ABE/HSE Instructors P/T

Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructors
COJO Flatbush is a non-profit social service agency ready to respond to the concerns and needs of our community.  

The Adult Education Program at COJO serves adults and young adults over the age of 16 with the goal of preparing students to pass the General Educational Development (GED) as well as other Workplace Readiness Skills.

Work Location: Brooklyn/Midwood
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Starting $40/h
Schedule:

• Morning 10am-1pm
• Evening 6pm-10pm
• Sunday 10am-1:30pm and 2pm-5:30pm
• Commitment for a minimum of two 4-hour shifts per week + Prep Time

Responsibilities: 

• The ABE & HSE Instructor will work with incoming and current students to give them the necessary skills and tools to succeed in preparing and passing their GED test¬
• Maintain timely and complete documentation including attendance, individual case notes, lesson plans, and other reports as prescribed by Program Director
• Uphold a classroom conducive to learning, and engage students with quality interaction
• Establish clear expectations for student achievement, participation, and assessments
• Implement quality instructional practices to encourage student participation and retention
• Encourage student accountability, conduct regular assessments to determine advancement, and provide student feedback and support
• Participate in required meetings and training
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required: Master’s Degree in education preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience teaching ABE/HSE preferred
• Ability to engage a diverse population including adult learners and young adults
• Knowledge of ABE, HSE curricula, and TABE and GED testing requirements
• Ability to teach all subjects (reading/language, math, science, social studies and writing)
• Ability to integrate technology into lessons
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility, and follow-through
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to assess differences in learning styles and tailor instruction plans for the needs of students
• Understanding of workforce development landscape and how to incorporate into curriculum a plus

Education: Bachelor's (Required), Master’s in Education preferred
Experience/License/Certification: 

• High school or Adult education: 2-3 years (Required)
• Experience Serving Adult populations (Required)
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Proof of Vaccination (Required)

To apply send resume and cover letter to Kate Nor, Director of Adult Education, [email protected]