What are the responsibilities and job description for the GED Instructor position at Mission Neighborhood Centers?
Under the supervision of the Workforce Coordinator, the GED Instructor will help instruct in the areas of math, science, language arts and social studies, the four areas covered in the GED tests. The GED Instructor gives additional, and/or clarifying, and/or supplemental information to students and performs tasks that support student learning and program curriculum. The GED Instructor must possess the ability to work with students from different cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Functions
- Provide instruction to students individually and/or in a small group setting with their academic needs and GED testing in Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science in a bilingual (English/Spanish) setting under the direction of the Workforce Coordinator
- Foster a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skill development and reinforces critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Help maintain a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Conduct student educational assessments of participants.
- Register students for testing with Academic Counselor.
- Create and maintain confidential student files including student registration, assessments, educational plans, class attendance, test scores, GED Exam completion records, etc.
- Monitor students progress and program progress towards performance outcomes.
- Enter program data into online reporting system and prepare monthly narrative program reports.
- Continue to encourage students to continue their advancement by providing assistance in pursuing higher education or vocation training programs after graduation.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals and serve as liaison to assure connections with support services that are consistent with students needs.
- Participate in outreach efforts to recruit students and develop retention plans for participants.
- Actively engaged in Services Department Educational Strategy team meetings and curriculum/program development process facilitated by the Workforce Coordinator
- Supporting other MNC Service Programs in Education services as needed.
Customer Service
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Always represent the Company in a professional manner.
Safety
- Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
- Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
- Promotes the health and safety of participants and follows safety and emergency procedures.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Required or reasonable notice for exemption provided.
Effective Team Member
- Ability to interact positively with team members.
- Ability to facilitate positive change.
- Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
- Ability to partner/help other Youth Services departments as needed.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field or with related experience teaching GED curriculum.
Experience: Required 1 years experience working with young adults typically 17-24 years old. Proficient in math through Algebra II. Strong background in High School Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. SAT/ACT and ESL experience preferred. Strong background in working with communities that are underserved preferred. Knowledge of Mission District preferred.
Schedule Requirement: 40 hours a week; available Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 am-6:30 pm. Available to work with students 2-4 hours/week outside of class for check-in. 100% in person working.
Requirement:
- Current CA Drivers License, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
- Current Immunizations (TB) (every 2 years thereafter)
- Covid-19 full completed vaccine record.
- Clearance Child Abuse Index
Language(s): English, Spanish (preferably), or Cantonese (not required)
Skills and Abilities:
- Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
- Able to multi-task, prioritize task, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information. Strong analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team- oriented environment.
- Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
- Ability to be culturally aware when working with clients.
Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chrome. Proficiency in Google Suite: Sheets, Slides, Docs, and Drive.
Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
Tools and Equipment: Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Confidential and Sensitive Information: Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client information.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 80% of the time, walk 10% of the time and stand 10% of the time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects. The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
What we offer
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Pay Rate: $34.00 - $36.00 Hourly
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Location: MNC Wolfsohn Campus
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Medical Kaiser and CCHP / Dental Principal / Vision Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b 3% match / FSA / Pet Care
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15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days
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EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)
If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.
Salary : $34 - $36
