Instructor - 5061

BronxWorks • New York, NY

14d • $37 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

BronxWorks Adult Literacy & ABE Program seeks a dedicated and compassionate Adult Literacy and Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners across varying levels of literacy competency — from foundational literacy through HSE/GED preparation. The instructor will support students in building essential academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, with sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs of adult learners. This position reports to the Assistant Program Director and works collaboratively within a team committed to meeting DYCD funder benchmarks and program requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Liberal Arts, or a related field
• Experience working with adult learners in an educational or community-based setting
• Demonstrated ability to teach or willingness to learn to teach literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies at the ABE and adult education level
• Experience or comfort working with students across a wide range of literacy levels
• Familiarity with or ability to learn TABE assessment administration and interpretation
• Comfort with technology; ability to facilitate remote and asynchronous learning
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to shared program goals

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DYCD-funded adult education, literacy, or ABE programs
• Familiarity with HSE/GED curriculum and instructional frameworks
• Background in adult learning theory and trauma-informed instructional practice
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated, learner-centered instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies across ABE and HSE/GED levels
• Work effectively with students of varying levels of literacy competency, from beginning readers through advanced HSE candidates
• Administer and interpret TABE assessments to determine student placement and measure learning gains
• Facilitate remote asynchronous coursework using digital learning platforms
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student attendance, progress records, and required funder documentation
• Collaborate with program staff to meet DYCD performance benchmarks and reporting requirements
• Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings
• Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to the challenges and lived experiences of adult learners
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented learning environment

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity
• Providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law
• Commitment to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination
• Value and encourage diversity
• Solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level