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.