Instructor I

Year Up • San Jose, CA

8d • $72,000 - $87,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Operations Instructor teaches foundational concepts in the Business Career Pathway curriculum through practical, experience-based learning. The role emphasizes peer learning and student curiosity, and helps students develop competencies for success in business settings. The instructor is part of the academic team and may take on additional academic projects. They also serve as an advisor, coach, mentor, group facilitator, and advocate for young adults, helping build a positive learning environment.

The role includes delivering instruction, supporting hands-on projects and community conversations, managing student progress and grades through a Learning Management System, maintaining an engaging classroom, assessing student growth, and providing individualized tutoring and office hours. The instructor also supports a student learning community, participates in staff meetings and training, and engages in ongoing professional development. Staff are expected to support learning community activities in person three days per week at a designated site. Starting January 5, 2026, employees are expected to work on-site at least two days per week, Monday through Thursday depending on job requirements. Candidates must live and work in a state or approved proximate state where Year Up United operates.

This is an exempt, salaried role with a stated salary range of $72,000–$87,000. Year Up United offers comprehensive healthcare options, dental coverage, a 401(k) match for eligible participants, and three weeks of paid vacation in the first year, increasing to four weeks after the initial year.

Requirements

• 1–3 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 eLearning, computer-based teaching, and blended learning approaches.
• Excellent communication skills, strong teamwork skills, and a mature interpersonal style, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of people.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Experience with curriculum and syllabus development, student assessment, and lesson planning.
• General proficiency with Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace or Canvas.
• 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 preferred, 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content and provide students with hands-on experience to develop relevant skills.
• Use community conversations and projects to deepen understanding of business operations and teamwork.
• Track student progress, feedback, and grades through a 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 successful transitions 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 a designated site.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, such as workshops, conferences, or certifications.
• Potentially take on additional academic projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) match for eligible participants
• Three weeks of paid vacation in the first year of employment, increasing to four weeks after the initial year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed