Academic Instructor - Youth Workforce Development
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Job Location:
Staten Island, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AHRC New York City is seeking a Full-time Youth Workforce Development Academic Instructor for their Advance & Earn program. The Advance & Earn Academic Instructor supports young adults ages 1724 by providing engaging student-centered instruction in preparation for the GED exam leading to attainment of a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. The instructor delivers contextualized academic lessons in Reading Writing Math Science and Social Studies with a focus on helping participants develop both the academic skills and confidence necessary to succeed. This role plays a key part in supporting young people who are out of school and out of work to advance toward meaningful educational and career pathways.
Salary: 50000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.
Location: 25 Victory Blvd. (3rd Fl.) Staten Island
Schedule (in-person); Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (35 hrs./wk.).
This is a full-time 35-hour position based on-site. The role may require rare evening or weekend hours depending on program needs (events etc.)
Essential Responsibilities
- Administer the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) and use results to assess baseline skills guide individualized instruction and monitor academic progress.
- Design and deliver dynamic trauma-informed academic instruction aligned with GED standards and student learning levels.
- Create individualized learning plans based on academic assessments personal goals and learning styles.
- Develop and implement lesson plans in advance integrating real-world themes and culturally responsive teaching methods.
- Incorporate financial literacy (e.g. budgeting saving credit basics) and digital literacy (e.g. online research email use digital tools for learning) into academic instruction to build real-life competencies alongside GED preparation.
- Use instructional technology and multimedia tools to enhance engagement and accommodate different learning needs.
- Foster a safe respectful and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and peer collaboration.
- Prepare students for all GED subject areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts Mathematical Reasoning Science and Social Studies.
- Track and monitor student progress through assessments portfolios and attendance.
- Write and submit timely monthly progress reports and case notes in alignment with DYCD data and documentation requirements.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings case conferences and youth development planning to support participant success.
- Collaborate with career readiness support services and HSE testing teams to ensure holistic participant support.
- Support DYCD monitoring site visits and compliance documentation as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Education Human Services Counseling or related field required. Masters degree or NYS teacher certification a plus.
- Minimum 3 years of experience teaching or tutoring youth preferably in GED preparation alternative education or workforce development settings.
- Familiarity with GED curriculum TABE testing and adult basic education instructional methods strongly preferred.
- Strong commitment to equity opportunity youth and trauma-informed practice.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills.
- Ability to build positive rapport and motivate disconnected youth.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage classroom planning assessments and reporting timelines.
- Flexible proactive and solution-oriented in fast-paced evolving program settings.
- Experience working with DYCD-funded or similar youth programs is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or other relevant languages) preferred.
- Valid NYS Drivers License preferred but not required.
Additional Information :
Benefits
- Low cost quality Medical Insurance (Single & Family plans)
- Paid Training
- Paid time off (sick personal & vacation)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Savings account
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) match
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Referral program
AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability marital status partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Presentation Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Organizational skills
- Ellucian
- Records Management
- Academic Advising
- LMS
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and disc ... View more
