Announcements from New Bostonians Office on June 11, 2013

June 11, 2013 Announcements

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Enclosed are this week announcements for your sharing with your networks. Please forward any of your announcements to [email protected] and we will be happy to post them on.

All the best,
Reverend Cheng Imm Tan

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2013 Summer Brochure

Dear Friends:
Welcome to another beautiful summer here in Boston. Our city is host to a vibrant blend of arts and culture that is refl ected in the many free events listed in this brochure. Boston’s arts scene is second to none. This year we welcome new events such as Boston Calling and Outside the Box Festival and look forward to the return of ever popular events such as Boston Globe/WGBH Summer Arts Weekend and the Boston Arts Festival.

I want to thank the many sponsors, cultural organizations, and volunteers that have made these events possible. Now, more than ever, we need these occasions to celebrate what is best about our City.

I hope you will join us.

Thomas M. Menino
Mayor of Boston

Follow @summerboston for continuous updatesabout all the fun summer activities for the whole family to enjoy here in Boston.

SummerBoston2013Brochure.pdf

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The Honorable Thomas M. Menino
Mayor of Boston
Members of the Boston School Committee
Superintendent Carol R. Johnson Boston Public Schools
George Papagiannis External Relations, US, UNESCO
Mark Joseph CEO, VEOLIA TRANSPORTATION

Request the pleasure of your company at a special viewing of a photographic exhibition:
“Journeys to School” is a unique photo essay that chronicles the remarkable resilience of children in 17 countries making their
daily journeys to school.
Monday, June 17, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Boston City Hall
Featuring Boston’s Carter School and Principal Marianne Kopaczynski

RSVP to Peggy Maher
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 240-485-2105

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Immigration Advice
(2013 Schedule)
June     19
Room 804 in Boston City Hall
12:00 (noon) – 2:00 PM
For more information, please call 617-635-2980.

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FREE puppet making and storytelling
WORKSHOP
We will tell stories, use different materials to create puppets, and together use those puppets to perform our stories.
• For children ages 4-5 years old and their caregivers.
• 5 week workshop series: June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29th, 10am-12pm
• BCYF Paris Street Community Center 112 Paris Street, East Boston
• Snacks will be provided.
To register, contact Hagar: [email protected]
857-488-0570
Funded by Thrive in Five.

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It Takes a Village: Suicide Prevention & Resilience Among New Bostonians

Go to http://www.cvent.com/d/8cq6d5 for more information and registration.

Please share with your contacts.
Date: June 14th, 2013
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Location:
Federal Reserve Plaza
600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Contact:

Alison T. Brill, MPH
Community Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
(p) 617-624-5299 (f) 617-624-5075
[email protected]
http://www.mass.gov/dph/suicideprevention

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ASIAN CENTER OF MERRIMACK VALLEY, INC.
Serving the Immigrant Community since 1987
1 Ballard Way
Lawrence, MA 01843
www.asiancentermv.org
Phone: 978.683.7316
Fax: 978.683.9075
Job Posting – 5/31/2103
Seasonal Experienced Art or Elementary School Teacher

All interested applicants should submit their resumes to Betsy Leeman, Executive Director via email ([email protected]) or mail to Asian Center of Merrimack Valley, 1 Ballard Way, Lawrence, MA 01843 by June 14th. Interviews will take place by June 21st. Preference will be given to Lawrence residents.

Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.
Position: Adult Education Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full time

Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI) seeks a Director of Adult Education with experience administering ESOL Programs that are both fee based and funded through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as well as a Learn (English) at Work program. The Director of Adult Education reports to the Executive Director and has overall responsibility for all aspects of a variety of Adult Education programs.

QARI is a not-for-profit organization based in Quincy, MA whose mission is to foster and improve the social, cultural, economic and civic lives of Asian Americans and their families to benefit Quincy and its neighboring communities. Through collaborations and partnerships, we provide culturally competent services including adult education programs, youth development, and cultural events as well as information and referrals to public and other community organizations.

