages creativity
- Ability to engage students who may have had no prior or limited access to technology and or language learning.
- Maintain and ensure HIPAA confidentiality of records (daily)
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Education.
- Minimum of three years of experience teaching Microsoft Office Applications/ Google Application Preparation to Adult Learners/ immigrant community.
- Must be certified Microsoft Office Specialist.
- Certified in Best Plus and Best Literacy preferred.
- Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to adult literacy preparing lesson plans Microsoft Office including Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
- Must be a selfstarter highly organized patient and able to work well with others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds.
CORECOMPETENCIES
- LeadingOthers:Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes.Inspiresinfluencesandenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
- Facilitating Change:Approacheschallenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlements goals.
- ManagingPerformance:Evaluates and revises goals semiannually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocumentsperformancehighlightsandconcerns
- ApplyingandDevelopingExpertise:Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
- CommunicatingandCollaborating:Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteamaccountabletothesamestandard
Union SettlementsDiversityEquity&InclusionCommitment
Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability gender sexual orientation gender identityorexpressionveteranstatusoranyotherstatusprotectedunderfederalstateorlocallaw.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
