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HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY

<p></p><div><div><div><p>The <b><i>ESL Program Coordinator for Immigrant and Refugee Youth</i></b><i> </i>will join a team of compassionate and diligent staff in
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The American Place Department that oversees the organization&rsquo;s services to immigrants and refugees, adult education,
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and occupational training. The role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make positive impact on the well-<br>
being of many immigrants and refugee newcomer youth and families by working with external partners to deliver added
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value to their school education and their successful transition to college and careers. The role is responsible for developing
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project management plans and the day-to-day management of project activities and deliverables, which includes but is
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not limited to scheduling, implementation, fieldwork, staff supervision, direct stakeholder engagement, and funder and
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regulatory reporting. The individual is self-motivated, flexible, persistent, very attentive to detail, and an excellent
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communicator. The position sits in The American Place and reports to the Adult ESL &amp; Citizenship Education Manager. The
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individual furthers the mission and core values of Hartford Public Library by creating a welcoming and supportive learning
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environment that promotes the literacy of Hartford residents and treats all customers with dignity and respect. <b>This is an
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<b>&ldquo;in-person&rdquo; role, with a general schedule of 37.5 hours per week. The role acts as a liaison with Hartford Public Schools
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<b>and will require limited travel and program support, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.</b>
</p><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
</b></p><div><b>Administration</b>
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<ul><li>Hire, supervise, and support program staff and volunteers, including a part-time Program Support Specialist and
</li></ul></div><p>ESOL teachers, lead staff meetings and provide professional development. (Note: The Program Support Specialist
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position and ESOL teaching roles are contingent upon grant funding.)
</p><ul><li>Oversee grant projects to ensure timely implementation, compliance, and achievement of deliverables including
</li></ul>budgets and reporting; participate in funder meetings as required.
<ul><li>Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Department Head and Library Board.
</li><li>Track outcomes, improve efficiency, and adapt programming based on evolving needs and lessons learned.
</li><li>Support fundraising efforts, including preparing grant applications. Current grants include the PATH grant (CT
</li></ul><p>Office of Higher Education) and a pending continuation grant from the CT Department of Education.<br>
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</p><div><b>Recruitment &amp; Retention</b>
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<ul><li>Recruit students through in-class presentations and outreach at school events such as resource fairs, parent
</li></ul></div><div>forums, and orientations.
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<ul><li>Build and maintain trusting relationships with students and their families.<br>
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<b>Education</b>
</p><ul><li>Design and implement programming to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of late-arrival
</li></ul>immigrant and refugee English Learners, including certified ESL instruction, homework help, college guidance, and
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enrichment activities.
<ul><li>Monitor academic progress via school communication and PowerSchool; identify areas for improvement and
</li></ul>guide teachers in developing targeted interventions.<br>
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<b>Partnerships &amp; Relationship Building</b>
</p><ul><li>Act as the primary liaison with Hartford Public Schools, including the Director of English Learners, partner school
</li></ul>Principals, and ESL Coaches.
<ul><li>Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders across public, private,
</li></ul>nonprofit, and government sectors to advance shared goals.
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Support program visibility through communications, PR, and marketing efforts, including drafting project
</li></ul>descriptions, memos, and updates.
<ul><li>Collaborate with The American Place&rsquo;s College Attainment and Retention Specialist to support students&rsquo; transition
</li></ul>to post-secondary education, and with Citizenship staff to assist eligible students in the Naturalization process.
<ul><li>Facilitate partner and stakeholder engagement in school activities, such as guest speaking, classroom support,
</li></ul>and service-learning projects.
<ul><li>Coordinate recruitment and orientation of student volunteer tutors/mentors from local colleges and universities.
</li><li>Engage parents in program activities and communications.<br>
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Other duties as assigned.
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<i>The duties listed above are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission
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<i>of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to
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<i>the position.<br>
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</p><div><b>EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS</b>
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<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Education or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
</li><li>Minimum of two years&rsquo; experience in project management or a comparable role.
</li><li>At least three years of experience teaching or mentoring high school students in diverse, urban settings.
</li><li>Proficiency in Spanish preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>Skills:
</b></div><ul><li>Excellent technology skills particularly with Microsoft productivity tools and current educational software.
</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
</li></ul><div><b>Work style:
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&bull; Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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<ul><li>Strong organizational skills and a commitment to follow-through the lifecycle of a project
</li><li>Ability to use initiative, solve problems and be very attentive to detail.
</li><li>Ability to plan effectively and work well under pressure.
</li></ul></div><div><b>Communication:
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&bull; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong internal and external professional relationships.
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<ul><li>The sensitivity to understand the need for flexibility when working with people from diverse cultures and
</li></ul></div><div>nationalities.
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<ul><li>The ability to communicate professionally in additional languages would be advantageous.<br>
</li></ul></div><p><br>
<b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
</b></p><ul><li>Ability to continuously bend, twist, stoop, reach and pull.
</li><li>Ability to maintain composure in everyday, potentially stressful situations.
</li><li>Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
</li><li>Able to walk, sit and stand for extended periods.
</li><li>Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
</li></ul><p><b>What we offer employees:
</b></p><p>Hartford Public Library offers robust benefits you won&rsquo;t find at other nonprofit organizations through a unique partnership
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with the City of Hartford. This includes:
</p><ul><li>MERF Pension Plan with employer contribution
</li><li>Health Care, Dental, and Pharmacy benefits
</li><li>Life Insurance
</li><li>Paid Time Off - Vacation, personal, and sick time
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>2 Floating Holidays
</li><li>11 Paid Holidays
</li><li>Mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program
</li><li>Tuition reimbursement program
</li><li>Paid professional development, continuing education, and staff engagement opportunities
</li><li>Commitment to an active plan of diversity, equity, and inclusion work, including implementation of the staff-led
</li></ul><p>DEI Road Map.
</p><p><b>What we offer the community:
</b></p><p>The Hartford Public Library is a national leader in redefining urban public libraries in the 21st century as innovative,
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stimulating, and engaging spaces where people can learn and discover, explore their passions, and find a rich array of
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resources that contribute to a full life.
</p><p>We are an integral part of the Hartford community and offer programs for all our citizens. With 7 locations and robust
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outreach services, we are here for Hartford. Our programs include:
</p><ul><li>The American Place, which offers a variety of free services to welcome immigrants and refugees including English
</li></ul>Language Learning, Citizenship preparation and civic engagement
<ul><li>Digital Library Lab
</li><li>Hartford History Center
</li><li>HPL Studios
</li><li>YOUmedia Teen Spaces
</li><li>Baby Grand Jazz, a free series of Jazz performances open to everyone
</li><li>Summer Learning
</li><li>Leap into Learning - Early Literacy
</li><li>Adult education classes and support
</li><li>Career Certification, GED
</li><li>Technology training and digital literacy
</li><li>Library of Things
</li><li>Robust print, electronic, audio, and video collections
</li></ul><p><b>To Apply: </b>Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference &ldquo;<b>ESL Program Coordinator for
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<b>Immigrant &amp; Refugee Youth&rdquo; </b>in the subject line of your email.
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<b>Hiring Range: </b>$52,956.28 - $56,071.08 <b>DOE</b>
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<b>Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></p></div></div></div>

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ESL Program Coordinator for Immigrant and Refugee Youth Full-Time