Business & Financial Literacy Instructor – K–12 Enrichment

Concorde Education•Gardena, CA

8d•$50 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education is expanding its network of instructors for independent contractor assignments delivering business, entrepreneurship, finance, and financial literacy enrichment to elementary, middle, and high school students. Instruction takes place in person at partner schools and community-based locations. Assignments typically run approximately 8–10 weeks and involve 1–4 instructional hours per week, with opportunities offered throughout the school year according to partner needs and instructor availability. Specific subjects, curriculum, grade levels, schedules, locations, and program objectives vary by assignment. Depending on the assignment, instructors deliver age-appropriate lessons using practical examples, lead interactive activities and projects, help students build business and financial decision-making skills, and adapt instruction to students’ ages, abilities, learning styles, and prior knowledge. Instructors may use provided curriculum or approved lesson plans, or develop appropriate activities. They are expected to maintain a positive, inclusive, and supervised learning environment; follow site policies and program expectations; communicate professionally with school personnel and Concorde Education; and arrive prepared and on time for accepted sessions. These are part-time independent contractor opportunities. Applying or completing screening and onboarding does not guarantee an assignment, minimum hours, future work, or continued engagement. Compensation and assignment details are provided before acceptance. Most assignments are stated to pay $50–$65 per instructional hour, with rates varying by assignment; the posting also lists a salary range of $50–$100 per hour.

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.
Availability and qualifications compatible with specific assignment needs; assignments may also require school-partner approval and legally required screening or clearance.

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 for 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 about attendance, scheduling, and program needs.
Arrive prepared and on time for all accepted instructional sessions.