GED Instructor Morning Shift
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GED Instructor (Morning Shift)
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Organizational Summary
Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children youth families and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the everchanging East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs New Yorkers gain opportunities develop skills and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Today Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlements current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education Youth Services (including after school programs) Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network) the East Harlem Community Partnership Adult Education Mental Health Services Older Adult Centers and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10000 individuals and nearly 1000 businesses every year.
Strengthened by a dynamic diverse and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees Union Settlement also serves as a connector convener and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement visitwww.unionsettlement
Position: GED Instructor (Morning Shift)
Department: Adult Education
Reports to: Director of Adult Education
Hours: PartTime; Mornings: 9am 3pm; MTh F
Salary:$35.00 per hour
FLSA: NonExempt
Location:Onsite
Positions Reporting to this Role:None
PositionSummary:
Union Settlement Adult Education is seeking a GED Instructor to provide inperson support for GED certification. All test subjects are to be taught in English. The GED Instructor reports to the Adult Education Director and has the overall responsibility of the development and implementation of the academic curriculum program compliance and quality assurance. The agency has embraced the concept of a fullyintegrated system of care for all consumers of service. This requires that all agency staff assess the clients needs holistically and see it as their responsibility to connect the client with services needed internal or external to the agency regardless of the door through which the consumer enters the system.
The GED Instructor is responsible for providing individual and group instruction to adult learners studying to obtain their High School Equivalency (HSE) and those Union Settlement Adult Education participants seeking to enhance their skills through Adult Basic Education (ABE). This role assesses the educational needs of each Union Settlement Adult Education participant who expresses an interest in pursuing education as part of their career advancement goals. It also develops and implements program curriculum to be delivered via group instruction inperson format. The GED Instructor monitors participant progress communicating regularly across teams and providing direct and timely feedback to participants with a traumainformed approach. This role also works closely with Union Settlement Adult Educations Community Resource Coordinators to support participants as they advance into postsecondary educational and training opportunities. Union Settlement Adult Education is seeking an individual with strong content knowledge in adult education with the ability to teach a diverse group of adult learners with varying skillsets abilities and employment goals.Responsibilities:
- Provide ABE instruction that will help them increase to one NRS level (transition to an HSE level)
- Provide HSE instruction to adult students ages 18 & up to help them obtain the necessary skills to be able to read write and compute proficiently pass the GED HSE exam.
- Instruct in the program in a manner that supports student retention consistent with the Adult Learning Common Core Standards while assisting students in meeting education goals. These duties will include the following:
- Deliver appropriate ABE/HSE instruction
- Responsible for maintaining 80 average daily attendance of student roster
- Conducts followup calls to students who are absent for two consecutive days
- Develop implement and evaluate appropriate instructional programs
- Establish and maintain a daily schedule of instruction
- Provide group instruction as scheduled by the agency
- Report attendance test scores and outcomes as requested by funders
Provide indirect services to students:
- Maintain documentation of evaluation ongoing instructional programs student progress and communications
- Prepare reports and collect data as requested by the Director of Education and required by private and public funders
- Attend related meetings relevant to program and students
- Consult counselors administrators and coworkers regarding HSE program
- Present and interpret program to a variety of audiences in a variety of settings if necessary
- Consult with education and employment counselor to develop and maintain students educational and employment plan
- Provide a comfortable and supportive learning environment
- Adhere to curriculum
- Teach multiple subjects using a variety of methodologies ranging from individualized instruction to small groups to whole group lessons
- Integrate technology into instruction and keep up to date on instructional technology
- Seek to create a learning environment that is successful to helping students reach their personal academic and professional goals
Professional Development:
- Attend and participate in department staff meetings as required
- Participate in professional development/inservice per year as required by funder
- Participate in the supervision/evaluation process
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree with a concentration in one or more of the following areas: Education Adult Education Special Education Math English Science
- Current New York State Adult education teacher certification preferred
- Minimum of three 3 years of experience teaching to immigrant communities
- Bilingual English and Spanish Required (be able to read write and speak in both languages proficiently.
- Strong background in teaching reading and writing and/or math.
- Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners with diverse needs particularly economically disadvantaged backgrounds and/or historically underserved populations
- Knowledge of High School Equivalency (HSE) exams in the State of New York; Adult Basic Education Authorization Required
- Experience working with students of varied ages levels and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory
- Knowledge of ABE preHSE and/or HSE curriculum testing procedures and requirements
- Experience with education assessment tools experience with TABE 11/12
- Excited about the opportunity to work in an environment dedicated to the development and growth of immigrant population.
- Understanding and application of group instruction principles and classroom management
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants and staff
- Ability to identify student needs cooperate with school staff to help students overcome learning barriers and transition to careers or postsecondary education.
- Ability to adopt and apply a strength based and traumainformed approach
- Ability to keep meticulous records in order to document student work and attendance hours.
- Strong research skills and ability to analyze data and synthesize multiple sources of information and report out
- Ability to model professional dress and workplace conduct
- Proficient in basic computer applications (Outlook Word Power Point)
- Deadline oriented with strong ability to follow through on tasks with little supervision
- Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Flexibility adaptability and ability to work in a changing environment.
CO RECOMPETENCIES
- LeadingOthers:Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes.Inspiresinfluencesandenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
- Facilitating Change:Approacheschallenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlements goals.
- ManagingPerformance:Evaluates and revises goals semiannually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocumentsperformancehighlightsandconcerns
- ApplyingandDevelopingExpertise:Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
- CommunicatingandCollaborating:Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteamaccountabletothesamestandard
Union SettlementsDiversityEquity&InclusionCommitment
Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Part-Time
