GED Instructor, Youth Employment Services

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow, Inc.•New York, NY

About The Position

The Adult Education Learning Program (AELP) helps adults age 18 and older build a foundation for success through adult basic education, English for speakers of other languages, and high school equivalency exam preparation. The program aims to improve reading, writing, numeracy, and English language skills; support adults in completing high school; and prepare them to transition to postsecondary education and work. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Education Programs, the GED Instructor leads classes and provides administrative support. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with instruction from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day and an additional five hours per week for preparation, for a total of 25 hours per week. Compensation is $40 per hour.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in adult education.
Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and challenge students to achieve a high level of academic performance.
Friendly, outgoing, and professional personality, with discretion when handling confidential information.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent attendance record.
Commitment to quality and excellence.
Detail-oriented and able to learn quickly.
Commitment to continually seeking new tools, techniques, job training, and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and facilitate in-person and online classes across multiple subject areas, as scheduled in collaboration with the Program Director.
Schedule and maintain records of intake and testing appointments.
Pre-screen requests for program services and make external referrals when appropriate.
Enter participant information into Salesforce and other databases, including Google Sheets, PTS, and CWE outcomes for AELP.
Organize and assist with TABE pre-testing and post-testing.
Evaluate TABE results for outcomes and gains.
Maintain accurate Excel spreadsheets tracking student attendance for program compliance and make student retention calls based on daily attendance.
Produce timely, accurate, routine, and uniformly high-quality reports.
Maintain student files in preparation for contractual audits.
Provide internal and external referrals to students.
Assist staff with administrative duties and support other programming tasks as necessary.
Occasionally teach work readiness and college preparation to students.
Establish and maintain positive, helpful rapport with students, colleagues, and program participants.
Maintain accurate and timely student attendance records and meet average daily attendance requirements.
Accurately enter information into various databases and schedule intake and testing appointments.
Communicate candidly and write in a concise, straightforward style.
Work independently or as part of a team, manage multiple tasks and time efficiently, and complete assignments and commitments.