What are the responsibilities and job description for the GED Instructor Pool position at Howard Community College?
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Position Title
GED Instructor Pool
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT/PT
Part Time
Hours Per Week
Based on class schedule(s), maximum of 25 hours per week.
Work Schedule
Courses are offered 9 - 11:30 am or 6:30 - 9:00 pm, twice a week, Monday through Thursday
Position Salary Range
Starting at $38 per hour
General Responsibilities
Teach reading, writing, science, history, and/or mathematics to adult students working towards a high school diploma. Classes are currently either online or face-to-face.
There are three principal course terms in the year:
There are three principal course terms in the year:
- Fall — August to December
- Spring — January to May
- Summer — May to August
Work Performed
- Teach GED subjects (reading, writing, mathematics, science, or history) to adult learners working towards a high school diploma.
- Evaluate learner readiness for next step in course sequence or for the actual GED subject test.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
Other Knowledge Required
- Bachelor’s degree required; masters preferred.
- Education or related degree with teaching experience required; teaching experience with adult learners strongly preferred.
- Strong classroom management skills
- Empathy for students with barriers and skills in building rapport
- Teaching experience in reading, writing, and math
- Experience with multi-level classrooms
- Creativity in teaching in resource-constrained environments
- Availability to attend monthly professional development sessions (generally, late afternoons/early evenings)
- Preference given to applicants who clearly state in their cover letter how their experience relates to these opportunities.
Working Conditions
Division
Workforce, Career, and Community Education - NEW
Department
Workforce, Career, and Community Education DEPT - NEW
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NB029P
Number of Vacancies
3
Best Consideration Date
03/12/2026
Job Open Date
03/12/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1781
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
Salary : $38
