Computer Instructor (Bilingual English-Spanish)
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JACOB A RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT
New York, NY, US
Summary
The instructor will provide bilingual computer skills training to adult learners, covering topics such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and internet usage. They are responsible for developing curriculum, assessing student progress, and maintaining a welcoming, culturally responsive classroom environment.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: 1025 41ST AVE - LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $68.47 - $68.47Hourly, THE ORGANIZATION
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.” For more information about Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement, please view our website at www.riissettlement.org
JOB SUMMARY
Riis Settlement seeks an experienced, bilingual Computer Instructor to teach a basic computer skills course in English and Spanish, targeted at adult English language learners with limited computer skills. This class will meet for 3 hours per week at 9:30 am -12:30 pm on Monday mornings in three 10-week cycles beginning in October, January, and April. The Instructor will teach basic computer skills including understanding parts of the computer, typing, using the Internet and e-mail, Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and social networking. Successful candidates will have experience teaching using technology and creating a student-centered learning environment.
This position is available from October 2026 - June 2027, with the possibility of renewal in the following program year.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provide computer instruction in English and Spanish for adult students with limited computer skills.
Develop and implement a 10-week curriculum that helps students develop basic computer skills, including understanding parts of the computer, typing, using the Internet and e-mail, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, social networking, and other relevant topics.
Design and administer student needs and progress assessments, and adapt lesson plans to meet student learning needs.
Ensure that lessons are level appropriate, interactive, and address various learning styles.
Create a welcoming classroom environment that is culturally responsive and fosters engagement and retention.
Complete administrative requirements for the class including submitting student registration forms, attendance, and assessments.
Participate in program meetings and staff development activities.
Qualifications: STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Bilingual English/Spanish and Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 1 year of experience teaching computer or digital literacy skills to adult learners
Ability to create original lesson plans and modify/adapt existing lesson plans and curricula to fit program needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and video-conferencing tools (e.g. Zoom). Ability to use digital platforms to instruct, communicate, and record program data.
Ability to integrate multimedia and interactive materials into lessons to enhance student learning. Adaptability to learn new educational technologies and integrate them into instructional practices.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with students from a variety of backgrounds.
Professional conduct that facilitates the building of a respectful, trusting, and collaborative relationship with students and program staff.
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive integrated services to the youth, older adults, immigrants and families in the Western Queens community. The resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. Across our eight program sites, we provide vital services to thousands of community members each year.
HISTORY:
Jacob A. Riis was a native of Ribe, Denmark, and came to New York City in 1870. Riis's book, "How the Other Half Lives" exposed conditions previously thought not to exist in America. He established Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement to meet the needs of newly arrived immigrants.
In 1897, the settlement house moved into its first home at 48 Henry St. in lower east Manhattan. Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement continued to diversify activities, broadening the scope of activities to include athletics, citizenship classes, and drama.
In the 1940s and 50s, the settlement house began to offer programs for residents of public housing developments in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. At the same time, the original settlement house building was sold, and in 1950, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement moved all of its activities to the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, Queens.
Founded
1899
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Long Island City, New York
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive integrated services to the youth, older adults, immigrants and families in the Western Queens community. The resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. Across our eight program sites, we provide vital services to thousands of community members each year.
HISTORY:
Jacob A. Riis was a native of Ribe, Denmark, and came to New York City in 1870. Riis's book, "How the Other Half Lives" exposed conditions previously thought not to exist in America. He established Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement to meet the needs of newly arrived immigrants.
In 1897, the settlement house moved into its first home at 48 Henry St. in lower east Manhattan. Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement continued to diversify activities, broadening the scope of activities to include athletics, citizenship classes, and drama.
In the 1940s and 50s, the settlement house began to offer programs for residents of public housing developments in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. At the same time, the original settlement house building was sold, and in 1950, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement moved all of its activities to the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, Queens.
Founded
1899
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Long Island City, New York
