Organizational Overview

RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.

Here are some highlights:

Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.

Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.

Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.

RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.

If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary or hourly rate offer will be based on the candidate’s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide instruction to students enrolled in English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) classes;

• Prepare weekly lesson plans that incorporate the use of computer-based activities and submit to Program Coordinator at the end of each month;

• Maintain students’ portfolios;

• Administer assessments regularly to all students to track their progress;

• Assign student’s interactive assignments using online resources;

• Meet with Program Director / Program Coordinator on a monthly to discuss participants’ progress;

• Refer participants internally for support services as needed and follow-up to ensure services are being offered;

• Attend a minimum of 14 hours of trainings/workshops (off-site at the Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) or on-site using computer-based webinars);

• Attend staff development meetings on a monthly basis to receive assistance with computer-based lessons plans, computer based activities for classroom usage, utilizing laptops and smart-boards in the classroom;

• Other related duties as assigned.

  REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

• Two years teaching experience preferred.

• Must be available during weekday evening hours.

• Experience with curriculum development and lesson planning.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be able to create an engaging and welcoming learning environment.

• Willing to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the students

• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

  SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in related field; license to teach with the NYC Department of Education preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro offers reasonable accommodation based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.