Business & Financial Literacy Instructor – K–12 Enrichment

Concorde Education, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education, LLC partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment experiences in business and financial literacy for students. We seek instructors with experience in business, finance, accounting, economics, or related fields to participate in current and upcoming assignments.

Traditional classroom teaching is not required for every program. Roles are part-time independent contractor positions, with compensation typically based on instructional hours and

Qualifications

• At least 60 completed college credits, or equivalent professional experience where appropriate for the assignment.
• Professional or academic experience in business, finance, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, banking, marketing, or a related field
• Strong ability to translate professional concepts into age-appropriate lessons
• Experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, instructing, mentoring, or leading groups
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, or similar settings

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction in business, entrepreneurship, finance, and financial literacy to students
• Explain concepts using practical, real-world examples
• Lead interactive activities, discussions, simulations, projects, and problem-solving exercises
• Help students develop budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, business planning, and financial decision-making skills
• Prepare for sessions using provided curriculum or approved lesson plans
• Adapt instruction for different ages and abilities; maintain a positive learning environment
• Communicate professionally with school personnel and Concorde Education representatives regarding attendance and needs
• Arrive prepared and on time for all accepted instructional sessions

Skills

Business knowledge

Finance knowledge

Teaching experience

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

60 college credits

Job description

Work Setting: In-person at partner schools and community-based locations
Schedule: Part-time; typically 1-4 instructional hours per week
Typical Program Length: Approximately 8-10 weeks per assignment
Start Dates: Rolling opportunities throughout the school year based on partner schedules
Compensation: Most assignments fall between $50-$65 per instructional hour, although rates vary by assignment. The applicable compensation range for the specific opportunity and geographic location is provided in the posting and/or assignment details.

Share What You Know. Inspire Students.

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students.

We are expanding our network of instructors with experience in business, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, economics, banking, investing, financial literacy, marketing, or related fields for current and upcoming independent contractor instructional assignments.

Traditional classroom teaching experience is not required for every program. We welcome applicants whose experience may come from business, finance, entrepreneurship, banking, accounting, education, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth programs, or other relevant professional settings.

Opportunities vary throughout the year and are offered based on school-partner needs, instructor qualifications, subject expertise, geographic location, and scheduling availability.

Business & Financial Literacy Programs

Depending on the assignment and student grade level, programs may introduce students to topics such as:

• Personal budgeting and money management
• Saving and financial goal setting
• Banking and how financial institutions work
• Credit, debt, and responsible borrowing
• Understanding interest and compound growth
• Needs versus wants and responsible spending
• Introduction to investing and financial markets
• Entrepreneurship and developing a business idea
• Business planning and basic business models
• Revenue, expenses, profit, and pricing
• Marketing, advertising, and branding
• Customer service and communication
• Leadership, teamwork, and decision-making
• Career exploration in business and finance
• Real-world financial decision-making and problem-solving

Specific curriculum, topics, grade levels, and program objectives vary by assignment.

What You'll Do

Depending on the assignment, instructors may:

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction in business, entrepreneurship, finance, and/or financial literacy
• Explain business and financial concepts using practical, real-world examples
• Lead interactive activities, discussions, simulations, projects, and problem-solving exercises
• Help students develop skills related to budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship, business planning, and financial decision-making
• Prepare for sessions using provided curriculum, approved lesson plans, or appropriate instructor-developed activities
• Adapt instruction for different ages, abilities, learning styles, and levels of prior knowledge
• Create a positive, respectful, inclusive, and appropriately supervised learning environment
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and student supervision
• Follow applicable school policies, site procedures, and program expectations
• Communicate professionally with designated school personnel and Concorde Education representatives regarding attendance, scheduling, and program needs
• Arrive prepared and on time for all accepted instructional sessions

Instructor Qualifications

Qualified applicants generally have a combination of relevant subject-matter knowledge, experience working with young people, and strong professional skills.

Qualifications may include:

• At least 60 completed college credits, or equivalent relevant professional experience when appropriate for the assignment
• Professional or academic experience in business, finance, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, banking, marketing, or a related field
• Strong understanding of practical financial concepts and/or fundamental business principles
• Experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, instructing, mentoring, presenting, or leading groups
• Experience working with children or adolescents in schools, camps, community organizations, youth programs, private instruction, or similar environments
• Ability to translate professional or technical concepts into engaging, age-appropriate lessons
• Strong communication, leadership, and group-management skills
• Dependable, organized, and professional work habits
• Relevant professional backgrounds may include business owners, entrepreneurs, financial professionals, bankers, accountants, financial analysts, business consultants, economics or business graduates, marketing professionals, educators, and others with applicable real-world business or financial experience.

Important Position Information

These are part-time, independent contractor instructional opportunities. Specific assignments vary based on school and program needs, including subject matter, location, schedule, grade level, enrollment, and program duration.

Compensation and assignment details are provided before an instructor accepts an assignment.

Submitting an application or completing screening and onboarding does not guarantee an assignment, minimum hours, future work, or continued engagement. Assignment offers may be contingent upon program availability, qualifications, scheduling compatibility, school-partner requirements or approval, and completion of any legally required screening or clearance process.

Applicants should not provide criminal history information unless specifically requested through an applicable, legally compliant screening process.

Equal Opportunity

Concorde Education provides equal opportunity in the selection of independent contractors and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Where applicable, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable Fair Chance and Ban-the-Box requirements.