GED Instructor

We are seeking a full-time GED Instructor to provide educational services to LAYC/MMYC youth, ages 16 to 24, in Riverdale Park, Maryland. This position is 80% in person, 20% virtual (four days in person with one virtual day) after a 90-day probation period.

The GED Instructor is responsible for the General Education Development exam preparation activities and academic progress of 30-45 youth at any given time. The GED Instructor is embedded in the Workforce Readiness Team, which provides support to youth for GED Preparation and Job Readiness. The GED Instructor will:

• Collaborate with the Workforce Readiness Team Supervisor and Job Readiness Trainer to fulfill the state and grant-mandated requirements outlined in the Workforce Readiness Program
• Create and deliver relevant and high quality academic educational experiences for GED students.
• Demonstrate positivity, resourcefulness, tenacity, creativity, problem-solving, openness and adaptability to an evolving program environment while maintaining a vision to meet program requirements and serve student needs.

JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!

LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.

LAYC/MMYC’s mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure, 12 days (upfront) paid sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year, 4 wellness days.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• Health club discounts
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development

• Assist in organizing and developing GED-level and Pre-GED level curriculum materials to teach and reinforce subject matter, as well as test-taking strategy and best study practice.
• Utilize a combination of digital education technology, educational material on paper, and other resources as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development, maintaining an openness to growth and improving knowledge of ABE- or GED-related topics and pedagogical approaches.

Student Engagement

• Advocate tenaciously for student’s needs and maintain frequent connection and communication with students and their support teams.
• Connect with, inspire and motivate students to persevere.
• Deliver differentiated instruction to students with a variety of different abilities.
• Offer individual and small group tutoring hours.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention of participants for the GED classes.
• Contribute to planning and supervising culturally relevant class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, and other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from these activities.
• Provide support to learners with diverse educational needs and goals, including those with different learning styles, IEPs, and 504 educational plans.
• Assist students with registration for GED Ready practice tests and the official GED exam.
• Utilize a variety of communication, productivity, and education technology tools

Assessment

• Administer GED practice tests and formative assessment to students, either through digital or paper practice tests
• Analyze and report results to supervisor and students to drive teaching and program decisions

Data Management

• Maintain organized and complete records, both paper and digital, of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress
• Collect, analyze, and report data of students’ progress through diagnostic and formative assessments, communicating with team lead and students.
• Coordinate with walk-in families and online registrants, as well as maintain key partnerships with outside organizations to enroll new students.
• Update our online database, Efforts to Outcome (ETO), to track student enrollment, information, attendance, and academic progress.
• Report student data monthly and as needed

Department Collaboration

• Develop positive relationships and maintain regular contact and communication with LAYC staff, coordinating relevant services for students.
• Engage with planning and perform duties for occasional site-wide activities in the center, such as food distributions and resource fairs.
• Provide occasional support for program or sitewide activities evenings and weekends, as needed (time is flexed or compensated toward vacation time).

Compliance

• Adhere to all LAYC personnel policies and complete all duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
• Stay up to date about, communicate, and enforce GED program policies; engage in policy revision or development as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, Secondary Education, or related field; master’s degree highly desirable.
• Unrelated bachelor’s degree with relevant master’s degree or teaching certificate and 1-2 years relevant teaching experience will be considered.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, or providing educational services to youth ages 16-24.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of K-12 literacy and numeracy development, as well as nurturing critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of adult education theory, critical pedagogy, differentiation, and inclusion
• Working knowledge of official GED 2014 testing
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with people of diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL, TESOL, or TEFL) high desirable
• Working knowledge of MS Office 365, Kahoot!, Quizlet, Canva, Google Slides or PowerPoint, Smartboard, or other educational tools highly desirable
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of community and local resources.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
• LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume.