[Abesoutheast] employment opportunities in RI

Fri Jul 27 16:50:25 EDT 2007

My name is Alicia Pantoja, and I'm the Education Director at English For
Action (EFA). We need experienced, passionate, candidates who seek to
create social change through literacy, ESOL, and participatory/popular
education work. Please share widely, as we are in great need of a
committed and experienced leader, and experienced ESOL facilitators.

THANK YOU! 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Job Description

Organization's Mission:
English for Action's mission is to create participatory educational
programs for Latino immigrant families and community members in
Providence that link language learning, leadership development and
community-building. Using innovative and creative tools such as the
arts, theatre and community action projects, English for Action ( EFA)
creates critical and transformative learning communities within and
outside of the classroom. Through the process of dialogue, reflection,
and collaboration, EFA seeks to affect meaningful and community-based
social change in Olneyville and the greater Providence community.

Job Description Details:

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.) 
Location: Providence, Rhode Island, 02909, United States 
Posted by: English for Action
Job Category: Direct social services, Fundraising & Development,
Management 
Salary: $45,000-$55,000 
Last day to apply: position open until filled
Type: Full time 
Language(s): English, Spanish 
Area of Focus: Education and Academia, Immigration 
www.englishforaction.org

Description: 
English f or Action seeks a passionate, energetic and creative full-time
executive director to provide leadership to the organization as it seeks
to increase sustainability and community impact. The responsibilities of
the executive director include the following: 

Program Management and Support: 
Oversee all programs, services and activities. Work with staff to ensure
that the mission is being carried out in accordance with the strategic
plan. Promote an organizational culture that is participatory, inclusive
and open. Plan for, collect, and analyze data to improve programs, to
meet the continuously changing needs of the constituents, and to
maintain fiscal responsibility. Seek to establish collaborative programs
with other agencies, and ensure the highest levels of quality and
service by inspiring staff to perform at their peak. 

Fiscal Management: 
Ensure that English for Action is fiscally sound and that the budget
supports programs. Present and interpret budgets to the board. Maintain
records that allow for accuracy and ease of applyin g f or grants and
reporting expenses appropriately. Provide timely and accurate fiscal
reports to funders. 

Administrative Management: 
Recruit talented, qualified, and energetic staff. Manage, mentor and
supervise full- and part-time program staff and ensure they are
fulfilling their work plans and receiving appropriate professional
development support through regular staff meetings, staff retreats,
trainings and individual check-ins around their professional development
plans. Delegate effectively while continuing to mentor and support all
staff. Seek ways to develop leadership opportunitie s for learners in
volunteer, staff and board roles, as well as to seek leadership
opportunitie s f or staff within the state and broader region. 

Relationship Building: 
Build on English for Action's reputation as a grass roots, innovative
and professional organization. Work with individuals and organizations
within the community and to develop and foster meaningful collaborations
to better serve our learners. Represent the organization responsibly and
professionally at public functions. Build on vital relationships with
foundations, government and corporate partners, and major individual
donors. Develop and lead the implementation of the organization?s public
relations plan. Be an advocat e for EFA;s mission, model, and programs. 

Fund Development: 
Oversee the work of the Development Director, in order to develop and
sustain a diverse funding base to support the organization?s programs
and to provide f or growth. Continue to build on existing relationships
with foundations. Continue to seek opportunitie s for obtaining new
grants, while at the same time attempting to increase corporate and
individual giving. Ensure that special events are conducted regularly
and that results justify the work required to organize them. 

Board Development: 
Work with Board Leadership to develop an engaged, effective, informed
and energized board. Serve ex-officio on board committees. Provide
opportunities to board members to contribute creatively to the goals of
the organization. Provide the Board appropriate program and fiscal
reports. Assist in identifying and recruiting new candidates to create a
balanced and actively involved team. Foster regular communication
between board and staff. 

Reporting: The executive director reports to the Board of Directors. 

Additional Qualifications: 
Major Qualifications: 
    Minimum of a Bachelor?s Degree in education, social work, nonprofit
management, or related field. 
    Experience in adult education and familiarity with popular education
strongly preferred. 
    At least 3-5 years work experience in a leadership position,
preferabl y f or a non-profit organization, including management of
staff and volunteers. Ability to lead people, set goals, establish
priorities, maintain focus and get results, while working to engage
others in participatory decision making. 
    Experience with effective evaluation systems f or grant-funded
programs. 
    A Proven commitment to literacy, immigration, and other social
justice issues as they relate to Rhode Island?s Latino community 
    Experience in social activism 
    Bilingual in English and Spanish 
    Demonstrated experience building strong relationships with a variety
of people, including clients, staff members, community leaders, donors,
board members, funders and community at large. 
    Experience with managing budgets and preparing fiscal reports for
the Board and funders. 
    Proven success in resource development, including experience in
grant writing, event planning, and working with individual donors. 
    Excellent communications skills including written, inter-personal
and public speaking 
    Ability to work in a team oriented, highly participatory environment
with a sense of inclusiveness in decision making. Ability to be flexible
and be availabl e for evening and weekend work as appropriate. Ability
to work with a minimum amount of privacy in an environment where
interruptions may be frequent. 

How to Apply: 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to :
EFA.Search at gmail.com or Search Committee, English for Action , P.O. Box
29405, Providence, RI, 02909. 

