Instructor I

Year Up United•Oakland, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Operations Instructor teaches foundational concepts from the Business Career Pathway curriculum and facilitates practical, experience-based learning. The role helps students develop competencies for business settings through peer learning, self-directed curiosity, interactive lessons, and hands-on activities. The instructor is a member of the academic team and may take on additional academic projects, while also serving students as a mentor, group facilitator, advisor, coach, and advocate. The position reports to the Lead Business Operations Instructor. It includes delivering course content, tracking progress and grades in a Learning Management System, managing the classroom, assessing student learning, and providing feedback, office hours, and individual tutoring. The instructor also supports a small group of students, participates in group sessions and staff trainings, and contributes to learning community activities in person at a designated site. Ongoing professional development is expected. Starting January 5, 2026, employees are expected to work on-site at least two days per week, Monday through Thursday depending on job requirements. The role also calls for supporting learning community activities in person three days per week at the designated site. Candidates must live and work in a state or approved proximate state where Year Up United operates. This is an exempt, salaried role.

Requirements

One to three years of experience as an educator, facilitator, or practitioner.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of business operations and project management concepts and tools.
Experience with e-learning, computer-based teaching, and blended learning approaches.
Excellent communication skills, strong teamwork skills, and a mature interpersonal style, with the ability to interact with diverse people.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and the ability to work under strict deadlines.
General proficiency with Learning Management Systems.
Passion for working with young adults, belief in their potential, and commitment to Year Up United’s mission.
Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Must live and work in a state or approved proximate state where Year Up United operates.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related field.
Experience teaching or working with youth.
Interest in adopting innovative teaching methodologies and creating an interactive, hands-on learning environment.
Experience with curriculum and syllabus development, student assessment, and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

Deliver course content and ensure students gain hands-on experience and develop relevant skills.
Use community conversations and projects to deepen understanding of business operations and teamwork.
Track student progress, feedback, and grades through the Learning Management System.
Foster an engaging and respectful classroom environment.
Provide formal and informal feedback and help students assess their own progress.
Measure student learning and growth and support students’ successful transition to corporate internships.
Provide office hours and one-to-one tutoring.
Coach and mentor a small number of current students.
Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students.
Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
Support learning community activities in person three days per week at the designated site.
Engage in ongoing professional development, such as workshops, conferences, or certifications.
Potentially take on additional academic projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage.
401(k) match for eligible participants.
Three weeks of paid vacation in the first year of employment and four weeks after the initial year.

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