Adult Education Director Responsibilities:
Operational
.             Plan, organize and supervise all aspects of the Adult
Education program
.             Develop marketing plan for student outreach and provide an efficient intake system to enroll new students
.             Responsible for intake process for all applicants to ESOL classes, including initial interview and assessment; coordinate with teachers and program director to ensure appropriate placement into classes .
Oversee the development and implementation of required curriculum
.             Administer assessments (Best Plus, TABE) to students according to program schedule; communicate with teachers and program director about student progress
.             Recruit, train and support Volunteer tutors
Supervisory
.             Recruit, supervise and evaluate ESOL staff and assist in supervising front desk staff as relates to ESOL programs
.             Hold monthly staff meetings, prepare agendas and record minutes
.             Assist in supervising QARI front desk staff as relates to the Adult Ed program
Administrative
.             Implement the grant requirements, oversee data management and report to funders including DESE
.             Maintain wait lists, monitor enrollment and place new students as classroom slots become available
.             Maintain records of student attendance, achievement progress and goal attainment
.             Administrative responsibilities

Qualifications:
.             Minimum three years’ experience in teaching ESOL and knowledge of second language acquisition
.             Knowledge of/Familiarity with DESE guidelines, requirements and expectations
.             Demonstrated strong organizational and administrative skills comparable to running a DESE funded ABE program
.             Experience with assessments
.             Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with members of a diverse team as well as with providers at other agencies
.             Demonstrated ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of
English learners
.             Ability to work evenings
.             Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, MA preferred

Please submit resume electronically to [email protected] June 6th to be considered.

John Brothers
Executive Director
Quincy Asian Resources Inc.
1509 Hancock Street, #209
Quincy, MA 02169
www.quincyasianresources.org

(617 472-2200
F (617) 472-2299
[email protected]

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Asian American Civic Association
87 Tyler Street
Boston, MA  02111
Building Maintenance Training Program
(BEEMS)

Requirements:                                               
*Age 18+                                                         
*Legal work authorization                 
*Low-moderate income                        
*Motivated to find a job after completing the program

Students will learn:
*Carpentry
*Plumbing
*Painting
*Appliance repair
*Energy efficiency
*Job readiness

Class Schedule:
July 1- Dec.13, 2013, Monday-Friday
July-August: 9am-1pm
Sept.-Dec.:  3:30pm-7:30pm

Cost: Free for qualified candidates

How to register:
Attend our walk-in Information and Testing Session
EVERY Tuesday at 2pm

We help our students find jobs after they graduate!
Address: 87 Tyler St. 5F, Boston, MA 02111 (near Tufts Medical Center)
Please Contact: Rochelle Silva Tel:617-426-9492 *227
Email: [email protected]
Visit our website: www.aaca-boston.org

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NOAH’s Community Garden
If you are interested to have a parcel in a Community Garden, this is your opportunity!
NOAH is transforming Our Garden (in front of the Umana School, Border Street) into Community Garden.
Any person interested to have a small parcel for a garden, please come to NOAH to fill the application,
Or call Yesica Guerra at 617-418-8243  or email at [email protected]

SATURDAY CLASSES AT NOAH:
English Class  – Intermediate level  9am – 12pm
Citizenship Class – 12:30 – 2:30pm

Please call or come to NOAH to register.

Contact:
Manlio Méndez
Community Organizer
143 Border Street,
East Boston, MA 02128
617-567-5882 x 242  –  617-418-8242
[email protected]

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Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center will be having a naturalization clinic Saturday June 22nd.  During the clinic, we educate Permanent Residents on the citizenship process, assist them in filling out the application including fee waiver assistance (if they are eligible), and refer them to free legal assistance.  We offer services to any potential applicant regardless of their country of origin and language spoken, however applicants must be able to speak basic English in order to pass the naturalization exam and interview. 