Please direct all inquiries to EFA.Search at gmail.c
<mailto:EFA.Search at gmail.com> om. 

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English for Action
Job Description
Lead ESOL Facilitator 

English for Action's mission is to create participatory educational
programs for Latino immigrant families and community members in
Providence that link language learning, leadership development and
community-building. Using innovative and creative tools such as the
arts, theatre and community action projects, English for Action ( EFA)
creates critical and transformative learning communities within and
outside of the classroom. Through the process of dialogue, reflection,
and collaboration, EFA seeks to affect meaningful and community-based
social change in Olneyville and the greater Providence community. 

Position Title: Lead ESOL Facilitator
The Lead ESOL Facilitators main roles are: 1) Co-facilitate, with an
Intern ESOL facilitator , four evening or morning participatory ESOL
classes, Mondays-Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 or Monday-Thursday from
9:30-11:30am. 2) Coordinate linkages between tutor and classroom
activities and support tutors in meeting learner needs. 3) Assist ESOL
coordinators with testing, registration, orientation, graduation, and
fundraising efforts. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 
-    Facilitate ESOL classes from 6:30-8:30pm, Mondays-Thursdays or from
9:30-11:30am, Mondays- Thursdays.  Co-facilitate two of these classes in
collaboration with Intern ESOL facilitator
-    Research and prepare/plan for evening ESOL classes - including
mentoring and collaborating with intern facilitator and tutor.
-    Attend Saturday Drop-In Center once a month to mentor tutors and
facilitate reflection 
-    Coordinate linkages between tutor and classroom activities and
support tutor in meeting learner needs 
-    Document and share best practices with EFA staff and facilitators
while improving  her/his own class' curriculum  
-    Attend, facilitate, and help coordinate EFA's professional
development activities: Pre-semester and mid-semester trainings, weekly
facilitator meetings
-    Attend Professional Development Center related workshops 
-    Update CALIS database weekly with attendance information 
-    Track learners' progress towards their individual ESOL goals
through written evaluations of each learner, as well as keeping their
learners' personal portfolios updated 
-    Assist ESOL coordinators with registration, orientation,
graduation, fundraising efforts.
-    Attend Monthly EFA All Staff meetings 

Skills and Qualifications
-    Minimum two years experience working in learner centered ESOL
classrooms and/or graduate degree in related field 
-    Experience with Freirean/participatory pedagogy strongly desired
-    Knowledge of a wide range of ESOL teaching
methodologies/theories/approach 

es 
-    Experience using assessment as an integrated tool to support
learners' language acquisition 
-    Ability to establish culture of self-reflection and peer assessment
-    Strong leadership and facilitation skills 
     -     Ability to work effectively as a team 
-    Ability to work well independently and with little supervision, at
times 
-    Experience supervising/mentoring/coaching others
-    Experience working with Latino immigrant community strongly desired

-    Proficiency in Spanish

Additional Criteria:
-    Occasional availability on additional nights and weekends to attend
community events and professional development retreats 
-    Passion for and commitment to participatory approach
-    Demonstrated commitment to community building and social justice
issues
-    Deep level of analysis and critical thinking about issues of social
justice and the role of education in bringing about change 
-    Demonstrated willingness to challenge, reflect, re-evaluate and
adjust teaching strategies in order to most effectively meet learner and
community needs 

Hours and Schedule: Position is approximately 26 hrs/wk
-    Classes run from September to June 
-    ESOL classes meet Monday through Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm or
Monday throughThursday from 9:30-11:30am 
-    Support at Saturday Drop-In Centerwill be once a month on
Saturdays, from 11am-1:30pm
-    Between September and June there will be four
trainings/professional development/community building retreats, which
will include some weekend days. 
-    Weekly meeting with an intern facilitator at mutual availability
-    Weekly meeting with all of the lead and intern facilitators is
3-5pm Fridays 
-    Full EFA staff meetings are once a month on Tuesday afternoons

Salary/Wages: Position contingent upon anticipated funding. benefits
include paid vacation days, pro-rated medical benefits, paid planning
and professional development hours! 

Application Process: Please provide the following:
-    Resume
- cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) that answers the following
questions: 
*    Why are you interested in this position? 
*    What skills and strengths do you bring to this position?
*    How will you create a healthy learning environment in the
classroom, at staff meetings, and at community events?
*    What will your greatest challenges in this job be, and how will you
face those challenges? 
*    How will working for EFA relate to your ideas about community
development and social change? 
-    List of references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will
begin in early July. 
No applications will be received after July 27th.

Position Start Date: August 27th, 2007.

Interested candidates should forward their resume to:
Alicia.Pantoja at gmail.com
For more information regarding the position, please contact Alicia
Pantoja at (401) 421-3181.

Alicia Pantoja
Education Director
English for Action
P.O. Box 29405
Providence, RI  02909
401.421.3181
www.englishforaction.org

Annemarie

Annemarie Espindola, Director

SABES Southeast

Bristol Community College

777 Elsbree Street

Fall River, MA 02720

(508) 678-2811 ext. 2782

For more information on the System for Adult Basic Education Support
(SABES) please go to: www.sabes.org/southeast

For information on upcoming SABES offerings or to register for events
please go to: calendar.sabes.org/southeast
<http://calendar.sabes.org/northeast> 

"SABES: Training Leaders in Adult Basic Education"

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