GED Instructor Adult Ed Center

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: Part-time - This is a part-time role offering 9 to 18 hours per week. Classes are held Monday through Thursday with sessions from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The weekly workload consists of 6 -12 contact hours and 3 - 6 hours of paid prep time.
Salary Range: $42.00 per hour - $42.00 per hour


Program Description

The Education Center provides a wide range of adult education services to the Brooklyn community. Our offerings include ESOL classes GED preparation courses and language-supported vocational training. Additionally the Education Center operates a Family Welcome Center where we provide case management wrap-around services workforce development programming and regular community workshops and events. Many of our students speak Spanish Arabic or Chinese as their first language.


Position Description

The GED Instructor will be responsible for teaching GED preparation classes to adults aged 17 and older with a focus on reading and writing.


Responsibilities

• Prepare students for the GED exam with instruction reading & writing

• Prepare and follow a detailed curriculum

• Take daily attendance and collect examples of student work

• Work collaboratively with program staff to identify and address student 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 outcomes

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors in Education/Arts/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.