We are seeking a Lead Instructor for our High School Equivalency Program. This person will provide developmental instruction in reading, writing, and math as well as in the content areas of Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. The instructor also develops individualized educational modules customized to individual participant needs and interests. All instruction includes life skills, job readiness, and career development activities to prepare participants for further education and/or employment on a career pathway.

Example of Duties:

• Develop, in collaboration with program staff, a comprehensive, structured academic curriculum with measurable outcomes for basic skills development leading to academic increases sufficient for enrollment in further academic, vocational or technical training and/or employment.
• Provide daily instruction using a curriculum aligned with the College and Career Readiness (CCR) State Standards applied to the High School Equivalency certification.
• Prepare participants without a High School Diploma to master skills in Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies in order to attain a high school diploma (HiSET) or equivalent.
• Develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) customized to individual participant's academic needs and career interests.
• Incorporate life skills, job readiness, career pathways and career development activities into the curriculum to prepare participants for employment.
• Work with program staff and participants on the Individual Service Strategy (ISS) consistent with defined goals and objectives.
• Provide instruction in workplace-related technology components.
• Work with program staff to provide a life skills component, financial literacy instruction, job readiness preparation, resume writing and interviewing skills development.
• Enforce program policies and procedures, maintain effective classroom management, and complete weekly lesson plans.
• Collaborate with other program staff to address participant issues
• Prepare and deliver quizzes, exams, and other evaluation tools; track participant performance.
• Maintain attendance, progress reports, participant checklists, and other records.
• Participate in all aspects of course and program evaluation
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• New Jersey State Teacher's Certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum one year of teaching experience required.
• Experience working with diverse population preferred.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.