Job Title: HOPE Instructor
PVN ID: HO-2204-004721
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: HOSTOS C. C.

Job Description

General Description

Under the general supervision of the HOPE Program Director, provides instruction in a particular field of learning to students, typically adult learners, in groups of varying sizes, and typically in specialized, basic, or general interest subjects. Utilizes personal work experience, creative accomplishments, life experience or academic training to enrich course curricula. Utilizes traditional as well as state of the art delivery methods. Following curricula guidelines, develops instructional plans and materials; uses and incorporates prescribed materials as requested.

Conducts classes, sometimes in concentrated formats, possibly in sequences with atypical time-lapses, or in other patterns dictated by the curricula design and/or needs of the sponsor. Conducts classes at Hostos Community College. 

The Holistic Oasis for Parents' Education (HOPE) Program is a two generation summer program for student parents and their children. HOPE Instructors will teach small classes and the emphasis is on STEM. Several STEM curricular units have been prepared while others will need to be prepared by HOPE Instructors. The ideal candidates will be able to teach STEM as well as art, drama, chess, or another subject area. The HOPE Program will run from June 28-August 1st on campus at Hostos Community College. Students will be K-8. The HOPE Program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. HOPE instructors will be expected to arrive at 8 a.m. and stay until 4 p.m.  

Other Duties

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Specifies equipment and support needs well in advance; confirms schedules, room assignments and equipment availability prior to each class; takes responsibility for managing the instructional session and responds in a professional manner to any student needs/requests;

  • Assumes responsibility for managing the instructional session and responds in a professional manner to any student needs/requests;

  • With the concurrence of a higher level supervisor, modifies instructional plans and approaches in response to feedback;

  • Secures equipment at the end of a session consistent with department policy and/or notifies responsible personnel;

  • Collects session evaluations using established formats;

  • Reports problems on a timely basis;

  • Writes reports;

  • Complies with department deadlines; submits timesheets as required;

  • Participates in sessions to generate ideas for program improvements and attends staff meetings;

  • Submits course outlines and samples in advance to the RFPD/RFPA/RFPC when asked;

  • Debriefs the supervisor and/or sponsor following completion of a program;

  • Performs the duties of lower level positions when necessary; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CORE COMPETENCIES: General Competencies

    • Ability to plan and organize instruction, demonstrations, or performances of relevant material; ability to integrate work and professional expertise into courses;

    • Ability to develop and utilize supporting instructional materials (including but not limited to those involving AV, computer software, role-lays, diagnostic tests, etc.);

    • Ability to respond effectively to feedback and adjust teaching strategies and materials in order to motivate students and to respond to student needs;

    • Ability to utilize work and life experiences to enrich program content;

    • Ability to deliver instruction effectively, both orally and in writing;

    • Ability to utilize web-based technology when appropriate for responding to participant questions, providing coaching,

      teaching on line, etc.

    • Ability to listen and respond effectively to sponsor concerns and interests;

ADDITIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

  • Ability to work and teach independently as well as part of a team;

  • Ability to manage the classroom environment, even in off-site locations.

  • Appreciation of the diversity and varying learning styles of participants.

    For Grade 5 or 6: In addition to the above,

  • Intellectual and/or experiential strength in a subject or practice as evidenced in educational attainment, publishing, work experience, life experience, training experience, or artistic performance.

  • Ability to integrate new theories, concepts, practices, inventions, or techniques relevant to the subject into standard instructional materials.

  • Ability to use effectively basic interactions, role-plays, simulations, and group processes, handling routine class situations with professional skill and ease.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$35.00
Hour(s) a week
32.00-34.00
Closing Date
May 19, 2022 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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