Business & Financial Literacy Instructor – K–12 Enrichment

Concorde Education•Queens, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide enrichment programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. The company is expanding its network of instructors with experience in business, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, economics, banking, investing, financial literacy, marketing, or related fields. Traditional classroom teaching experience is not required for every program; relevant experience may come from professional, educational, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth-program settings. These are part-time, independent contractor instructional assignments offered as partner needs arise throughout the school year. Programs are typically approximately 8–10 weeks, with instructors generally delivering 1–4 instructional hours per week. Assignments take place in person at partner schools and community-based locations. Start dates, curriculum, topics, grade levels, objectives, schedules, and program duration vary by assignment. Compensation is usually $50–$65 per instructional hour, but rates vary; details for a specific opportunity and geographic location are provided in the posting or assignment details before acceptance. Depending on the assignment, programs may cover personal budgeting, saving, banking, credit and debt, interest, investing, entrepreneurship, business planning, revenue and expenses, pricing, marketing, customer service, leadership, career exploration, and real-world financial decision-making. Instructors deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction using practical examples, interactive activities, discussions, simulations, projects, and problem-solving exercises. They may use provided curriculum or approved lesson plans, or develop appropriate activities, and adapt instruction to students’ ages, abilities, learning styles, and prior knowledge. Instructors are expected to create a positive, respectful, inclusive, appropriately supervised learning environment; maintain appropriate classroom management and student supervision; follow school policies, site procedures, and program expectations; and communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives about attendance, scheduling, and program needs. Applicants should understand that applying or completing screening and onboarding does not guarantee an assignment, minimum hours, future work, or continued engagement. Offers may depend on program availability, qualifications, schedule compatibility, school-partner requirements or approval, and completion of any legally required screening or clearance process.

Requirements

At least 60 completed college credits, or equivalent relevant professional experience when appropriate for the assignment.
Professional or academic experience in business, finance, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, banking, marketing, or a related field.
Strong understanding of practical financial concepts and/or fundamental business principles.
Experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, instructing, mentoring, presenting, or leading groups.
Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, community organizations, youth programs, private instruction, or similar environments.
Ability to translate professional or technical concepts into engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
Strong communication, leadership, and group-management skills.
Dependable, organized, and professional work habits.

Nice To Haves

Relevant background as a business owner, entrepreneur, financial professional, banker, accountant, financial analyst, business consultant, economics or business graduate, marketing professional, educator, or other professional with applicable real-world business or financial experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction in business, entrepreneurship, finance, and/or financial literacy.
Explain business and financial concepts using practical, real-world examples.
Lead interactive activities, discussions, simulations, projects, and problem-solving exercises.
Help students develop skills related to budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, business planning, and financial decision-making.
Prepare sessions using provided curriculum, approved lesson plans, or appropriate instructor-developed activities.
Adapt instruction for different ages, abilities, learning styles, and levels of prior knowledge.
Create a positive, respectful, inclusive, and appropriately supervised learning environment.
Maintain appropriate classroom management and student supervision.
Follow applicable school policies, site procedures, and program expectations.
Communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives regarding attendance, scheduling, and program needs.
Arrive prepared and on time for all accepted instructional sessions.