Academic Instructor (Education and Workforce)

Organization Overview: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced, goal-oriented, energetic, and results-focused professional to provide 1) focused academic instruction to adults 18 years old and up who are enrolled in our GED Prep classes and 2) instructional support to young adults engaged in High School Equivalency and college readiness classes. Our ideal candidate is someone who can effectively engage with people from diverse backgrounds and learning abilities. The ideal candidate will create and maintain positive working relationships with program participants. The instructor must be a self-starter who is committed to the mission, values, and beliefs of the Isaacs Center and the Education Workforce Development Department.

Schedule: Part-time 29 hours a week, Full-time 35 hours a week

Salary Range: $48,000 - $55,000

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidates number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

Under the supervision of the Academic Services Manager, the Instructors will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

Primary Duties:

• Provide basic education in a creative and stimulating fashion for adults and out-of-school youth while creating a nurturing and supportive environment
• Establishes and embraces an environment that respects individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Teach, develop, and help prepare students to master the Mathematical subtest
• Prepare and facilitate lessons and instructional activities daily based on student interests, ability, proficiency, and other factors in the class
• Plan classwork and homework assignments to support students understanding of course objectives and basic skills for literacy
• Develop weekly class assessments to measure each students mastery level of benchmark skills and determine progress in the class
• Maintain an orderly classroom during instruction and other times by establishing procedures for students and expectations for behavior
• Research, evaluate, and assess adult literacy issues appropriate to adult literacy programs
• Possesses strong time management & communication skills
• Maintains student confidentiality regarding their educational, social, and emotional challenges
• Utilize positive youth development strategies to resolve behavioral challenges and celebrate youth achievement
• Possesses a basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite
• Submit reports as required including monthly reports to supervisor
• Maintain and input associated program data, such as attendance, case notes, grades, etc.
• Participate in pre-program and ongoing professional development opportunities and daily staff meetings in addition to formal feedback and coaching
• Implement all health and safety protocols as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager and leadership

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field with relevant experience, MA/MS a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of successful instruction/facilitation.
• Demonstrated successful engagement with an at-risk population.
• Experience with curriculum development, with a specific focus on thematic units of study.
• Superior organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) the current GED Exam.
• Expertise in Common Core-aligned instruction.

Time break down of role:

• Teaching/student interaction and lesson planning 70%
• TABE exams 10%
• Data entry 10%
• Meetings and Professional Development 5%
• Other 5%

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.