[Nesabes] English For Action Job Openings!
Alicia Pantoja
alicia.pantoja at gmail.com
Thu Jul 26 18:50:56 EDT 2007
My name is Alicia Pantoja, and I'm the Education Director at English For
Action (EFA). We have benefited greatly from the fantastic work SABES does,
and we thought you might know of some 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!
in much solidarity,
Alicia
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*:
Englis*h 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.
Pla *n f* or, 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 Englis*h f*or Action is fiscally sound and that the budget
supports programs. Present and interpret budgets to the board. Maintain
records that allo *w f*or 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 f*or 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 Englis*h f*or 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 f*or 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
provid*e f * or growth. Continue to build on existing relationships with
foundations. Continue to seek opportunitie *s f*or 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 system*s 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 report*s f*or 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 f*or 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, Englis*h f*or Action , P.O. Box
29405, Providence, RI, 02909.
Please direct all inquiries to EFA.Search at gmail.c <EFA.Search at gmail.com>om.
--
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
ESOLclassrooms 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.
On 7/26/07, Alicia Pantoja <alicia.pantoja at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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*:
> Englis*h 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.
> Pla *n f* or, 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 Englis*h f*or Action is fiscally sound and that the budget
> supports programs. Present and interpret budgets to the board. Maintain
> records that allo *w f*or 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 f*or 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 Englis*h f*or 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 f*or 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
> provid*e f * or growth. Continue to build on existing relationships with
> foundations. Continue to seek opportunitie *s f*or 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 system*s 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 report*s f*or
> 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 f*or 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, Englis*h f*or Action , P.O. Box
> 29405, Providence, RI, 02909.
>
> Please direct all inquiries to EFA.Search at gmail.c <EFA.Search at gmail.com>om.
>
> --
>
> 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 ESOLclasses, 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 ESOLclassrooms 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
>
> "Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the
> powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral." -Paulo
> Freire, Pedagogy of Freedom
>
> "laughable laughter is cataclysmic"
> "there are two kinds of laughter, and we lack the words to distinguish
> them"
> "circle dancing is magic"
> "a man [woman!] posessed by peace never stops laughing"
>
> -kundera, the book of laughter and
> forgetting.
--
Alicia Pantoja
Education Director
English for Action
P.O. Box 29405
Providence, RI 02909
401.421.3181
www.englishforaction.org
"Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless
means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral." -Paulo Freire, Pedagogy
of Freedom
"laughable laughter is cataclysmic"
"there are two kinds of laughter, and we lack the words to distinguish them"
"circle dancing is magic"
"a man [woman!] posessed by peace never stops laughing"
-kundera, the book of laughter and
forgetting.
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