If someone is interested in more information or has questions about citizenship would like to register for our clinic they can contact myself (Krista) at 617-635-5129 x 1088 or by email at[email protected].  All applicants MUST PRE-REGISTER to attend the clinic.
Krista Senden
Civic Engagement Coordinator
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc.
617-635-5129 x1088 • 38 Ash St. Boston, MA  02111 • www.bcnc.net

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New Testing Dates and Times at AACA
Asian American Civic Association offers free job training programs in Automotive Technology; Careers in Banking and Finance and Building Maintenance as well as a Transitional English Program

Due to great response, we are separating the job training program testing and our Transitional English Program testing

Our new testing times are as follows:

Job Training Programs: Every Tuesday at 2pm

Next Step Transitional English Program on Mondays at 8:30am on the following dates:

6/17, 6/24, 7/01, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/19, 8/26,9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/25, 12/2, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30
Asian American Civic Association
87 Tyler Street
Boston, MA 02111

www.aaca-boston.org

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The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) provides limited English speaking and economically disadvantaged people with education, occupational training and social services enabling them to realize lasting economic self-sufficiency.

Full-time Position Available:  Recruitment Coordinator. The Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for initial assessment and intake for AACA’s education and training programs, and assisting with outreach when necessary

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
•         Coordinate assessment and selection processes for job training and ESL programs (with staff of each program), including conducting weekly information and testing sessions, scheduling applicant interviews, making referrals for applicants not admitted to the program, informing applicants of acceptance decision, and coordinating funding process
•         Address applicant questions regarding programs, applications, and funding
•         Prepare clients to apply for Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers when appropriate; Manage relationships with One-Stop Career Center counselors for attainment of ITA vouchers
•         Oversee funding process for non-ITA grant funds, including collecting and verifying eligibility documentation
•         Complete section 30 forms, liaison with the Department of Unemployment Assistance
•         Maintain client and program information in AACA’s in-house database and other databases
•         Assist Outreach Coordinator with outreach activities as necessary
•         Actively participate in agency-wide activities
•         Participate in fundraising activities for agency
•         Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bilingual in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, highly organized and detail-oriented
• Highly proficient in data entry and management
• Strength at building and maintaining relationships
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written; Dynamic presenter
• Familiarity with standardized literacy tests (i.e. TABE) preferred
• Interest in AACA’s mission of helping limited English speaking and economically disadvantaged people gain economic self-sufficiency

Salary: Commensurate with experience.  Full benefit package included.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to:

HR Department
Asian American Civic Association
87 Tyler Street, 5th floor
Boston,  MA 02111
Email:  [email protected]

 

Asian American Civic Association
Part-Time ESOL Teacher – Job Description
Teaching

Teach one 2-hour class, Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:30 – 10:30 AM, for immigrant adults. Cycles are 12 weeks long.  Start date-July 2, 2013.  This is Level 3 of a 5-level basic ESOL program.  Level 3 is the transitional level where students learn only in English.  (Level 1 and Level 2 are taught bilingually in Chinese and English.)
Contribute to ongoing curriculum development at appropriate level.
Survey students’ expectation/goals at the beginning of each new cycle and develop appropriate curriculum.
Administer regular, ongoing in-class assessments, including (but not limited to) a mid-term exam and final exam.
Make teacher’s/program’s expectations clear to students at the beginning of each new cycle.
Communicate classroom/student issues to Director of Education in a timely manner
Help students understand the agency’s educational pathway as well another services available to them at agency’s Multi-Service Center.

Administration

Administer/score placement tests before each new cycle.
Place orders for textbooks at the beginning of each new cycle.
Keep daily student attendance records.
Maintain up-to-date student information (dropout, completion, etc.) in agency database each month.
Attend regular team meetings and monthly all-staff meetings.
Prepare certificates at the end of each cycle for all students completing your class.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in education, TESOL, applied linguistics or related field strongly preferred.  Recent college graduates with M.A. or B.A. encouraged to apply.
Teaching or tutoring experience with immigrant adult learners required.
Native speaker of English strongly preferred.  Fluency in Chinese is a plus, but not required.

Salary range:  $18/hour (for 8 hours teaching and 4 hours prep per week, plus an additional 6 hours per MONTH for meetings and assessments—all paid time).
No benefits.

Email resume to:

Kristan Fitah
ESOL Program Manager
Asian American Civic Assn.
87 Tyler St., 5th fl.
Boston, MA 02111
617-426-9492 ext. 214
FAX 617-482-2316
(email) [email protected]

www.aaca-boston.org  (click on Education & Training)