GED Instructor - Adult Basic Education

Job Description

Position: GED Instructor, Adult Basic Education

Division: Families, Community Building and Workforce Development

Reports to: Deputy Director, Education Center

Location: BCS Education Center, 132 32nd St Suite #123, Brooklyn, NY11232

Status/Hours: Part-time - Mon-Fri 10 hours per week

Salary Range: $40.00 per hour to $40.00 per hour

Program Description:

The Education Center provides adult education services to the Brooklyn community. We serve participants with ESL classes, GED preparation classes, and language-supported vocational training. In addition, the Education Center operates a Family Welcome Center in which we provide case management & wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and regular community workshops & events. Many of our students speak Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese as their first language.

Position Description:

The GED Instructor teaches GED preparation classes to adults 17 years and older. Content areas include math, reading & writing, science, and social studies.

Responsibilities:

Teach GED classes with a focus on math, science, social studies, and reading & writing.

Prepare/follow a detailed curriculum

Taking daily attendance and collect examples of student work

Work collaboratively with program staff to identify and address student issues and needs

Administer pre-tests and post-tests using TABE

Attend professional development training and seek opportunities to further develop a teaching practice

Other duties as assigned

Accountable For:

Student retention

Student learning outcomes required by the funding source

Qualifications Required:

Bachelors in Education/Art/Science or a related field

Two years teaching experience (preferably in an adult education setting)

Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Chinese are preferred

Strong computer skills

Ability to demonstrate strong time management, organizational skills, and problem solving skills

Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively in the face of stress, feedback, or change

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities