Workforce Development Instructors

ACADEMY OF HOPE ADULT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL•Washingtion, DC

12d•$30 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

The Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH), established in 1985, provides adult education, workforce training, and college and career transition services to adult learners in Washington, DC. Our mission is to support adult learners in changing their lives and transforming their communities by providing high-quality adult education and career training that create direct pathways to economic mobility. AoH is hiring for multiple part-time instructional and instructional-support positions across our Adult Education and Workforce Academy programs, including subject-area instructors, industry-credential instructors, teaching assistants, and tutors. Each position has its own schedule, certification, and experience requirements, detailed below. Important: This posting covers multiple open positions. A resume alone is not sufficient. Every applicant must also submit a cover letter or written attachment that clearly states: (1) the specific position(s) you are applying for, and (2) how you meet the certification and experience requirements listed for that position below. Applications that do not identify a specific position will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (Education, Mathematics, or related field preferred)
Experience teaching adult learners or GED/developmental education preferred.
Bachelor's degree required (Education, English, Reading, or related field preferred)
Current CALP certification required
Minimum 2 years of experience in apartment leasing or residential property management
Teaching or training experience strongly preferred.
Current CAPM or PMP certification required (PMP strongly preferred)
Minimum 3 years of project management experience
1+ year of teaching, training, or coaching experience preferred.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current DC RN or LPN license and BSN required
Minimum 2 years of full-time clinical experience
Minimum 1 year of teaching or staff development experience.
Current CompTIA A+ certification required
Minimum 3 years of IT-related experience
Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience with adult learners.
Current CompTIA Security+ certification required
Network+ certification or equivalent networking experience strongly preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, networking, or systems administration.
Current CompTIA Tech+ certification preferred (ITF+ accepted)
CompTIA A+ strongly preferred
Minimum 3 years of IT-related experience
Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience with adult learners.
Current Phlebotomy Technician certification required
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Phlebotomy Technician
Minimum 2 years of teaching, training, or mentoring experience in healthcare or adult education.
Current Medical Billing and Coding certification required (CPC, CBCS, CMAA, or related)
Minimum 3 years of experience in medical billing and coding
Minimum 2 years of teaching or training experience in healthcare or adult education preferred.
Comfort using instructional technology and virtual learning tools (Zoom, LMS platforms such as Canvas).
Strong communication, classroom management, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to engage and support adult learners from diverse educational, professional, and cultural backgrounds.
Commitment to student success, professionalism, and workforce readiness.
Ability to pass a background check, as required by applicable law and program.

Nice To Haves

Comfort with technology and virtual learning tools (Zoom, LMS platforms); strong communication skills; tutoring, mentoring, or IT background helpful.

Responsibilities

Deliver applied math instruction connected to healthcare, IT, and workplace applications, preparing learners for entry into AoH's workforce training programs.
Deliver reading comprehension, vocabulary, and workplace communication instruction that prepares learners for AoH's workforce training programs.
Teach CALP coursework covering apartment leasing, customer service, Fair Housing, and property management operations, preparing learners for industry certification.
Prepare adult learners for the CAPM and PMP certification exams, covering the project lifecycle, process groups, Agile concepts, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Deliver classroom, skills lab, and clinical instruction preparing learners for the DC Nurse Aide certification exam and entry-level healthcare employment.
Teach CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 objectives, including PC hardware, operating systems, networking fundamentals, and troubleshooting, using AoH's standardized curriculum.
Teach CompTIA Security+ certification objectives covering cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, and systems administration.
Teach foundational IT concepts aligned to CompTIA Tech+ (or ITF+) certification objectives.
Deliver classroom and hands-on lab instruction preparing learners for the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam and entry-level healthcare employment.
Teach medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS coding, insurance billing, and HIPAA compliance, preparing learners for CPC, CBCS, and/or CMAA certification.
Support instructors during class by taking attendance, monitoring the Zoom chat, assisting students with course tools (Canvas, CertMaster), and helping in breakout rooms or the computer lab.
Work with students individually or in small groups, often outside class hours, to reinforce course content and study skills.