Job Description
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 - 18 hours per week -- Classes run Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 1:30 pm, with 12 contact hours and 6 paid prep hours per week
Salary Range: $42/hour - $42/hour
Program Description:
The Education Center provides a wide range of adult education services to the Brooklyn community. Our offerings include ESL 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. The role involves teaching Reading and Writing at two levels; one lower-level literacy class and one higher-level class.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare students for the GED exam with instruction in math, science, social studies, and reading & writing
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Prepare and follow a detailed curriculum
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Take daily attendance and collect examples of student work
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Work collaboratively with program staff to identify and address student needs
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Administer pre-tests and post-tests using TABE
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Attend professional development training and seek opportunities to further develop a teaching practice
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Other duties as assigned
Accountable For:
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Student retention
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Student outcomes
Qualifications Required:
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Bachelors in Education/Art/Science or a related field
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Two years teaching experience (preferably in an adult education setting)
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Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Chinese are preferred
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Strong computer skills
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Ability to demonstrate strong time management, organizational skills, and problem solving skills
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Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team
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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.